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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 4.0 GHz Dual Core Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Videocard with at least 512MB Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

Cats of the Ming Dynasty

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Released March 11, 2024
sample: 191 reviews posted after launch (46 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 191 reviews (« Very Positive »)
0,99€ 0,74€ -25%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

This relaxed cat-collecting sim charms players with its hand-drawn art and soothing soundtrack. Nearly every review celebrates the experience, calling it a breezy, affordable escape.

What it's about: Partez à la recherche de chats adorables dans la ville de Suzhou pendant la dynastie Ming ! Plongez dans la beauté de l'art ancien en interagissant avec 600 chats dessinés à la main dans des décors historiques et avec des personnages.

In-game

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« Lovely cat searching game with wonderfully detailed cats, pleasant music and no penalty for hints. Very nice. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Great hidden cat game. It made a nice change from the games that use black and white line art to find the cats hidden within. Easy achievements. Simply find all the cats. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« PRO - nice and funny art for the genre / very cheap NEUTRAL - many levels , lots of cats to find CONS - on the easy side compared to others »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Love the Hand painted canvases. The cats are sometimes hard to find. Relaxing game with light Chinese ancient style music. 10/10. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« A cute little game with lots of cats to be found. It is on the easier side compared to the other games from this dev. The art is unique, and I enjoyed to dive into this setting to look for cats. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I love going back to my Chinese roots and finding cats in Ancient China. Interesting scenic locations and adorable cats. 10/10 recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« "In no way should you consider victory or submission to be a cause for shame or pride." - General Qi Jiguang. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played

In players' words

« Lovely cat searching game with wonderfully detailed cats, pleasant music and no penalty for hints. Very nice. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« A cute little game with lots of cats to be found. It is on the easier side compared to the other games from this dev. The art is unique, and I enjoyed to dive into this setting to look for cats. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Great hidden cat game. It made a nice change from the games that use black and white line art to find the cats hidden within. Easy achievements. Simply find all the cats. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« I love going back to my Chinese roots and finding cats in Ancient China. Interesting scenic locations and adorable cats. 10/10 recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« PRO - nice and funny art for the genre / very cheap NEUTRAL - many levels , lots of cats to find CONS - on the easy side compared to others »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« "In no way should you consider victory or submission to be a cause for shame or pride." - General Qi Jiguang. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Love the Hand painted canvases. The cats are sometimes hard to find. Relaxing game with light Chinese ancient style music. 10/10. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 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
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=29
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=28
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=18
Content / longevity
85 % pos · n=13
Value for money
100 % pos · n=5
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Graphics / art292810
Gameplay282521
Audio / music181800
Content / longevity131102
Value for money5500
Performance1001
Story / writing1100
Interface / UX1100

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
98 % (n=174)
2-10h
100 % (n=15)
10-25h
100 % (n=1)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

71,3 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 100 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 77,8 % of players.

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Strengths

  • Hand-drawn aesthetics dominate praise: 28 positive mentions out of 29
  • The soundtrack earns universal acclaim: 18 positive mentions out of 18
  • Players highlight the game’s accessibility and fun factor: 5 mentions of 'facile' and 2 of 'fun'

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues surface rarely but exist: 1 negative mention out of 1
  • Content runs short for some: 2 negative mentions out of 13

Who is it for?

Fans of cozy, low-stakes experiences will find a perfect match. Anyone craving a short but visually rich break will appreciate its charm.

Is Cats of the Ming Dynasty worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 98% of 191 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Hand-drawn aesthetics dominate praise. Current price: 0,74€ (25% off).

Verdict

A delightful 98% positive reception confirms this is a standout in the casual genre. Its art and music alone make it worth the price, even if the adventure is brief.

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Cats of the Ming Dynasty: 96/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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