Choose The Cat Machine
Choose The Cat Machine if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Cat Machine launched in 2015.
The Cat Machine vs Nino Maze LOFI II
The Cat Machine and Nino Maze LOFI II 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. The Cat Machine (2015) is 6 years older than Nino Maze LOFI II (2021). Nino Maze LOFI II is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than The Cat Machine (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Nino Maze LOFI II
Choose Nino Maze LOFI II if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nino Maze LOFI II launched in 2021.
Both The Cat Machine and Nino Maze LOFI II sit in Strategy 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
 The Cat Machine |  Nino Maze LOFI II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.9% positive (99 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cranktrain | Carlos Junio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Cat Machine (2015) is 6 years older than Nino Maze LOFI II (2021).
- Nino Maze LOFI II is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than The Cat Machine (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
The Cat Machine vs Nino Maze LOFI II — FAQ
- Should I play The Cat Machine or Nino Maze LOFI II first?
- If you want chronology, The Cat Machine (2015) came out before Nino Maze LOFI II (2021). 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 The Cat Machine and Nino Maze LOFI II 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.