Always in search of cute and relaxing video games, I have stumbled for the second time with a jewel of indie development, a game that stands out for its simplicity and easy gameplay. Today I want to talk about Cats are Cute. This wonderful game can be found for all popular mobile operating systems, so there is no justification not to download it and spend some time meowing.

This return to Cats are Cute was a bittersweet surprise to see that the developer, who has only a few apps in his profile, had abandoned updates but added some rather eye-catching improvements that didn't exist the first time around.

The premise of the game is pretty simple: build your village inhabited by kittens of all colors.

Meow, that is to say… let's play!

The gameplay is quite simple. Being an idle type game, single player and fully functional offline, all our actions in the game will be by tapping on the application. We will collect resources and play mini-games.

The resources to obtain are of three types and will be obtained in different ways: hearts (by tapping on any area of the screen) that will help us to raise our friendship with the kittens, cat grass (daily missions, time missions, special rewards) that will help us to acquire improvements and the less common pets, and finally, and as could not miss, the fish (through the houses and buildings in the village). This will be our main resource, it will help us in many things, especially to level up our kittens and improve the buildings.

The mini-games are simple and varied, standing out for their speed and frequency. From talking, playing rock, paper, scissors, playing hide and seek or petting cats, being a constant source of resources.

The breeding system is also very well achieved, adding a new nuance to the gameplay and keeping us waiting for the possible combinations and their results.

Most important of all is the way and handling of objective and mission achievements. Cats are Cute does not make the mistake of many indie games or of the idle genre itself, where obtaining resources becomes a big headache and a luck of just clicking without advancing. Everything in this game is achieved in an organic and subtle way. You can decide whether to spend hours clicking around or just enjoy your kitty world.

Purrrr-fect, I'll catch 'em all.

The graphics in this game stand out from the rest because of its simplicity. With a visual style reminiscent of small hand-drawn doodles in a notebook, it manages to capture attention and stand out from other games. It does not need colors to immerse us in a cozy and minimalist world, according to the theme of the game, achieving a closeness with the player.

The game is a delight for collectors. With a great variety of kittens, buildings and several secrets, it becomes an addiction to complete it 100%.

You can make up the story behind each furry friend, how they came to live there and why they behave the way they do. Your pets can learn new behaviors and as you progress you can add new decorations to the buildings.

It was impossible not to experience the sense of accomplishment when you discover a new kitty and its habitat or a behavior that will bring a smile to your face. I remember when I discovered the raccoon hiding in the trees and thought it was a new cat.

Bye Kitty

I hope that if you are a lover of quiet games and cats, you will decide to play Cats are Cute. It is the perfect experience for those players tired of frenetic action who are looking for a quiet moment and a game that, not because it is simple, is no less addictive and exciting. A game recommended for any age and that you can enjoy at any time, without the pressure that other idle type games put us under. Definitely, a jewel of indie development.

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Article first published on my personal blog at HIVE.