Summary

There have been so many great cats throughout video game history.

You know, truly iconic cats.

Animal heroes have been a big part of gaming for a while.

Momo rowing the boat in the sewers, the Stray meows at Clementine behind the gate, a resident Companion displays a sad face

Here’s a look at the absolute best over the years.

Well, fortunately,Strayis here to fill the catless void with an apawable is that a good pun?

While they may not all feature a cat, these games are great if you love Stray.

Stray - collage of a hidden safe and a hidden memory in Midtown

As the saying goes, the ancient Egyptians worshiped cats, and cats have never forgotten it.

When supernatural forces steal the painter’s soul, it falls to Yang to save him.

Along your journey, youll encounter mythical beings like dragons, gods,and mischievous youkai.

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What starts as a simple mission to undo the unintended magic quickly spirals into a world-saving adventure.

You take control of Buzz, Kitteh, and their friends to overcome challenges and progress the story.

Kittehs special feline talents often save the day… when she feels like it.

on the left is the fox from Spirit of the North, in the middle is Tina and SAM-53 from ENCODYA and on the right is the cat from Catlateral Damage

After all, shes still a cat, with all the sass and independence that entails.

Gibbous story ends on a cliffhanger, and unfortunately, there is no news about a sequel.

However, the game is still well worth playing.

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Each level offers a final challenge, with only one being a traditional boss fight.

This variety keeps the gameplay dynamic and engaging.

Youll take on the role of a fox and traverse the games gorgeous landscapes inspired by Iceland.

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Before you ask, no, this isnt Death Stranding but with a fox.

Dont worry; you wont be stumbling across cliffs trying to deliver pizza.

Spirit of the North is entirely devoid of any dialogue or narration.

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Of course, that doesnt mean it isnt filled with mystery and intrigue.

Youll uncover the secrets of its world through an emotionally gripping journey all tied together by unbelievably stunning visuals.

9Okami

Okami may not be about cats.

It may not be set in a cyberpunk world full of robots.

It may not be even remotely similar to Stray in any way, shape or form.

Okami is far more action-oriented and features more open levels than Stray.

Not since Nintendogs have video game animals seemed so cute.

Youre in for a real treat.

Dogs Life is a seminal PlayStation 2 game that has been sorely underappreciated since its launch back in 2003.

Its fair to say that without Dogs Life, there would be no Stray.

Dogs are too pure for this world not unlike these 13 games where you play as dogs.

Not for cat lovers.

You control Jake, a ne’er-do-well doggo with a penchant for messing up peoples days.

Imagine Untitled Goose Game but with a dog and PlayStation 2 visuals.

Sure, Dogs Life isnt as solemn or story-packed as Stray is.

But it does let you poo on the floor.

And theres a minigame entirely dedicated to a pissing contest.

So, do with that information what you will.

If yourefamiliar with any soulslikes, youll already know what to do in this fascinating adventure.

You get to create your own character before venturing out into an open world to discover an intriguing story.

Its a game so simplistic and yet so excellent that it doesnt need any kind of creative title.

You go around as the titular goose,absolutely wreaking havocon a village full of people.

5Encodya

While cyberpunk worlds are becoming increasingly popular, there are few that match Strays tone exactly.

Sure, you could play Cyberpunk 2077, but that wouldnt quite capture the same vibes.