Rank 01Games like Pet the Cat
- 34 games
- Updated Jul 17, 2026
Players who liked Pet the Cat also play
The closest matches to Pet the Cat: Cat Bait, Pesticide Not Required, Grind Survivors, Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite, and Cat Quest. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares bullet hell and wave based survival with Pet the Cat.
- $2.92 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Also Looter Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Pet the Cat.
- $9.09 (Price checked Oct 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
Rank 04 
Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite
Why this: Shares wave based survival and build variety with Pet the Cat.
Rank 05 
Cat Quest
Why this: Same cozy mood as Pet the Cat.
Rank 06 
Ascend to ZERO
Why this: Shares combo based combat and build variety with Pet the Cat.
Rank 07 
The Spell Brigade
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Pet the Cat.
Rank 08 
Gunbot Diplomacy
Why this: Shares wave based survival and auto battle with Pet the Cat.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Pet the Cat
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Shares bullet hell and wave based survival with Pet the Cat.
- 95% of 608 reviews
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Shares wave based survival and build variety with Pet the Cat.
- 76% of 6,148 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: MEWSTURBO
- Price: $4.44−11%checked Oct 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 81% of 131 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Adorable art style and charming animations
- Cute cat companions with different abilities
- Petting the cat as the core attack mechanic
- Challenging
- Cozy
- Relaxing
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Pet the Cat at current Steam store prices.
Soba's Gunpaw
Why this: Shares bullet hell and wave based survival with Pet the Cat.
Fish to Cats: Catch & Feed
Why this: Shares auto battle and collectible hunting with Pet the Cat.
Rocket Rats
Why this: Shares wave based survival and combo based combat with Pet the Cat.
Cozy Space Survivors
Why this: Shares wave based survival and auto battle with Pet the Cat.
Kitty Survivors: Rogues of Catmere
Why this: Shares wave based survival with Pet the Cat.
Just Click The Button
Why this: Shares bullet hell and auto battle with Pet the Cat.
Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Pet the Cat.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Pet the Cat, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Gatekeeper: Infinity
Why this: Shares build variety and roguelite progression with Pet the Cat.
Silly Linguine Cat Simulator Deluxe Online
Why this: Explores casual, like Pet the Cat.
Evil Egg
Why this: Shares bullet hell and combo based combat with Pet the Cat.
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Why this: Shares wave based survival with Pet the Cat.
Disfigure
Why this: Also Arena Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Pet the Cat.
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Why this: Also Looter Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Pet the Cat.
Mizi NO!
Why this: Also Cats and Cartoon, like Pet the Cat.
Paint Warfare
Why this: Also Arena Shooter and Cartoon, like Pet the Cat.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Cat Bait
Why this: Shares wave based survival and combo based combat with Pet the Cat.
Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite
Why this: Shares wave based survival and build variety with Pet the Cat.
Cat Quest
Why this: Same cozy mood as Pet the Cat.
The Spell Brigade
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Pet the Cat.
Gunbot Diplomacy
Why this: Shares wave based survival and auto battle with Pet the Cat.
More from MEWSTURBO
Other recommendable Steam games by MEWSTURBO, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Drift Survivor
Why this: Also Arena Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Pet the Cat.
About Pet the Cat
The closest matches to Pet the Cat: Cat Bait, Pesticide Not Required, Grind Survivors, Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite, and Cat Quest. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Pet the Cat is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cat Bait, Pesticide Not Required and Grind Survivors — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, cozy and relaxing, and single out its auto battle and build variety. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Pet the Cat: Pet the Cat is a bullet-hell shooter where you unleash powerful attacks by petting an adorable cat! Fight through endless waves of enemies and upgrade your kitty into a formidable force with food, items, and weapons.
Is Pet the Cat worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 81% of 131 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 11% off, now $4.44 (checked Oct 3).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Adorable art style and charming animations
- Cute cat companions with different abilities
- Petting the cat as the core attack mechanic
- Quick wave based runs with roguelite progression
People who play it also play: Cat Bait, Pesticide Not Required, Grind Survivors
Frequently asked about Pet the Cat
Can I run it?
Does Pet the Cat run on Steam Deck?
Pet the Cat is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Pet the Cat cost?
Pet the Cat is listed on Steam at 4.44 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Pet the Cat?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Pet the Cat are Cat Bait, Pesticide Not Required, Grind Survivors.
Who developed Pet the Cat?
Pet the Cat was developed by MEWSTURBO and published by TurboCat Software.