Kittens Game

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Kittens Game is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Nuclear.Unicorn and was released on March 4, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

Build a village of kittens and bring them to the moon!

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 725 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

The game offers a deep and engaging experience with well-thought-out mechanics and upgrades.
There are no ads or microtransactions, allowing for a pure gameplay experience.
The game has a satisfying progression system that keeps players engaged for long periods.

Many players have experienced issues with lost progress and unreliable saving mechanisms.
The user interface can be clunky and difficult to navigate, especially on mobile devices.
Some players find the game to be too slow-paced, leading to frustration during long waiting periods.

gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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48%
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The gameplay of this incremental game is praised for its well-designed mechanics and satisfying progression, offering a complex and engaging experience that balances active and idle elements. Players appreciate the strategic depth, unique resource management, and the absence of intrusive microtransactions, which contribute to a rewarding loop of production and exploration. While some users note a lack of polish and certain features from the web version, the overall consensus highlights its addictive nature and innovative approach to gameplay.
- “The progression is really satisfying, with new mechanics unlocking at a steady rate.”
- “Gameplay is smooth, engaging, and surprisingly complex.”
- “There are many choices you can make along the way which have an impact on the gameplay, and you have to strategize in order to have the most efficient resource production.”
- “An idle game which is not free to play and monetized until there is no gameplay left.”
- “Pretty great, but lacks some mechanics that the web version has as well as some useful descriptions.”
- “Update after more than two weeks I am still totally addicted is really a drug you will love it and more important is totally different from other incremental games because there is a sense of progression with a lot of technologies, researches and building to deal with and a lot of game mechanics to learn little by little and is perfect to be a mobile game.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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The game features a highly praised monetization model, with no ads or microtransactions after the initial purchase, providing a stress-free and immersive experience. Players appreciate the low price point for a game that offers complete access without any additional costs, making it a standout choice in the idle gaming genre. Overall, the absence of monetization pressures enhances the enjoyment and depth of gameplay.
- “There are no ads or any pushes to pay to play after the initial purchase of the game.”
- “And on top of all of that, the price tag is surprisingly low for a game with absolutely no ads or microtransactions.”
- “Ads in bulk to get you through and progress more.”
- “This would be fine if the game had been free to try and pay to remove ads, but I paid for this frozen-molasses pace thing with no hint of what it would be and no way to know whether the late game might be enjoyable.”
- “Zero in-app purchases means that the game is not deliberately unbalanced to force spending.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
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The game is predominantly text-based, with users noting a complete absence of graphics, which some find refreshing and indicative of a focus on gameplay rather than visuals. While a few players express a desire for minimal graphical elements to enhance user experience, the consensus is that the lack of graphics does not detract from the game's enjoyment or functionality. Overall, the simplicity of the graphics aligns well with the game's idler genre, allowing for a fun and addictive experience without the need for extensive visuals.
- “Back to basics, thanks for affirming us a good game does not necessarily need extensive graphics and still be fun and addictive.”
- “No fancy graphics... but also no ads, no paywall... just pure and simple idling... and kittens!”
- “Sure, there are no graphics, but that”
- “Highly recommend if you're okay with having zero visuals!”
- “Super in depth endgame good time sink cons: text based so no graphics.”
- “My only complaint is lack of graphics; I'd love to see some icons to represent my kittens and buildings, particularly if they showed progress/changes/growth. However, the game still captures a lot of flavor through the descriptive text.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game can be both tedious and satisfying, with some players finding it slow and requiring careful resource management. While some appreciate the incremental nature and find it rewarding, others feel it can become monotonous over time, especially in the mobile version. Overall, opinions vary on whether the grind enhances or detracts from the experience.
- “However, eventually the mobile version becomes very tedious.”
- “Can get slow and tedious if played without logically planning your resources and production.”
- “While the game may be long, the time spent playing it is very small and it feels incredibly grindy.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some users appreciate its portability and recent performance fixes, others have noted degraded performance in recent updates and a lack of automation options compared to the web version. Despite these drawbacks, many players still find enjoyment in the game's mechanics.
- “Received an update today that fixed the performance issue.”
- “Edit: while there are still rough corners around descriptions and performance, I occasionally come back to this and enjoy numbers going up in a Factorio-like manner.”
- “Cute and clever little optimization game.”
- “There are 2 drawbacks compared to the web version: updates take a little more time to come, and if you're an optimization maniac, there are fewer opportunities to automate things here (as opposed to JS scripts in the web version). However, being able to play it on the go outweighs it.”
- “Severely degraded performance in the last few updates; not a potato device.”
- “Edit: I've already changed the battery optimization of the game before and clicked the save button frequently.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The game's story is described as intriguing yet fragmented, requiring players to piece together the narrative from the environment. While some players appreciate the depth and atmosphere, others feel that a clearer plot and better presentation could enhance the experience. Overall, the story is engaging for those who enjoy exploration and discovery, but it may not satisfy those seeking a more structured narrative.
- “My favorite part is that it's filled with a story that you have to piece together from the world.”
- “I love it; a stronger plot might be cool though!”
- “After a moment of reflection, I'm glad to have repaid you at least a tiny bit for all the fun and story fodder you've given me.”
- “Would give 5 stars if there was a clear plot and if there were pictures.”
- “My favorite part is that it's filled with story that you have to piece together from the world.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its clever and amusing surprises that maintain a lighthearted tone throughout, even as the complexity increases. However, some players find the early game progression slow, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “There are lots of funny little surprises in the game.”
- “It's funny; the only issue I have is that during my first run, it took me almost 2 weeks to get where I wanted, and then I had to reset because it was too hard to do anything else. But then the early game is so slow.”
- “It gets complex but never loses its sense of humor.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game boasts an impressive level of replayability, often described as having an "infinite" quality that keeps players engaged over the long term. Its design encourages repeated playthroughs, making it a standout choice for fans of idle games seeking enduring enjoyment.
- “Great choice for a long-term idle game with great replayability.”
- “Infinite replayability!”
- “It is the 'chosen one'—the replay value is high!”
- “The replayability is severely lacking; once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return.”
- “After finishing the main story, I found no compelling reasons to replay the game, as the choices felt inconsequential.”
- “The game offers minimal variation in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs, making it feel repetitive and dull.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The app has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users experiencing numerous bugs and graphical glitches, particularly on specific devices like the Ellipsis 10 tablet. While the PC version is well-received, the mobile experience requires considerable improvements to enhance stability.
- “However, the app is buggy as hell.”
- “I love the PC version and this looks like it has all the functionality, but there are some serious graphical glitches on my Ellipsis 10 tablet.”
- “Very buggy, needs some work.”