Choose Cat Quest
Choose Cat Quest if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,491 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cat Quest vs Idle Kitty
Cat Quest and Idle Kitty both land in Indie, RPG, 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 share Indie, RPG, Casual on Steam. Cat Quest (2017) is 9 years older than Idle Kitty (2026). Cat Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Idle Kitty (87.7% 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 Idle Kitty
Choose Idle Kitty if you want a Strategy and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Idle Kitty launched in 2026.
Both Cat Quest and Idle Kitty sit in Indie, RPG, and 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
 Cat Quest |  Idle Kitty | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (3,491 reviews) | 87.7% positive (65 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Gentlebros | 狮子 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- Cat Quest (2017) is 9 years older than Idle Kitty (2026).
- Cat Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Idle Kitty (87.7% positive).
- Idle Kitty is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Cat Quest (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Cat Quest is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Idle Kitty has no Deck rating yet.
Cat Quest vs Idle Kitty — FAQ
- Should I play Cat Quest or Idle Kitty first?
- If you want chronology, Cat Quest (2017) came out before Idle Kitty (2026). 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 Cat Quest and Idle Kitty similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG, 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 Cat Quest run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cat Quest is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Idle Kitty doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.