Starry Whiskers: Cats Atelier

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Starry Whiskers: Cats Atelier is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by cocone ONE corporation and was released on January 31, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

A Collage of Cats and Curio

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,100 reviews

story249 positive mentions

monetization22 negative mentions

Charming and adorable art style with unique cat and art history-themed characters
Engaging and emotional story that adds depth beyond typical match-3 games
Enjoyable gameplay that balances challenge and fairness without aggressive pay-to-win mechanics

Removal of English language support made the story inaccessible to many players
Frequent crashes, glitches, and performance issues affect gameplay experience
Increasing difficulty and monetization pressures as levels progress make some stages frustrating or impossible without purchases

story
455 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
44%
1%
The game features a charming and emotionally engaging storyline centered around artist cat characters, praised for its cute art style and well-crafted plot. However, many players are frustrated by the lack of English language support, which makes the story inaccessible to non-Japanese speakers, and some note that progression can be slow or hindered by microtransactions. Overall, the story is a major draw and adds depth to the match-3 gameplay, though language barriers and pacing issues detract from the experience for some.
- “I've yet to find a match 3 that surpasses this game in quality or enjoyment, and the story is beautiful I adore the art style so much, and I've completely fallen in love with all the characters!!”
- “The art in it is beautiful, it has many references to the beloved painter Van Gogh, there is adorable voice acting, the design of the characters is really cute and original, and the story is deep, emotional and adorable at the same time.”
- “Prepare to be extremely emotionally invested in the story of this sweet little cat.”
- “However, there is an error message in Japanese each time a story animation should be playing.”
- “Regardless, I kept playing only to find the story doesn't progress past chapter 50 anyway with no updates in sight.”
- “Here's my issue: as a non-Japanese speaker, I can't understand the story, nor do many others.”
graphics
171 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
36%
2%
The game is widely praised for its charming, cute, and unique art style featuring painted textures and adorable characters, which strongly enhances the relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. Players appreciate the smooth, visually appealing graphics, creative level designs, and the integration of a captivating, heartwarming storyline. While the graphics stand out as a major strength, a few users note language and technical issues that do not detract from the overall aesthetic appeal.
- “The art style is fantastic: I love how everything has a painted texture, it really gives it personality.”
- “A simple match 3 game with gorgeous painterly style graphics, endearing and interesting characters accompanied by a wonderful story.”
- “The graphic style is unique and you can tell they put a lot of work into it.”
- “Graphics are mediocre, if I'm being generous.”
- “I gave it only 2 stars because I couldn't understand the graphics in your language nor change it.”
- “Art style only gets you so far; fix the unstable core build.”
gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
31%
4%
The gameplay is a simple yet satisfying match-3 puzzle experience enhanced by creative mechanics and balanced challenge levels, making it easy to learn and enjoyable without feeling frustrating. It is praised for being fun, relaxing, and addicting, often complemented by a charming, engaging story and cute, vibrant art style. Many users appreciate the non-intrusive monetization and smooth mechanics, highlighting how the story and gameplay together create an emotional and entertaining experience.
- “The gameplay is simple, fun, and addicting while the art is cute and creative, along with the story!”
- “The gameplay is also challenging enough to keep me engaged with its creative layouts and goals.”
- “Fun gameplay with creative elements, cute story, and beautiful art!”
- “Gameplay is stock standard for a match-3.”
- “Nothing new when it comes to gameplay.”
- “I really wanted to play this game but it keeps jamming up every gameplay.”
monetization
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
27%
50%
Monetization in the game is generally non-intrusive, with no forced ads and optional purchases that offer power boosts or items, allowing most players to progress without spending money. However, some users note a recent increase in monetization efforts, including ads appearing unexpectedly and more pushy in-app purchase prompts after certain points, though the gameplay remains largely accessible and enjoyable without microtransactions. Overall, the game balances monetization with an engaging, ad-light experience and charming content.
- “There are lots of great special events, and while you can make in-game purchases to get items, you can get pretty far without having to do so (tip: when you finish a painting, share to Facebook or Twitter to get 100 free sardines).”
- “Microtransactions are there but not obnoxious (after you start ignoring the one at the end of each match).”
- “I also love that there are no ads, and no pressure to buy anything.”
- “There also seems to be a major drive towards monetization in the last month. The game has started feeling heavy handed with the increased push on buying items (after every successful puzzle) and spending sardines (double confirmation screen after failing a puzzle).”
- “Completely impossible without microtransactions.”
- “Really pushes the microtransactions after you reach a certain point, like many of these games, but with a thin veneer of plot to keep you interested.”
emotional
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently praise the game for its emotionally touching, heartwarming, and wholesome storyline, featuring charming, adorable characters that evoke strong attachments and empathy. The beautiful art, including references to Van Gogh, combined with cute character designs, voice acting, and witty humor, enhance the deeply emotional experience. Overall, it’s celebrated as a relaxing, heartfelt game that resonates strongly with players and often elicits tears and feelings of warmth.
- “The art in it is beautiful, with many references to the beloved painter Van Gogh. The adorable voice acting, original character design, and deep, emotional story create a touching and charming experience.”
- “This game has a very warm storyline that evokes feelings of pity, nostalgia, and wholesome happiness.”
- “Prepare to be extremely emotionally invested in the story of this sweet little cat.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
39%
The music in the game is consistently praised for being calming, soothing, and well-suited to the atmosphere, enhancing the overall charming and relaxing experience. Players find the soundtrack beautiful and enjoyable, often highlighting its role in complementing the cute art and engaging storyline.
- “The art style, music, and claymation intro are amazing as well.”
- “Very wholesome puzzle game, the story, music, and voices of the characters make this a very precious experience!”
- “It's super charming, from the art style to the music; I think it's super lovely.”
humor
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its cute, funny, and sometimes bittersweet humor, with amusing dialogue and charming characters that enhance its engaging and lighthearted story. Players appreciate the humor's blend with the adorable art style and simple, addictive gameplay, though some note language support issues affect their enjoyment. Overall, the humor is a key highlight that adds warmth and entertainment to the experience.
- “The designers keep things interesting and the dialogue is surprisingly funny.”
- “This game is adorable, hilarious and addictive.”
- “The story and characters are super cute and funny!”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
The game's stability is mixed, with frequent glitches such as random piece color changes, control bugs, and occasional freezes, especially during timed levels or animations. These issues can impact gameplay and completion of levels, though some users report no problems. Additionally, Android users note frequent updates and glitches triggered by phone charging or notifications.
- “Good game, would be 5 stars but the game has glitches where pieces randomly change colors, special items fire opposite the direction indicated, and pieces flip in unintended ways, causing lost items and creations.”
- “Unfortunately, the game glitches anytime I plug or unplug my phone from the charger or if I receive text messages.”
- “It sometimes glitches, especially during timed games, making those levels harder to complete.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is captivating and immersive, featuring a charming art style combined with a blend of sad and cute stories. Its fitting music enhances the relaxing and addictive experience, making players eager to return daily.
- “The art style is cute, the stories are sad and funny, and the music really fits the atmosphere.”
- “This game is really addictive; the art style is cute, the story is kind of sad but cute, and the atmosphere makes it very relaxing.”
- “I love this game; I can't put it down because of its captivating atmosphere.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The character development is praised for its appealing design and charming voice acting, complemented by a well-executed graphic style that enhances the overall presentation.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is enjoyable overall but experiences some performance issues when minimized, such as during calls or texts. Optimization could be improved to handle interruptions more smoothly.

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Starry Whiskers: Cats Atelier is a casual puzzle game.

Starry Whiskers: Cats Atelier is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Starry Whiskers: Cats Atelier was released on January 31, 2018.

Starry Whiskers: Cats Atelier was developed by cocone ONE corporation.

Starry Whiskers: Cats Atelier has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Starry Whiskers: Cats Atelier for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Starry Whiskers: Cats Atelier is a single player game.

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