Desktop Cat Cafe

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Desktop Cat Cafe is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by lockyaw and was released on March 6, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Desktop Cat Cafe is a charming idle management game where you design and customize your dream outdoor cafe with hundreds of options. Serve customers to unlock over 150 delightful recipes, from bubble tea to matcha cake, while adorable cat staff automate your cafe. It runs discreetly at the bottom of your screen, letting you manage your cafe alongside other tasks.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features adorable graphics and a charming concept of running a cat cafe, which many players find delightful and relaxing.
The developers are actively working on bug fixes and quality of life updates, showing a commitment to improving the game experience.
Players appreciate the customization options available for decorating the cafe, as well as the engaging progression system with numerous recipes to unlock.

The game is plagued with bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as issues with customer pathing, stations not functioning properly, and glitches when placing furniture.
Many players feel that the tutorial lacks important information, making it difficult to understand certain mechanics and controls.
Some users have reported performance issues, with the game consuming excessive CPU resources and causing their systems to slow down significantly.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the music in the game is well-received, with many players finding it soothing and enjoyable, although there are a few songs that some do not prefer. It complements the cute visuals and enhances the relaxing atmosphere, making it suitable for background listening during tasks.
- “There's one song I don't really like, but for the most part, I like the music.”
- “The music is soothing, the cats are very cute, the environment art and sound effects are wonderful.”
- “Leave it running while I'm working or just doing tasks, and the music is so relaxing.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The gameplay of Animal Spa features elaborate mechanics and design, particularly appealing to fans of decorating elements. However, some users feel that there are more affordable idle games with better mechanics available, and the game may require patience before fully engaging with its features.
- “Animal Spa is pretty elaborate with game mechanics and design.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are engaging and well thought out, making for an enjoyable experience.”
- “If decorating is really your thing, you'll appreciate the depth and detail in the decorating mechanic.”
- “Though I think you can find better bottom-of-screen idle games than this one, and every one of them is cheaper when it comes to mechanics and general gameplay.”
- “So if you don't mind waiting around a while before you can really dig into the decorating mechanic, and if decorating is really your thing.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are criticized for being slow and bland, with visuals described as soft and unappealing.
- “This game is just slow and bland; the visuals are soft and unappealing.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “The color palette is dull, and the character models are poorly designed.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the developers' approachable and friendly nature, often sharing humorous screenshots and engaging in lighthearted communication about game issues. This openness fosters a positive community atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game's humor.
- “I had the chance to interact one-on-one with the developers, who are incredibly sweet! I was able to send them funny screenshots and my game files so they could see for themselves if something warranted attention. They have been so receptive to feedback, especially when players point out quirky issues.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch! The witty dialogue and hilarious situations had me laughing out loud.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics. It keeps the experience light-hearted and fun, making even the challenging moments enjoyable.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs that hinder gameplay, such as unresponsive cafe stations and problems with order completion. These technical difficulties have led to frustration, making it difficult for players to recommend the game.
- “Way too buggy to recommend. Even after restarting a few times (the game itself, not the save, as there does not seem to be an easy way to restart the save either), I cannot seem to get other cafe stations to work. It won't let me assign recipes to them, so they have been wasted purchases.”
- “Pretty buggy. Two of my stations could not complete orders, cats would not leave, and workers would do nothing.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the emotional impact of the game, noting that the free placement mechanic hinders the ability to create meaningful connections between elements, resulting in a lack of emotional resonance.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy is perceived as a blatant cash grab, capitalizing on the popularity of idle games without offering meaningful content or engagement.
- “Feels like a soulless cash grab to ride on the idle game hype since Rusty's release.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for significant performance issues, leading some users to advise against playing it until improvements are made.
- “As long as the performance draw is this big, I will not recommend playing this game.”