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Pushcat vs Cats on Duty

Pushcat and Cats on Duty both land in Action, Indie 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Pushcat (2015) is 9 years older than Cats on Duty (2024). Cats on Duty is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Pushcat (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Pushcat

Choose Pushcat if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Pushcat launched in 2015.

Choose Cats on Duty

Choose Cats on Duty if you want a Strategy and Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cats on Duty launched in 2024.

Both Pushcat and Cats on Duty sit in Action and Indie 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

Pushcat vs Cats on Duty β€” Steam metadata comparison
Pushcat β€” Steam game coverPushcatCats on Duty β€” Steam game coverCats on Duty
Released20152024
GenresAction, IndieAction, Strategy, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Verified
Price4.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews9 reviews91.3% positive (46 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersZut GamesPrikol Team

Side by side

Pushcat vs Cats on Duty β€” FAQ

Should I play Pushcat or Cats on Duty first?
If you want chronology, Pushcat (2015) came out before Cats on Duty (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 Pushcat and Cats on Duty similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
Does Pushcat have multiplayer like Cats on Duty?
No. Cats on Duty supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Pushcat is listed as single-player only.
Pushcat vs Cats on Duty β€” Verdict (2026) Β· imho.run