Choose Rumu
Choose Rumu if you want a Casual experience. Rumu launched in 2017.
Rumu vs Cat's Request
Rumu and Cat's Request both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Rumu (2017) is 6 years older than Cat's Request (2023). Cat's Request scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than Rumu (89.2% 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 Cat's Request
Choose Cat's Request if it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cat's Request launched in 2023.
Both Rumu and Cat's Request sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Rumu |  Cat's Request | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (472 reviews) | 97% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Robot House | BOV |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Rumu (2017) is 6 years older than Cat's Request (2023).
- Cat's Request scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than Rumu (89.2% positive).
- Cat's Request is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Rumu (4.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Rumu vs Cat's Request — FAQ
- Should I play Rumu or Cat's Request first?
- If you want chronology, Rumu (2017) came out before Cat's Request (2023). 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 Rumu and Cat's Request similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.