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 时间之神的猫
The Cat Machine and 时间之神的猫 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 时间之神的猫 (2021). 时间之神的猫 is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than The Cat Machine (1.99 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 时间之神的猫
Choose 时间之神的猫 if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. 时间之神的猫 launched in 2021.
Both The Cat Machine and 时间之神的猫 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 |  时间之神的猫 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.9% positive (99 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cranktrain | MingCang Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Cat Machine (2015) is 6 years older than 时间之神的猫 (2021).
- 时间之神的猫 is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than The Cat Machine (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
The Cat Machine vs 时间之神的猫 — FAQ
- Should I play The Cat Machine or 时间之神的猫 first?
- If you want chronology, The Cat Machine (2015) came out before 时间之神的猫 (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 时间之神的猫 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.