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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : windows 10 Processeur : Intel i3 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 450 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows11 Processeur : Intel i5 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 1080 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 600 MB d'espace disque disponible

Pet the Cat

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Released July 17, 2026
sample: 163 reviews posted after launch (23 AI-classified)
75/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 81 % · 163 reviews (« Very Positive »)
5,19€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Feline companionship drives this indie action experience, hooking 112 players for up to ten hours with an 85 percent satisfaction rate in that bracket. Overall, the game holds an 81 percent positive rating across 163 reviews since its launch.

What it's about: Pet the Cat is a bullet-hell shooter where you unleash powerful attacks by petting an adorable cat! Fight through endless waves of enemies and upgrade your kitty into a formidable force with food, items, and weapons.

In-game

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« PET THIS CAT PET THAT CAT PET ALL THE CATS ALL THE PAT PATS FOR ALL THE KITTIES YES »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played
« Great shooter with cats definitely worth the purchase. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 8 h played
« Cute and really funny game. I love the design. Remember: Please do not the cat »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 4 h played
« waited for this game for months. i genuinely love it so much. highly recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 8 h played
« PET ALL THE KITTYS BUY NOW TO PET KITTYS MUST PET ALL to be serious tho really fun game kinda challenging but really good »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 5 h played
« The game has very smooth movement, and I like the artstyle.. there is plenty of different combos and synergies you can make with the different items and upgrades allowing for a lot of different and unique runs. Would recommend :3 »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« I petted the cat and it bit me... I think the kitty likes me /ᐠ ˵> ˕ <˵マ meow~ »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played

In players' words

« PET THIS CAT PET THAT CAT PET ALL THE CATS ALL THE PAT PATS FOR ALL THE KITTIES YES »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played
« PET ALL THE KITTYS BUY NOW TO PET KITTYS MUST PET ALL to be serious tho really fun game kinda challenging but really good »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 5 h played
« Great shooter with cats definitely worth the purchase. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 8 h played
« The game has very smooth movement, and I like the artstyle.. there is plenty of different combos and synergies you can make with the different items and upgrades allowing for a lot of different and unique runs. Would recommend :3 »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« Cute and really funny game. I love the design. Remember: Please do not the cat »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 4 h played
« I petted the cat and it bit me... I think the kitty likes me /ᐠ ˵> ˕ <˵マ meow~ »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« waited for this game for months. i genuinely love it so much. highly recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 8 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
91 % pos · n=22
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=8
Content / longevity
29 % pos · n=7
Value for money
100 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay222011
Graphics / art8800
Content / longevity7232
Value for money5500
Audio / music4400
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.4 h.

<2h
69 % (n=36)
2-10h
85 % (n=112)
10-25h
77 % (n=13)
>25h
100 % (n=2)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

23,1 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 18 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 60,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The core gameplay loop earns high praise with 20 positive mentions out of 22 total.
  • Visual presentation pleases the community, gathering 8 positive mentions out of 8.
  • Pricing satisfies buyers completely, noted positively in 5 out of 5 mentions.
  • Sound design hits the right notes with 4 positive mentions out of 4.

Weaknesses

  • Content depth divides the player base, showing 2 positive, 2 negative, and 3 mixed mentions out of 7.
  • Technical glitches appear minimally, reflected in 1 negative mention out of 1 for bugs.

Who is it for?

Casual gamers looking for an accessible, lighthearted action indie centered around felines will find a charming experience here.

Is Pet the Cat worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 81% of 163 Steam reviews are positive (player score 75/100). Most-praised strength: The core gameplay loop earns high praise. Current price: 5,19€.

Verdict

Pet the Cat delivers a genuinely cute and engaging indie romp that keeps players entertained for a solid handful of hours. Backed by a strong 81 percent approval rating from 163 reviews, it proves to be a worthwhile pickup despite minor content limitations.

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Pet the Cat: 75/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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