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Hidden Cats in Tokyo vs Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro

Hidden Cats in Tokyo and Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro 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 Tokyo (2024) is 1 year older than Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro (2025). Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro scores higher on Steam reviews (97.8% positive) than Hidden Cats in Tokyo (91.5% 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 Hidden Cats in Tokyo

Choose Hidden Cats in Tokyo if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hidden Cats in Tokyo launched in 2024.

Choose Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro

Choose Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro launched in 2025.

Both Hidden Cats in Tokyo and Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro 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 Tokyo vs Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro — Steam metadata comparison
Hidden Cats in Tokyo — Steam game coverHidden Cats in TokyoHidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro — Steam game coverHidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro
Released20242025
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price5.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews91.5% positive (117 reviews)97.8% positive (46 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNukearts StudioNukearts Studio

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Hidden Cats in Tokyo vs Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro — FAQ

Should I play Hidden Cats in Tokyo or Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro first?
If you want chronology, Hidden Cats in Tokyo (2024) came out before Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro (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 Tokyo and Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro 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 Cats in Tokyo run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Hidden Cats in Tokyo is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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