Underplayed Gems

Cat Cafe Manager (2022)

Cat Cafe Manager cover
Developer
Roost Games
Publisher
indie.io
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 3,172 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A laid-back, heartwarming management sim about fixing up a cozy café, befriending cats, and charming a small village at a gentle pace.

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What players say

Players call it a cozy management game with cute cats and a warm atmosphere. They compare it to Diner Dash but calmer, praise the decoration options and LGBTQ+ characters, and note that staff AI sometimes stands idle even when orders pile up. Performance lag can happen when the cafe gets busy.

Screenshots

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