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Hidden Cats in New York vs Hidden Cats in Istanbul

Hidden Cats in New York and Hidden Cats in Istanbul both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Hidden Cats in New York (2023) is 2 years older than Hidden Cats in Istanbul (2025). Hidden Cats in Istanbul scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hidden Cats in New York (97.1% positive). 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 Hidden Cats in New York

Choose Hidden Cats in New York if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hidden Cats in New York launched in 2023.

Choose Hidden Cats in Istanbul

Choose Hidden Cats in Istanbul if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Hidden Cats in Istanbul launched in 2025.

Both Hidden Cats in New York and Hidden Cats in Istanbul sit in 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

Hidden Cats in New York vs Hidden Cats in Istanbul — Steam metadata comparison
Hidden Cats in New York — Steam game coverHidden Cats in New YorkHidden Cats in Istanbul — Steam game coverHidden Cats in Istanbul
Released20232025
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Unsupported
Price2.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews97.1% positive (171 reviews)100% positive (37 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNukearts StudioNukearts Studio

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Hidden Cats in New York vs Hidden Cats in Istanbul — FAQ

Should I play Hidden Cats in New York or Hidden Cats in Istanbul first?
If you want chronology, Hidden Cats in New York (2023) came out before Hidden Cats in Istanbul (2025). 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 Hidden Cats in New York and Hidden Cats in Istanbul similar?
They overlap on 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.
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