Choose Kitty Cat Squash
Choose Kitty Cat Squash if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kitty Cat Squash launched in 2021.
Kitty Cat Squash vs Cat Chess
Kitty Cat Squash and Cat Chess both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Kitty Cat Squash (2021) is 5 years older than Cat Chess (2026). Kitty Cat Squash is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Cat Chess (2.99 USD vs. 5.94 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Cat Chess
Choose Cat Chess if you want a Sports game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cat Chess launched in 2026.
Both Kitty Cat Squash and Cat Chess sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Kitty Cat Squash |  Cat Chess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Sports, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 5.94 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 85.7% positive (392 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Inspired by Madness Games | Capricia Labs |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Kitty Cat Squash (2021) is 5 years older than Cat Chess (2026).
- Kitty Cat Squash is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Cat Chess (2.99 USD vs. 5.94 USD).
Kitty Cat Squash vs Cat Chess — FAQ
- Should I play Kitty Cat Squash or Cat Chess first?
- If you want chronology, Kitty Cat Squash (2021) came out before Cat Chess (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Kitty Cat Squash and Cat Chess similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Kitty Cat Squash have multiplayer like Cat Chess?
- No. Cat Chess supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Kitty Cat Squash is listed as single-player only.