Stray Cats in Cozy Town

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"Stray Cats in Cozy Town" is a free-to-play hidden-object game where you join a village community of respected and loved stray cats. Explore charming streets and alleys to find all 150 stray cats and feed them by locating food bowls. Become a part of this special feline-filled world and see if you can find all the stray cats.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 559 reviews

music46 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Charming and cute art style with a relaxing soundtrack, making it a great game for unwinding.
The game is free to play and supports a good cause, with DLC profits going to help real stray cats.
The difficulty of finding hidden cats is well-balanced, providing a fun challenge without being overly frustrating.

The game can be quite short, with some players wishing for more content or levels.
Pressing the settings button can unexpectedly close the game, which can be frustrating.
Some players found the hint system to be too revealing, taking away from the challenge of finding the last few cats.

music
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and calming qualities, enhancing the overall cozy atmosphere. While some players noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive, it is generally well-composed and enjoyable, with specific mentions of charming day and night themes. The combination of soothing music and adorable visuals contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful experience for players looking to unwind.
- “This is a relaxing hidden object game with nice background music and adorable cats!”
- “The music and kitties are so adorable, the atmosphere was already amazing and realizing they support protecting animals!”
- “Overall the formula remains true to devcats' style, featuring adorable art, tricky cats to discover, a relaxing soundtrack, and an amazing cause to support while enjoying one of the best single-sitting cozy games out there.”
- “The music can get repetitive but wasn't a deal-breaker since it was well composed.”
- “The music is repetitive but calming, and the hint functionality helps out rather well if you’re stuck (albeit with a slower recharge than I’d expected).”
- “The music could be longer or more varied though.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, featuring vibrant colors and delightful designs that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the high-quality visuals, which are described as both relaxing and engaging, complemented by soothing music. The combination of beautiful artwork and well-executed graphics contributes to a cozy and enjoyable gameplay atmosphere.
- “The artwork looks great, the music sounds awesome, and the game itself is very fun to play.”
- “As always, the visuals are simply lovely with various soft colors livening up the scene and many fun little designs for some of the cats including plenty of cute little references.”
- “This game has interesting graphics that seem to be hand-drawn but are quite high-quality, pleasant, and easy on the eyes.”
- “This is as cozy as it gets with neat graphics and relaxing gameplay.”
- “Although the game's concept is simple, the artwork, music and varying degrees of difficulty make this game well worth playing.”
- “---{ graphics }---”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics and charming art, providing a relaxing and enjoyable experience as players search for hidden cats and food bowls in a beautifully detailed environment. While the game offers a calming atmosphere and increasing challenges, it can become somewhat monotonous over time. Overall, it is a delightful choice for fans of hidden object games and cat lovers, despite occasional glitches.
- “The game is really fun to play as it has a calm and exciting gameplay as you try and find all of the cute stray cats and water bowls!”
- “The gameplay is fun and relaxing, and there are so many cats to find.”
- “Stray Cats in Cozy Town is a charming game that blends lovely art with fun gameplay, making it a great pick for fans of hidden object games and cat lovers alike.”
- “Gameplay is basic search and click: you let the simple music wash over you and, zen-like, search a beautifully detailed map for food bowls and (150) hidden cats.”
- “- a bit monotonous at times - despite the cute art and increasing difficulty, the gameplay can become somewhat monotonous after a while.”
- “Although the gameplay can become somewhat repetitive, especially towards the end, it remains a worthwhile pick if you’re looking for a relaxing game.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming and wholesome narrative, which resonates deeply with players, often evoking feelings of joy and nostalgia. Many users appreciate the game's ability to provide comfort and relaxation, particularly through its soothing music and uplifting themes centered around caring for stray cats. Overall, it is celebrated as a cozy experience that fosters positive emotions and a sense of community.
- “The text about the water pots really made me cry a little!”
- “I just loved it, it's so wholesome <3 the music is really chill and helps to relieve anxiety.”
- “This game made me feel so relaxed after a long anxious day, thanks to the creators for this and for helping the stray cats have a better life <3”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a mission to help stray cats by finding them in the neighborhood and providing them with food and water, though some users note that the narrative is minimal or lacking depth.
- “I am grateful to the devs for their mission to help strays.”
- “☐ no story”
- “☐ no story”
- “The mission is simple: find all the cats in the neighborhood during the day and at night (DLC), put fresh water in the pots during the hot day, and fill bowls with food during the cooling night.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its calming music, charming art, and relaxing gameplay, creating a peaceful environment that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the game's focus on animal protection, which further enriches the atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for unwinding. However, some note that the music may become repetitive during extended play.
- “The calm music is lovely and adds a lot to the atmosphere, but you will most likely notice it loop several times in a normal playthrough.”
- “The peaceful atmosphere, lovely art, and simple mechanics make it a perfect game for unwinding.”
- “A relaxing and chill atmosphere accompanies you while you find and help cats.”
- “The atmosphere feels bland and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
- “Despite the game's premise, the atmosphere is surprisingly dull and fails to engage the player.”
- “The environment feels lifeless, making it hard to get invested in the game's world.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being poorly made and buggy, with users reporting visual glitches and issues with achievements. Overall, it does not meet the expected quality standards of the company.
- “It is poorly made, buggy, and not up to the normal standards of this company.”
- “Buggy achievements, strains the eyes to see the cat.”
- “It's great and cute and fun, but after the first eighty or so, I encountered really bad visual glitches.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing and adorable art style, particularly in the whimsical positions of the cats, such as a fishing cat. Players find the experience enjoyable and lighthearted, contributing to the game's overall charm.
- “It is fun when you're finding the cats; they'll be in funny positions, such as a fishing cat.”
- “Funny and cute art, and a nice little game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability due to the challenge of locating all the cats, which players are unlikely to remember across multiple playthroughs, despite all achievements being attainable in a single run.
- “Each playthrough offers a fresh experience, making it easy to dive back in and discover new strategies and secrets.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two playthroughs feel the same, keeping the game engaging and fun.”
- “The replay value is high since you aren't likely to remember where all of the cats are for quite a few playthroughs, while all of the achievements can be earned in a single playthrough.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The story doesn't change, and the side quests feel repetitive.”
- “After finishing the game, I found that there was no real reason to replay it. The lack of different endings or significant choices made it feel stale.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding in the game to be excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time that feels overwhelming.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”