Cat Cafe Manager

About

"Cat Cafe Manager" is a game where you inherit a run-down cafe in a village filled with unique felines. Your goal is to renovate the cafe, create a menu, and befriend the local cat population to turn it into a successful business. The presence of these cats may also help uncover the village's secrets. With various decorations and expansions available, creating a cozy atmosphere for both customers and cats is key.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,945 reviews

story157 positive mentions

grinding108 negative mentions

Adorable art style and charming characters.
Fun and relaxing gameplay with a cozy atmosphere.
Variety of unique cats to adopt and customize the cafe.

Repetitive gameplay that can become tedious over time.
Performance issues and bugs, especially in late game.
Limited character customization and shallow story.

story
601 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Cat Cafe Manager" is generally described as cute and heartwarming, featuring charming characters and a light narrative that revolves around managing a cat cafe and restoring a family legacy. However, many players feel the main storyline is relatively short, typically taking around 6 to 12 hours to complete, leaving them wishing for more depth and content. While the game offers engaging character interactions and side stories, some reviewers noted that the main plot feels rushed and lacks significant complexity, often comparing it unfavorably to other titles like "Stardew Valley."
- “The story is compelling, and the characters are incredibly well-designed, each with their own backstory that adds depth to the experience.”
- “From the moment you start managing your own cat cafe, you’re welcomed by a delightful combination of soothing gameplay, heartwarming characters, and an engaging storyline.”
- “The story between the characters you unlock along the way is also honestly so heartwarming and adorable.”
- “The story was relatively short, and I finished it long before I even got close to finishing the majority of the achievements.”
- “I appreciated the theme of giving the cafe cats a forever home, but then upon completion of the story (which isn't very long) you are allowed to readopt all of the cats, which kind of cheapened the emotional investment I had developed into that portion of the story.”
- “The storyline was quite short and basic, and I didn’t care much for the character interactions, but I really enjoyed the actual gameplay: serving customers, adopting cats, and decorating my café.”
gameplay
309 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Cat Cafe Manager" is characterized by its simple mechanics and engaging loop, where players serve customers, manage resources, and build relationships with charming characters. While many find the gameplay relaxing and addictive, it can become repetitive and lacks depth, with some mechanics feeling clunky or poorly explained. Overall, the game offers a cozy experience with delightful visuals, but players may desire more complexity and variety as they progress.
- “It has fairly straightforward mechanics and gameplay, but it is very engaging and I love the different stories you learn as you grow your friendships with the characters.”
- “Running your own cat cafe is as fun as it sounds, with charming visuals and relaxing gameplay.”
- “The core gameplay loop is fun and simple, the art is charming and adorable, and the stories of the NPC characters are sweet.”
- “The gameplay loop became more about passing days to stack up currency for decorations than running an exciting café.”
- “The gameplay is dull and items barely have meaning.”
- “The main gameplay loop (take orders by holding left click, cook food by holding left click, serve by holding left click, repeat) gets stale pretty quickly and you immediately find yourself running through the motions without much meaningful gameplay.”
graphics
235 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and charming art style, which enhances the overall cozy atmosphere. Players appreciate the unique character designs and the variety of aesthetics available for customization, although some note minor graphical glitches and performance issues. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful experience for fans of cute aesthetics and character-driven storytelling.
- “The game has exceeded expectations with its stunning graphics and ample customization options.”
- “The art style is beautiful and pleasant.”
- “The graphics are cute, the story is reasonably well written.”
- “The graphics are cute, but the characterization is very limited.”
- “It feels like the developers of this game rushed through with the graphics and coding.”
- “The art style is unpolished, with constant differences in styles and quality; it just doesn't look appealing 99% of the time.”
grinding
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely described as grindy, with many players noting that the enjoyment diminishes as they progress due to repetitive resource gathering and tedious gameplay. While some find the grind rewarding and relaxing, others feel it becomes excessively tedious, especially when trying to unlock decorations or complete achievements. Overall, the grinding aspect is a significant part of the experience, making it more suitable for players who enjoy incremental and resource management games.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Unfortunately, this game is horrendously grindy past the first few hours.”
- “You're forced to spend in-game days just to gather enough currency for a single furniture item, and as you level up, it gets worse, not better - because the expensive ingredients requested for the late-game recipes require that you spend multiple days grinding for currency just so you can afford to serve customers in your cafe.”
- “The game is fun but gets old very quickly as it is just constant grinding, but it's very cute and it's a decent time killer while it lasts!”
stability
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely reported to be very buggy, with frequent crashes, glitches, and performance issues, particularly as save files grow larger. While some players find it enjoyable despite these problems, many express frustration over the lack of polish and stability, making it difficult to recommend without significant updates. Overall, the game's charm is often overshadowed by its technical shortcomings.
- “The game is fun but it is very buggy and needs to be fixed; no fun when you have to restart the game over and over.”
- “Absolutely loved this cute & chill game at the beginning and middle part, but at the end it's incredibly buggy and crashes a lot which is very frustrating because I really do love this game.”
- “Endgame buggy and crashes fairly frequently, with some of the perks it unlocks (unlimited staff) not functioning at present.”
music
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as relaxing, cheerful, and fitting well with the overall art style, enhancing the cozy atmosphere. While many players appreciate the soothing soundtrack, some note its repetitiveness and the limited number of tracks, which can detract from the experience over time. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's charm, making it a pleasant backdrop for gameplay.
- “This game is kind of relaxing, plus the music is not annoying (which I think is a real gem in such kinds of games); it has a pleasant beat, but it doesn't stray your attention away from the game itself.”
- “The art direction and music are cohesive, and the entire package is tied together smoothly.”
- “The music is lovely and atmospheric.”
- “There's very few music tracks and it's almost 1:1 Sims franchise menu music.”
- “The music is cute; however, I don't know if it's an issue on my end, but it doesn't seem like it loops cleanly - there's some weird static noise every time it loops, which is quite annoying.”
- “One song on a loop.”
emotional
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming and wholesome themes, with players expressing deep attachment to the cute cats and engaging character stories. While many appreciate the cozy atmosphere and charming narratives, some critiques highlight a lack of depth in character development and emotional investment, particularly regarding the game's conclusion. Overall, it is celebrated as a delightful and comforting experience, perfect for cat lovers seeking a feel-good gaming experience.
- “From the moment you start managing your own cat cafe, you’re welcomed by a delightful combination of soothing gameplay, heartwarming characters, and an engaging storyline.”
- “The story is adorable and finding all the different cats to adopt is emotional while you find them homes.”
- “This game made me feel better after my hard time.”
- “The storyline is incredibly boring and fails to evoke any emotional response.”
- “The dialogue lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters on an emotional level.”
- “I found the emotional aspects of the game to be flat and unengaging.”
humor
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, charming character interactions, and whimsical cat-related puns, contributing to an overall lighthearted and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the endearing and funny dialogue, which enhances the game's cozy atmosphere and keeps them engaged throughout the gameplay. While some minor bugs exist, the humor remains a standout feature, making the game a delightful choice for those seeking a fun and relaxing experience.
- “The humor is amazing, with each character taking their own stance to being entertaining.”
- “The story is well-written (with a sufficient amount of cat puns and cat-based humor) and the characters are relatable and endearing.”
- “Overall, this is a game that is incredibly charming, funny, and cute, and I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing, stress-free game.”
replayability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players expressing disappointment due to a lack of content and depth, leading to a feeling of limited replay value. While some appreciate the cozy atmosphere and potential for future updates, others find the gameplay too shallow and not engaging enough to warrant multiple playthroughs. A few players noted that certain mechanics, like rotating shop items, could enhance replayability, but many agree that significant improvements are needed for a more satisfying long-term experience.
- “Cozy, relaxing, and fun — but with room for more replayability.”
- “This would allow players to continue building and decorating without the constraints of the storyline, offering a more replayable experience.”
- “The replayability is already there and as long as the developers continue to add more content, I can see this being a game I go back to over and over.”
- “The replay value doesn't seem very high :(”
- “Unfortunately, Cat Cafe Manager lacks the replay value essential for a true management sim, doesn't have enough fun cat antics to be a good cat game, and ultimately proves too shallow to evoke a truly cozy atmosphere.”
- “It only takes 12 hours to complete the story and there's not really any replay value here.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting performance drops, stuttering, and crashes, particularly as their cafes grow larger and more complex. Despite initially running smoothly, issues arise with high furniture counts and numerous moving components, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences even on high-end systems. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, its optimization shortcomings detract from the overall experience.
- “I played about 15.5 hours of this over the course of a few days, having unlocked all of the achievements, bought at least one of every item, and optimized the cafe to the extent that I wanted.”
- “Initially, the game ran flawlessly at 60fps, but it experienced a dip in performance towards the end with many moving components.”
- “The controls are fairly simple, but I would like to see the build feature optimized a little bit more.”
- “The crazy load times and stuttering at the end of every day... I thought it was just my old PC, but I'm seeing lots of other people with high-end machines having this issue too.”
- “One issue I had was an unfortunate amount of stuttering and frame rate drops once my cafe had about reached the largest size possible.”
- “Negatives: a glitchy, buggy mess; my game has crashed too many times with simple actions, poorly optimized, and surprisingly long loading screens for a 2D game.”
monetization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is heavily reliant on advertisements, which can feel intrusive and reminiscent of mobile games, with ads appearing frequently. Players must strategically manage advertising to different customer types to gather essential resources, particularly nectar, which is crucial for gameplay progression. While the advertising mechanic adds a layer of strategy, it can also lead to a grind, as players often find themselves focusing on specific customer types to maintain resource flow.
- “You need nectar, which is the currency witches use to buy recipes and ingredients—obviously super important things to have when you're running a cafe. You run out of nectar super fast if you're not advertising to witches, and witches only.”
- “The monetization system is well-balanced, allowing players to progress without feeling pressured to spend real money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of opportunities to earn in-game currency through gameplay, making purchases feel rewarding rather than mandatory.”
- “This had the potential to be the cutest and most heartwarming management game ever, but it is a shallow, bland, and drawn-out experience the likes I haven't seen outside a datamining mobile game which serves ads every 2 minutes.”
- “This game feels like it should be on mobile with ads playing at the bottom.”
- “I feel pushed to make my cafe witch-themed/do witch days to get nectar... this is fine, because I love witchy stuff, but there's not as much incentive to have different decors or menu items/advertisements for the other customers.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Cat Cafe Manager" is widely praised for its cozy, inviting, and relaxing qualities, enhanced by charming art and lovely music. While it effectively creates a chill environment ideal for unwinding, some reviewers note that it lacks depth and replay value, which may detract from the overall experience. Ultimately, the game is seen as more of a soothing simulation than a challenging management experience.
- “Cat Cafe Manager is the perfect game for anyone looking to unwind and embrace a relaxing, cozy atmosphere.”
- “The game’s design is both cute and relaxing, creating a cozy atmosphere that makes it perfect for unwinding.”
- “I appreciate the inviting atmosphere that the town and its characters have.”
- “Unfortunately, Cat Cafe Manager lacks the replay value essential for a true management sim, doesn't have enough fun cat antics to be a good cat game, and ultimately proves too shallow to evoke a truly cozy atmosphere.”
- “It's really a game meant more for soaking in the atmosphere than number-crunching; more a sim game than a tycoon.”
- “The plot is motivating and pleasantly morally charged; it doesn't take away from the cozy atmosphere, but really makes you feel like all those lattes served a purpose.”
character development
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted for its appealing designs and artwork, which many players find charming and aesthetically pleasing. However, there is criticism regarding the limited variety in character designs and a lack of engaging storylines, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and grind. Overall, while the visual aspects are well-received, the depth of character development leaves much to be desired.
- “Really enjoyed that cute game, and I liked the character designs and the art style a lot :d”
- “I love the character designs and the overall game design is very sweet.”
- “With bonus adorable cats, cute character design, and bubbly animation.”
- “Essentially, there are only five different character designs, and they just get colored differently.”
- “It does feel quite a bit like a mobile game, and I wish the artwork for the cafe was a bit cleaner, and there were more character design options.”
- “Artwork and character design.”