Cats in the Forbidden City (2024)

Developer: Catnip Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 58 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 27 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A casual, relaxing exploration game where you find cute hidden cats in a beautifully painted Qing Dynasty palace scene.

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What players say

Players praise the beautiful historical artwork and relaxing music, noting the game takes only 10 to 30 minutes to find 200 cats hidden in a silk painting replica. Several mention the cats blend naturally into the scene and that the achievements are easy to earn.

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