Choose Cats of the Ming Dynasty
Choose Cats of the Ming Dynasty if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cats of the Ming Dynasty launched in 2024.
Cats of the Ming Dynasty vs Cats of the Yuan Dynasty
Cats of the Ming Dynasty and Cats of the Yuan Dynasty both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Cats of the Ming Dynasty (2024) is 1 year older than Cats of the Yuan Dynasty (2025). Cats of the Ming Dynasty scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cats of the Yuan Dynasty (90.9% 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 Cats of the Yuan Dynasty
Choose Cats of the Yuan Dynasty if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cats of the Yuan Dynasty launched in 2025.
Both Cats of the Ming Dynasty and Cats of the Yuan Dynasty 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
 Cats of the Ming Dynasty |  Cats of the Yuan Dynasty | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (50 reviews) | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Catnip studio | Catnip Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Cats of the Ming Dynasty (2024) is 1 year older than Cats of the Yuan Dynasty (2025).
- Cats of the Ming Dynasty scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cats of the Yuan Dynasty (90.9% positive).
- Cats of the Yuan Dynasty is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Cats of the Ming Dynasty (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
- Cats of the Ming Dynasty is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cats of the Yuan Dynasty has no Deck rating yet.
Cats of the Ming Dynasty vs Cats of the Yuan Dynasty — FAQ
- Should I play Cats of the Ming Dynasty or Cats of the Yuan Dynasty first?
- If you want chronology, Cats of the Ming Dynasty (2024) came out before Cats of the Yuan Dynasty (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 Cats of the Ming Dynasty and Cats of the Yuan Dynasty similar?
- They overlap on 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 Cats of the Ming Dynasty run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cats of the Ming Dynasty is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cats of the Yuan Dynasty doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.