Choose Hidden Kitten
Choose Hidden Kitten if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hidden Kitten launched in 2023.
Hidden Kitten vs Just Waiting Cats
Hidden Kitten and Just Waiting Cats 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 Kitten (2023) is 2 years older than Just Waiting Cats (2025). Just Waiting Cats scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hidden Kitten (90.5% 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 Just Waiting Cats
Choose Just Waiting Cats if you want a Simulation game with Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Just Waiting Cats launched in 2025.
Both Hidden Kitten and Just Waiting Cats 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 Kitten |  Just Waiting Cats | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 0.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (63 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PRODUKTIVKELLER Studios | TRUSO |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hidden Kitten (2023) is 2 years older than Just Waiting Cats (2025).
- Just Waiting Cats scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hidden Kitten (90.5% positive).
- Just Waiting Cats is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Hidden Kitten (0.79 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Hidden Kitten is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Just Waiting Cats has no Deck rating yet.
Hidden Kitten vs Just Waiting Cats — FAQ
- Should I play Hidden Kitten or Just Waiting Cats first?
- If you want chronology, Hidden Kitten (2023) came out before Just Waiting Cats (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 Kitten and Just Waiting Cats 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.
- Does Hidden Kitten run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hidden Kitten is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Just Waiting Cats doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.