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Cat on a Diet is a single player casual action adventure game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Nawia Games and was released on February 29, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Cat on a Diet is a comical indie action puzzle game about a cat trying to eat cookies while on a diet. Swipe and prod to claw away at wooden blocks, unscrew bolts, control powerful magnets and explode highly volatile uranium - anything to reach those cookies!

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74%Audience ScoreBased on 364 reviews
graphics21 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions

  • Cute and charming art style with an adorable, expressive cat protagonist and various collectible costumes.
  • Accessible and intuitive physics-based puzzle gameplay reminiscent of Cut the Rope, offering a fun and lighthearted experience.
  • Affordable price with a good amount of content including over 100 levels, achievements, and Steam Trading Cards providing decent replay value.
  • Physics and controls can feel imprecise and inconsistent, causing frustration due to trial-and-error and requiring near-perfect timing.
  • The game suffers from technical issues including poor support for high-resolution or widescreen monitors, unresponsive or hidden UI elements, and occasional bugs.
  • Limited power-ups management and some levels become repetitive or overly dependent on luck rather than skill, especially when aiming for 3-star completions.
  • graphics

    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features cute, colorful, and cartoony graphics with charming animations that enhance its playful and lighthearted atmosphere. While visually appealing and well-suited for tablet play, the graphics are simple and not particularly outstanding, though they effectively complement the gameplay and story. Some users experienced compatibility issues on integrated graphics, requiring a dedicated GPU for smooth performance.

    • “The visuals are bright, inviting, and full of personality.”
    • “Appealing graphics overall, with 80 costumes to dress your character in. The cat's expressions and animations are especially fun, like when he's squished between objects or bounces off a surface.”
    • “The graphics for the game is done quite neatly making the game very appealing to look at. The physics behind the game was done very cautiously to ensure that things run smoothly, which really does a lot for these games.”
    • “Warning: this game is relatively old and there appears to be an issue with some players where the game won't run at all. This happened to me on my laptop with 2 graphics cards; the game wasn't running on the default integrated graphics card and I had to switch to the high-performance Nvidia card, which I usually only use for big games. This is strange but it works now.”
    • “Cannot run on integrated graphics card! Would not load whenever I tried to play it. I attempted to open it directly using my integrated graphics card but it didn't work.”
    • “Graphics options are almost non-existent, and simply come down to this: 'will that be full screen or window, madam?'”
  • gameplay

    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a charming physics-based puzzle experience with gradual mechanic introductions and a casual, tablet-friendly design. However, it can feel repetitive, with some frustrating imprecision in controls and limited evolution in puzzle complexity, making it less engaging for extended play on PC. Overall, it suits fans of light, mobile-style puzzles but lacks depth and refinement for a more satisfying challenge.

    • “Early levels serve as simple introductions to the mechanics, allowing players to learn how to manipulate gravity, use magnets, and manage timed actions.”
    • “Really fun gameplay, very healthy tutorial/mechanic introduction balance, great music, and getting 3 stars on a level gives simply the most satisfying level completion sound of any video game I've ever played.”
    • “The ragdolling of the cat is so fun to watch and the mechanics are also pretty well-made.”
    • “A frustrating physics puzzler with imprecise mechanics and trial-and-error levels.”
    • “The "cut" mechanic is presented as a cat scratch, which is interesting, but the game often registers more cuts than I actually made, forcing repeated level replays despite flawless performance; also, this is a lazy port of a decent mobile game, retaining vestiges of "earning" power-ups.”
    • “There's very little exploration of the mechanics, no evolution of the puzzle design throughout the game, and it quickly becomes repetitive and dull.”
  • humor

    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in this game is characterized as lighthearted, charming, and often centered around the antics of a mischievous, fat cat protagonist. Players frequently find the game's physics-induced unpredictability amusing, with funny character reactions, costumes, and comic story elements enhancing the overall playful and relaxed atmosphere. Overall, the humor is well-integrated, contributing to a casual, enjoyable experience that many describe as cute, funny, and delightfully entertaining.

    • “For fans of casual puzzle games, Cat on a Diet is a delightful treat—an easy-to-digest, polished, and humorous adventure that captures the mischievous joy of watching a determined cat chase after cookies, one clever puzzle at a time.”
    • “I found myself smiling and chuckling at the antics of Mr. Whiskers, the main character.”
    • “The physics system ensures that every movement feels organic, and though it occasionally introduces unpredictability, this spontaneity adds character and humor to each attempt.”
  • music

    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is generally lighthearted and pleasant, with catchy and enjoyable tracks that complement the visuals, though some find it repetitive or slightly annoying over time. Sound settings allow players to toggle music on or off, catering to those who prefer silence or their own background audio. Overall, the soundtrack is decent and fits the game's cute, playful atmosphere, though it may not be particularly memorable.

    • “The sound design complements the visuals with cheerful music and playful sound effects.”
    • “Really fun gameplay, very healthy tutorial/mechanic introduction balance, great music, and getting 3 stars on a level gives simply the most satisfying level completion sound of any video game I've ever played.”
    • “Short, simple game about a cat who just wants to get cookies :d; the game has pretty good graphics, fantastic soundtracks and sounds, and shows small funny comic stories about the cat in each of the four parts.”
    • “Oddly enough, the music will practically fade into near silence, not because the volume dropped, but due to the lack of any notes playing.”
    • “Why program the game to constantly loop your music, even as you go in and out of levels, but then have long stretches of quiet moments?”
    • “The music is kind of annoying, but you can shut it off.”
  • story

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is simple, cute, and often presented through charming art and brief comic segments, focusing on a cat's quest for food. While some players appreciate its lighthearted and funny narrative, others find it minimal and overshadowed by gameplay repetition. Overall, the story adds a pleasant but modest layer to an otherwise puzzle-focused experience.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “Overall, I highly recommend Cat on a Diet for anyone who loves puzzle games with adorable characters and a fun storyline.”
    • “Short, simple game about a cat who just wants to get cookies :D The game has pretty good graphics, fantastic soundtracks/sounds, and in the game you can see 4 small parts. When you start a part, you will see a small funny story (comics) about that cat.”
    • “☐ no story”
    • “The game lacks in terms of story but the physics are very innovating and my personal point of view on them is that they are very unique and work just fine.”
    • “The storyline is simple, the game varies in difficulty, and there is no punishment for needing to restart a level.”
  • stability

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability appears inconsistent across platforms; some users report it as buggy and glitch-prone, while others experience smooth, bug-free gameplay without crashes or freezes. Overall, stability may depend on the operating system or version used.

    • “Literally bug free on Windows 7 OS.”
    • “It's not buggy; the background and music are nice; the physics and gameplay function very well.”
    • “Also, it runs great, has plenty of stages, cute graphics, and appealing music.”
    • “So in total, the game is old and buggy and won't be fixed.”
    • “The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs and glitches.”
    • “It's a buggy mobile-ported 2D physics puzzler where you bounce around in a bubble to collect all the cookies and cupcakes on the level.”
  • optimization

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game generally offers stable and smooth performance on modern PCs with quick load times and responsive controls, effectively adapting its mobile origins to a higher-resolution Steam experience. However, some users report optimization issues, particularly on Windows 10 with certain graphics setups, requiring workarounds like switching to a dedicated GPU or facing launch failures. Overall, while performance is solid for most, compatibility problems may affect some players.

    • “The performance on PC is stable and fluid, with quick load times and responsive controls that translate smoothly from its mobile origins.”
    • “While its roots as a mobile puzzle game are evident in its structure and interface, the transition to Steam feels natural, and the crisp presentation benefits from higher resolutions and consistent performance on modern systems.”
    • “Warning: this game is relatively old and there appears to be an issue with some players where the game won't run at all - this happened to me on my laptop. I have 2 graphic cards on it and the game wasn't running on the default integrated graphic card. I had to switch to the high performance Nvidia card, which I usually only use for large games. This is strange but it works for me now, and I have fun with it.”
    • “Warning: this game is relatively old and there appears to be an issue where the game won't run at all for some players. On my laptop with two graphic cards, the game wouldn't run on the default integrated graphics and required switching to the high performance Nvidia card to work. This is strange but once done, the game runs fine.”
    • “Game won't load - badly optimized as Steam forums show some users experiencing problems with Windows 10 and DirectX 9.”
    • “[th]performance[/th]”
  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game’s atmosphere is praised for its soothing yet engaging combination of aesthetics and audio, enhanced by appealing graphics and a touch of humor, making it highly immersive and enjoyable.

    • “Together, the aesthetics and audio create an atmosphere that is both soothing and stimulating, making it easy to lose track of time while playing 'just one more level.'”
    • “Entertaining puzzle game with a nice atmosphere and a dose of humor.”
    • “Nice graphics, sounds, and atmosphere overall.”
  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability through its extensive content, including over a hundred levels and multiple themed chapters, as well as secondary challenges for completionists. Additionally, a variety of costumes adds to the replay value, contributing to an overall solid replayability rating.

    • “With over a hundred levels spread across several themed chapters, it offers hours of entertainment, and completionists will find plenty of replayability in mastering each stage’s secondary challenges.”
    • “Lots of costumes and some replayability.”
    • “Replayability: 7”
  • monetization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of the game relies heavily on ads in its mobile version, while the PC release offers an ad-free experience but feels like a lazy cash grab. The Steam version appears to be a straightforward paid alternative to the ad-supported mobile app.

    • “Cat on a diet is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a lazy, cheap cash grab.”
  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect somewhat excessive, with some noting it requires multiple attempts or additional game lives to progress, leading to a repetitive and grind-heavy experience.

    • “Little grindy due to trial and error.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Too grindy.”
  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game effectively evokes strong feelings, immersing players in moments of deep realization and poignant stakes.

    • “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2h Main story
5h Completionist
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Cat on a Diet is a casual action adventure game with comedy theme.

Cat on a Diet is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

The main story can be completed in around 2 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 5 hours to finish. On average players spend around 2 hours playing Cat on a Diet.

Cat on a Diet was released on February 29, 2016.

Cat on a Diet was developed by Nawia Games.

Cat on a Diet has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Cat on a Diet for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Cat on a Diet is a single player game.

Similar games include Eets Munchies, Tiny Bridge: Ratventure, The Tiny Bang Story, Divide By Sheep, RUSH and others.