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Missing Critters vs 101 Cats in Dubai

Missing Critters and 101 Cats in Dubai both land in Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata β€” release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score β€” refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Casual games on Steam. Missing Critters (2023) is 1 year older than 101 Cats in Dubai (2024). 101 Cats in Dubai scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% positive) than Missing Critters (80% positive). No login or purchase needed β€” scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Missing Critters

Choose Missing Critters if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Missing Critters launched in 2023.

Choose 101 Cats in Dubai

Choose 101 Cats in Dubai if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 101 Cats in Dubai launched in 2024.

Both Missing Critters and 101 Cats in Dubai sit in 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

Missing Critters vs 101 Cats in Dubai β€” Steam metadata comparison
Missing Critters β€” Steam game coverMissing Critters101 Cats in Dubai β€” Steam game cover101 Cats in Dubai
Released20232024
GenresCasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price1.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews80% positive (10 reviews)94.2% positive (52 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLo-Find StudiosNaipSoft

Side by side

Missing Critters vs 101 Cats in Dubai β€” FAQ

Should I play Missing Critters or 101 Cats in Dubai first?
If you want chronology, Missing Critters (2023) came out before 101 Cats in Dubai (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter β€” start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Missing Critters and 101 Cats in Dubai similar?
They overlap on Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together β€” 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.
Missing Critters vs 101 Cats in Dubai β€” Verdict (2026) Β· imho.run