{"id":62906,"date":"2026-03-14T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=62906"},"modified":"2026-03-13T15:00:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T06:00:48","slug":"if-getting-a-cat-to-trust-you-wasnt-hard-enough-in-real-life-there-are-now-games-about-it-5-japanese-indie-games-about-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/indie-games\/if-getting-a-cat-to-trust-you-wasnt-hard-enough-in-real-life-there-are-now-games-about-it-5-japanese-indie-games-about-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"If getting a cat to\u00a0trust you\u00a0wasn\u2019t\u00a0hard enough in real life,\u00a0there are\u00a0now\u00a0games\u00a0about it: 5 Japanese indie games about cats\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to our weekend segment, where we\u00a0showcase\u00a0recent or upcoming Japanese indie games that share a specific theme.\u00a0Given the popularity of the household cat, it was only a matter of time before we covered this topic. So even if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0allergic to\u00a0them, chances are\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0find one\u00a0feline title on this list that will\u00a0melt your heart.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1512\" height=\"847\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-001.jpg 1512w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-001-380x213.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-001-768x430.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"campfire-with-cat\">Campfire with Cat&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A work companion title, Campfire with Cat runs in the background while you are busy with other tasks. Mouse clicks and keystrokes fan the flames of an in-game campfire,&nbsp;which emanates realistic crackling sounds and flickering flames. The flames will grow smaller and eventually die&nbsp;out&nbsp;if you stop working, which adds a sense of urgency and helps you focus on your&nbsp;deliverables.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1512\" height=\"851\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-002.jpg 1512w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-002-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-002-768x432.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the fire burns, several\u00a0types of\u00a0cats will join in\u00a0to\u00a0warm their cold bones. They occasionally chime in\u00a0with\u00a0their\u00a0meows, but\u00a0will otherwise not disturb you. Keeping the campfire lit will cause the cats to occasionally give messages of appreciation, as well as\u00a0reward you with treasure chests that hold unique items like campfire colors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1516\" height=\"848\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1516px) 100vw, 1516px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-003.jpg 1516w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-003-380x213.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-003-768x430.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Campfire with Cat requires&nbsp;very little&nbsp;interaction. Your total inputs and campfire burn time&nbsp;are&nbsp;tallied at the end of the day, whereupon you receive all your rewards.&nbsp;Despite having a few cosmetics, there&nbsp;are no plans for avatar customization or room editing, as they could distract you from your work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developed and published by&nbsp;Rirmor, Campfire with Cat is available on Windows (<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/4008490\/Campfire_with_Cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam<\/a>).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rural Cat Trails - Announcement Trailer\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YFrixE7glAo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rural-cat-trails\">Rural Cat Trails&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;looking for something more interactive, Rural Cat&nbsp;Trails&nbsp;has you controlling an adventurous cat&nbsp;that&nbsp;explores&nbsp;the fictional Japanese town of&nbsp;Nanoha&nbsp;in the middle of cherry blossom season.&nbsp;In this&nbsp;action-adventure&nbsp;game,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;be wall jumping, digging,&nbsp;swiping, and dashing your way across town to visit the shrine of your deceased owner&nbsp;atop a steep cliff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no traditional enemies. Instead,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;be navigating tight gaps,&nbsp;digging holes, and dashing through walls&nbsp;for&nbsp;treasures and&nbsp;Cat Cans,&nbsp;the latter of&nbsp;which increase your overall stamina and allow you to perform more actions in rapid succession.&nbsp;While some Cat Cans can be bought in stores, many of them are found through exploration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1519\" height=\"849\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1519px) 100vw, 1519px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-004.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-004.jpg 1519w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-004-380x212.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-004-768x429.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you explore&nbsp;Nanoha&nbsp;Town,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;meet residents who will ask for your help&nbsp;(there must not be a local&nbsp;handyman&nbsp;around). Completing their requests will reward you with items that you can use on your journey.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are some platforming challenges to be found, Rural Cat Trails is more about enjoying life as a cat in a rural Japanese setting. Developed and published by&nbsp;the&nbsp;husband-wife&nbsp;indie studio&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hibi_kaihatsu?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hibikai Games<\/a>, it is set to release this year for Windows (<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3922560\/Rural_Cat_Trails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam<\/a>).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1508\" height=\"840\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1508px) 100vw, 1508px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-005.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-005.jpg 1508w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-005-380x212.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-005-768x428.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"come-out-cat\">Come out, cat&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A little on the sadder side,&nbsp;Come&nbsp;out, cat is about a&nbsp;chonky&nbsp;blue kitty who is too shy to show themselves. By combining&nbsp;two&nbsp;separate&nbsp;word cards, one verb&nbsp;card&nbsp;and one subject card, you can call out to the cat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1521\" height=\"852\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1521px) 100vw, 1521px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-006.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-006.jpg 1521w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-006-380x213.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-006-768x430.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, saying something as nonsensical as \u201cCome out, hospital\u201d is not going to work. By carefully&nbsp;observing&nbsp;how the cat reacts to the&nbsp;words&nbsp;you say,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;be able to&nbsp;decipher the right phrase needed to coax it out of hiding.&nbsp;You only have a limited number of tries, however, so choosing the correct words&nbsp;is&nbsp;key if you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;want the cat to remain sad forever.&nbsp;Thankfully,&nbsp;playing through&nbsp;this game requires&nbsp;only&nbsp;about&nbsp;ten minutes of your time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other titles on this list,&nbsp;Come&nbsp;out, cat is&nbsp;totally free&nbsp;for Windows and macOS (<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3930300\/Come_out_cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam<\/a>). It was developed and published by Japanese YouTuber&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@shu3san\/featured\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shu3<\/a>, who is also known for making several Minecraft mods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NINJA CATS: Tactics \u2013 Official Trailer (January 2026)\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BUJ0dyDYt38?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ninja-cats-tactics\">Ninja Cats: Tactics&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cat-training\/battling RPG, Ninja Cats: Tactics has you raising 16 unique ninja felines and pitting them against other dangerous kitties. While you navigate the top-down&nbsp;battles using your mouse and keyboard,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;need to use your actual voice to train your cats into fighting shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Training works by choosing a cat and encouraging it&nbsp;with your voice. Saying the right words increases&nbsp;its stats and allows&nbsp;it to learn new abilities, while&nbsp;saying&nbsp;the wrong words will not be received well. Since each of the 16 cats has their own personality, not every word will work&nbsp;the same way&nbsp;for each of them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1518\" height=\"849\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1518px) 100vw, 1518px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-008.jpg 1518w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-008-380x213.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-008-768x430.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also talk to your cats in their Hako-Niwa, a customizable space where they&nbsp;gather together&nbsp;between training and battles. Conversations with your cats can influence their individual skills and collective teamwork, which further adds to the fantasy of creating your own fighting feline family.&nbsp;It should be noted that the game uses AI for voice recognition and defining cat emotions based on your microphone\u2019s input.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once&nbsp;you\u2019ve&nbsp;built up&nbsp;a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;team&nbsp;of cats,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;time to head into battle. Ninja Cats: Tactics&nbsp;features turn-based combat with up to five cats at a time. Using their unique abilities and the&nbsp;level\u2019s&nbsp;terrain to your advantage, you must defeat the enemy ninja team to claim victory.&nbsp;In addition to the Story Mode, where you must fight against teams of NPC cats to rise to the top of the Ninja Cat Battle hierarchy, the game will also include online PVP.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developed by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pit-step.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pit-Step<\/a>, Ninja Cats: Tactics is set to release in the first quarter of 2026 for Windows (<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3554660\/NINJA_CATS_Tactics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam<\/a>).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"nyanjet | Official Trailer | Gamflix\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rD9bVAfdblg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nyanjet\">nyanjet&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A precision platformer&nbsp;similar to&nbsp;titles like&nbsp;Jump King, Super Meat Boy, and Celeste,&nbsp;nyanjet&nbsp;tasks you with controlling a tiny cat strapped to a jetpack. With only a limited amount of fuel per&nbsp;thrust, you must carefully manage your resources as you make your way to the top.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1520\" height=\"850\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1520px) 100vw, 1520px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-009.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-009.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-009-380x213.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20241213-62906-009-768x429.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no power-ups or&nbsp;traditional checkpoints&nbsp;in&nbsp;nyanjet. True to the genre, it is a difficult game that auto-saves every successful climb and demoralizing fall.&nbsp;As the jetpack will leave you&nbsp;temporarily suspended&nbsp;in mid-air after each thrust,&nbsp;getting used to its unique mechanics is&nbsp;integral to making&nbsp;seemingly impossible&nbsp;jumps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developed and published by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nyanjet_game?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jyona<\/a>,&nbsp;nyanjet&nbsp;is set to release on March 13 for Windows (<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/4036270\/nyanjet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam<\/a>). A free demo is also available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those were five feline games that will hopefully give you your cat fix&nbsp;(it varies depending on your love for the animals).&nbsp;Unlike real cats, you can&nbsp;rest easy knowing that you can play these titles without any&nbsp;pesky&nbsp;allergies acting up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/indie-games\/from-solitary-south-pole-exploration-to-domesticating-wild-bears-in-post-nuclear-military-bases-5-japanese-indie-survival-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From solitary\u00a0South Pole exploration to\u00a0domesticating\u00a0wild bears in post-nuclear military bases: 5 Japanese indie survival games\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week&#8217;s indie showcase is dedicated to 5 games featuring cats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":62908,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[17],"class_list":["post-62906","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-indie-games","tag-japan-related-news"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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