Cats Hidden in Japan

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Cats Hidden in Japan is a single player action game. It was developed by Travellin Cats and was released on February 23, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Cats Hidden in Japan is a charming hidden object game where players search for 100 cats hidden within beautifully hand-drawn Japanese backgrounds. The experience is enhanced by a relaxing soundtrack, adjustable brightness, and various modes including a timer challenge and night mode. With hints and Easter eggs, it offers a soothing yet engaging puzzle challenge.

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Audience ScoreBased on 292 reviews

music14 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Charming hand-drawn art style set in a beautifully illustrated Japanese landscape, enhancing the overall experience.
Relaxing gameplay with a soothing soundtrack, perfect for unwinding and enjoying a cozy atmosphere.
Offers a hint system and unlockable color mode, adding replayability and a new layer of challenge after completing the initial game.

The game is quite short, typically taking less than an hour to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Limited variety in gameplay, as it primarily revolves around finding the same cats in both black-and-white and color modes.
Some players may find the artwork too busy or difficult to navigate, making it challenging to spot the hidden cats.

music
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
54%
8%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and cozy vibes, enhancing the overall experience of searching for hidden cats. Players appreciate the variety of soundtracks available through interactive radios, although some note that the music can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack complements the game's aesthetic and provides a pleasant backdrop for gameplay.
- “The music is relaxing, and it is quite nice to just sit and relax and try to spot the cats throughout the entire black and white map.”
- “Calm music, cozy vibes, no stress, just find 100 cute cats.”
- “The background music is a very nice and clever oriental version of the normal traveling cats theme, but other music can be activated with yet another object in the scene.”
- “Music is recycled from the similar games made by the same devs. This type of game is an easy scheme to sell cheap cat games on Steam with short playtime.”
- “However, the soundtrack remains an issue I had already noticed: the music tends to feel repetitive, and since it accompanies you throughout the entire gameplay, a bit more variety would have helped make the atmosphere feel fresher and more engaging.”
- “The song can get a bit repetitive, but I liked how they changed the instruments depending on the country.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
38%
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their unique and charming art style, which features clean linework and intricate details that create an immersive Japanese street scene. Players appreciate how the cats blend seamlessly into the environment, providing a satisfying challenge in finding them. The unlockable color mode enhances the visual experience, transforming the artwork into vibrant scenes that highlight its beauty and intricacy.
- “When players complete the main objective, a color mode unlocks, letting them revisit the same scene with vibrant hues that highlight just how intricate the artwork truly is.”
- “The scene has a cute art style in black and white, but when you've found all of the cats you'll unlock a color mode and that's when the scene really comes to life.”
- “Each cat is blended seamlessly into the environment, sometimes hidden in plain sight, other times tucked into shadows or woven subtly into the artwork.”
- “The artwork is lovingly crafted, using clean linework and small aesthetic flourishes to capture the charm of a Japanese street filled with subtle movement.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The gameplay is centered around a simple and relaxing mechanic of finding hidden cats in a beautifully detailed static panorama, offering 20-30 minutes of stress-free exploration without timers or complex challenges. While the easy-to-learn mechanics and artistic presentation are praised, some players feel the experience could benefit from additional levels, varied gameplay, and a more diverse soundtrack to enhance engagement. Overall, the game excels in its simplicity but may leave those seeking depth wanting more.
- “The gameplay centers on exploring a static panorama filled with intricate details—traditional architecture, lanterns, natural elements, and decorative objects.”
- “Certain objects react to clicks—lanterns drift upward, small animations bring the scene to life—and while these details don’t impact gameplay, they enrich the setting and make exploration feel more tactile.”
- “It doesn’t need a sprawling structure or deep mechanics to make an impact—its strength lies in its simplicity and its artistry.”
- “Players hoping for a sequence of levels, escalating challenge, or layered mechanics may find the game too slight.”
- “All these games revolve around the same mechanic of seeking out and clicking on cats, so what makes this one not as good?”
- “Now, finding 100 cats is not difficult at all, but this series applies a gameplay approach without any hints.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game's story aspect is minimal, focusing solely on a straightforward quest to find hidden cats with no grand plot or complex narrative. It caters to players who prefer simple gameplay and quick achievements over a rich storyline or extended content.
- “The traveling cats games are like the 100 cozy games; if you enjoy quickly earning achievements and aren't focused on a deep story, their games are for you.”
- “There are no grand plot twists or complex mechanics here—just you, a magnifying glass, and a lot of hidden felines.”
- “Its design is unapologetically narrow, offering no storyline, no additional puzzles, and no extended content beyond the core search.”
- “The traveling cats games are like the 100 cozy games; if you like quickly earning achievements and not so much about a story, their games are for you.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to those who wish to challenge friends or revisit it for relaxation. While it can be completed in just a few hours, some players appreciate the basic attempts at providing replay value and the option for settings adjustments. Overall, it is considered cute and relaxing, but not highly replayable.
- “However, I will give a positive review based on the presence of a basic attempt to provide some replay value and the existence of settings adjustments.”
- “This game is pretty cute and relaxing; you could complete the entire game in about a few hours, but it still has a good amount of replayability.”
- “Limited replayability: unless you want to challenge a friend or revisit for relaxation.”
- “Replay value is limited.”
- “However, I will give a positive review based on the presence of a basic attempt to provide some replay value, and the existence of settings adjustments.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The game is well-optimized, delivering good performance even on modest PCs, with users reporting no significant bugs during gameplay.
- “Great performance even on modest PCs.”
- “The visuals, audio, and performance are all top-notch.”
- “The performance is decent even on modest PCs.”
- “For performance, it should run on any computer, and I didn't encounter any bugs.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highlighted as a key strength, particularly through its serene Japanese landscapes and the charm of discovering hidden cats. However, the repetitive soundtrack detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that more musical variety could enhance the immersive quality of the environment.
- “The best way to relax just might be finding some cats hiding around an atmospheric Japanese landscape.”
- “What elevates the game beyond a basic hidden-object concept is the atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack remains an issue I had already noticed: the music tends to feel repetitive, and since it accompanies you throughout the entire gameplay, a bit more variety would have helped make the atmosphere feel fresher and more engaging.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its lighthearted humor, featuring a charming premise centered around finding 100 hidden cats in a beautifully depicted Japanese setting. Players find the experience both relaxing and amusing, making it an enjoyable escape.
- “A tiny funny game with lots of cats in beautiful Japan ”
- “Relaxing and funny game where you just need to find 100 hidden cats.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that the monetization model is less favorable compared to similar mobile games, as it offers limited free content and requires payment to remove ads, while other games provide more extensive free gameplay options.
- “I have played mobile games just like this where there is so much more to do, all for free, and you only have to pay $5 to get rid of ads.”
- “They are just as good, and even if you have to watch ads, there are so many more levels you can play.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Cats Hidden in Japan" is praised for its bite-sized, wholesome gameplay that provides a calming and emotionally uplifting experience, making it ideal for relaxation.
- “Cats Hidden in Japan is a bite-sized, wholesome experience perfect for winding down.”

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Cats Hidden in Japan is a action game.

Cats Hidden in Japan is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Cats Hidden in Japan.

Cats Hidden in Japan was released on February 23, 2025.

Cats Hidden in Japan was developed by Travellin Cats.

Cats Hidden in Japan has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Cats Hidden in Japan is a single player game.

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