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Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs vs Reigning Cats

Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs and Reigning Cats both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs (2014) is 1 year older than Reigning Cats (2015). Reigning Cats is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs

Choose Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs launched in 2014.

Choose Reigning Cats

Choose Reigning Cats if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Reigning Cats launched in 2015.

Both Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs and Reigning Cats sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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

Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs vs Reigning Cats — Steam metadata comparison
Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs — Steam game coverNinja Cats vs Samurai DogsReigning Cats — Steam game coverReigning Cats
Released20142015
GenresStrategy, IndieStrategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews61.9% positive (21 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersEutechnyxbohfam games

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Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs vs Reigning Cats — FAQ

Should I play Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs or Reigning Cats first?
If you want chronology, Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs (2014) came out before Reigning Cats (2015). 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 Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs and Reigning Cats similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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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