Cats & Cups

About Cats & Cups

Cats & Cups is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Rogue Duck Interactive and was released on November 1, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

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90%Audience ScoreBased on 594 reviews

gameplay54 positive mentions

grinding23 negative mentions

Adorable and consistent art style with cute cat characters and drink/croissant designs.
Cozy, relaxing gameplay with a satisfying progression system and multiple game modes suitable for casual to more challenging play.
Engaging drink-making mini-games and variety of recipes, along with cafe upgrades, scratch-off lottery for extra money, and a charming cafe atmosphere.

Lack of comprehensive tutorials and unclear instructions on some mechanics and new recipes, leading to confusion for new players.
Game economy and balancing issues, including expensive restocking costs, frequent thief events that disrupt gameplay, and grindy final goals to fully buy the cafe.
Repetitive gameplay especially in the late game, tedious croissant making mechanics, and some quality-of-life annoyances like short day times, inventory management, and UI quirks.

gameplay
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun, charming, and relaxing, with a smooth loop centered around adorable cat-themed café mechanics and various mini-games. However, it suffers from weak tutorials, some repetitive or unbalanced mechanics, and occasional frustrating design choices like frequent machine breakdowns and unclear advanced features. Despite these issues, the core gameplay remains engaging and cozy, appealing to players who enjoy casual, low-stress simulation experiences.
- “The cat-themed visuals are cute, the gameplay feels smooth, and it doesn’t try to overcomplicate things, which is part of the charm of this game.”
- “Cozy cat café sim with cute art, lots of recipes, relaxing gameplay with consequences, and achievable achievements.”
- “The gameplay loop is fun and addictive! As you master the mechanics, the menu expands, and so do the challenges. This sense of progression keeps the experience engaging, offering both short bursts of gameplay for casual players and longer sessions for those seeking to perfect their workflow.”
- “Biggest downside is weak instruction for mechanics—especially advanced features—leading to guesswork.”
- “You only get one tutorial at the start of the game, but as you unlock new ingredients you have to guess what to do, which ruins the overall flow of the gameplay.”
- “The core mechanics are fun but the balancing is so poor I cannot fathom how this has slipped under so many people in terms of reviews; I assume there may have been a patch as there has been an increase in negative reviews recently.”
graphics
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable, hand-drawn 2D cartoon style that creates a warm, cozy, and charming atmosphere. The cute cat-themed visuals, smooth animations, and simple yet engaging art style greatly enhance the relaxing gameplay experience. Overall, the visuals are a key highlight, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and cozy aesthetic.
- “The graphics are an adorable 2D cartoon style and everything looks completely hand drawn.”
- “From the moment you step into your digital café, Cats & Cups captures attention with its vibrant, hand-drawn aesthetic.”
- “The art style is cute and warm, and the little details like the cats’ animations and the cozy café setup really add to the charm.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding in the game is characterized by repetitive minigames and tedious tasks that can feel like chores, especially toward the late stages when progressing and achieving 100% completion requires significant effort. While some players find the manual, interactive minigames engaging and cozy, others feel overwhelmed by the slow progression and costly upgrades, making the experience grind-heavy and time-consuming. Overall, the grinding aspect may appeal to those who enjoy chill achievement hunting, but it can detract from the fun for players sensitive to repetitive gameplay.
- “I really wish there were upgrades to phase out the minigames, because having to do the same tedious actions over and over dulls the experience.”
- “The game seems like a good idea but it is incredibly imbalanced and a chore to progress in; money is hard to earn and new order types are incredibly expensive to purchase, making progression a tedious task.”
- “Even with everything upgraded and all other achievements done, it still took quite a bit of grinding to finally buy the café.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions
The music is widely praised for its relaxing, cozy, and jazzy vibe, perfectly complementing the game's cute visuals and calm atmosphere. Many players find it soothing and ideal for a chill, casual experience, though some note that the soundtrack can be repetitive due to a limited variety. Overall, the music significantly enhances the game's calming and charming environment.
- “The sound design complements this beautifully, with the gentle hum of background music, soft meows, and the rhythmic hiss of espresso machines creating an atmosphere that feels alive and comforting.”
- “Definitely a cozy game, fun vibrant colour scheme and cute art, also music that is chill and relaxing, but don't relax too much or else the crooks will win!”
- “The music is very relaxing (lo-fi beats) set to some fun barista gameplay.”
- “I would have liked a little story with it, decorative stuff, and maybe the music wouldn't be so repetitive.”
- “There only seems to be one soundtrack, in every menu, every store and I can't stand it (nice to have).”
- “The music and general sound design is calming and charming, apart from one significant issue.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions
The game offers minimal to no traditional story, focusing instead on gameplay elements like quests and achievements without a strong narrative arc. While some players appreciate the dynamic, simulation-style experience without a defined storyline, others wish for more story content and variety. The art and character interactions provide some charm, suggesting a community feel rather than a structured plot.
- “The art direction leans heavily into a storybook style, with soft colors, warm lighting, and playful animation that bring its cast of cats to life.”
- “Each one has its own story, dialogue, and preferred order, giving the impression that you’re not just running a business but building a community.”
- “It doesn't take a lot of time to finish the game (11.4 hours to complete the storyline and 20 hours to 100% all achievements).”
- “If you're looking for story, go elsewhere.”
- “I would have liked a little story with it, decorative stuff, and maybe the music wouldn't be so repetitive.”
- “Hm.. I will see the story through until the end but I don't think it will affect my review regardless.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 80% negative mentions
The game's stability is generally decent, with most users experiencing few to no bugs or crashes, and developers actively addressing issues. However, some players report occasional minor visual glitches and frustrating gameplay bugs, particularly related to the thief mechanic, which can impact overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, the game remains playable and is improving with ongoing updates.
- “Game is not buggy, does not crash, and what you see is basically what you get.”
- “Also, don't listen to Steam, it runs great on Deck; it's exclusively how I play.”
- “This game is so buggy it's unplayable.”
- “Buggy and honestly underwhelming.”
- “Pretty fun game overall, but it can be buggy at times and it is frustrating to deal with the robber whenever you already have 2 customers since you then can't call the cops and stop them.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game evokes a wholesome and heartwarming emotional experience, enhanced by a friendly and supportive community. Despite minor frustrations like the scratch card mini-game and occasional loss of progress, players appreciate the cozy, inclusive atmosphere and charming café management gameplay.
- “And it truly is heartbreaking after getting to day 79 and the save file disappearing.”
- “I really wanted to comment on one of the audio filters that really made me feel included and also eased my gameplay.”
- “There is a really wholesome community that comes with this game and everyone is honestly super friendly and helpful.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions
The game boasts a cozy, relaxing café atmosphere enhanced by charming visuals, gentle background music, and soothing sound design, making it ideal for unwinding. However, occasional gameplay elements like timers and queues introduce a slight tension that contrasts with the overall laid-back vibe.
- “From the moment you start, the cozy café atmosphere and adorable cats create a calm, comforting vibe that makes you want to keep playing.”
- “The sound design complements this beautifully, with the gentle hum of background music, soft meows, and the rhythmic hiss of espresso machines creating an atmosphere that feels alive and comforting.”
- “It’s a cozy little game, the atmosphere is relaxing and it’s the kind of game you can play to unwind after a long day.”
- “On the one hand, its visual presentation and theme suggest a slow, soothing experience; on the other, the introduction of timers, customer queues, and resource constraints injects a level of urgency that can occasionally feel at odds with the laid-back atmosphere.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
Replayability is mixed: some users find limited incentive to replay after completion and note a lack of challenging content or game balance, while others appreciate the ability to continue playing or start fresh, offering ongoing enjoyment.
- “+Replayability factor”
- “Not much replayability after completion.”
- “Though it only took me about 16 hours to buy my shop, there's a lot of replayability as you can just continue onward, making drinks to your heart's content, or starting fresh.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The character development is highlighted mainly through charming and adorable character designs that players find visually appealing and engaging. The art style and animations complement the characters well, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I absolutely adore the customer character designs and the art style; I like coffee shop simulator games.”
- “I loved the art style, animations, music, and character designs.”
- “I am obsessed with some of these character designs.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The game offers in-app purchases such as DLCs without intrusive ads or aggressive microtransactions, providing a monetization approach that feels fair and unobtrusive to players.
- “In-app purchases available, meaning you can buy additional content after buying the game, such as DLCs.”
- “Really similar to good coffee, great coffee but without the microtransactions.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is subtle and tied to its realistic recipe mechanics, with amusing strategies like the "optimal" croissant approach adding a quirky charm. However, some of these elements, such as repeatedly calling the police for croissant sales, can feel tedious despite their comedic intent.
- “It's actually pretty accurate with the recipes, funny enough.”
- “There's also an 'optimal' croissant strategy which is funny in its own way, but that was probably the only part of the game I found a bit tedious (you basically end up having to call the police to come visit you 6 times a day if you want to guarantee all of your croissants get purchased, or else you lose money on the croissant ingredients you spent - if you don't, there's a lot of risk in selling anything other than a plain white boy croissant).”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, delivering smooth performance and highly intuitive controls for an enjoyable experience.
- “Everything runs smoothly and the controls are super intuitive.”