Games Like Pix the Cat

It's time to gear up!Get ready for more ghost chain gobbling and frantic action in PAC-MAN® CE-DX+! The award-winning chomping game makes a shattering debut on Steam with even more content and a refined user-interface to compare high scores with your friends!

Why similar: Arcade 40%, Retro 21.1%, Score Attack 18%, Fast-Paced 12.8%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive evolution of the grid-based chaining mechanics that make Pix the Cat so addictive.

The much-awaited sequel to PAC-MAN™ CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION! Featuring eye-popping 3D graphics and funky visuals! New modes include Score Attack and an Adventure mode!

Why similar: Arcade 41.5%, Retro 16.7%, Fast-Paced 14.8%, Score Attack 12.7%, Casual 12%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern, high-speed take on classic maze-chasing with even more intense visual flair and chaining opportunities.

Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!

Why similar: Cats 48.6%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 11.5%, Retro 10.9%, Indie 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the cat-themed aesthetic and retro arcade shooter gameplay that fans of Pix the Cat will appreciate.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.

Why similar: Arcade 46.4%, Retro 21.8%, Score Attack 11.8%, Indie 6.3%, Casual 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential arcade score-attack game that demands the same level of twitch reflexes and spatial awareness.

Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

Why similar: Arcade 60%, Action 22.5%, Indie 14.3%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by arcade masters, this twin-stick shooter provides an incredibly fast and polished score-chasing experience.

Radical Rabbit Stew is a hare-raising action-arcade game, featuring fast-paced whack-a-rabbit gameplay, scintillating puzzles, super-sized boss fights, juicy pixel graphics and a sizzling soundtrack, perfect for new players and 16-bit retro fans alike!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 28%, Arcade 16.1%, Cartoony 12.3%, Cartoon 11.2%, Retro 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers fast-paced, arcade-style puzzle action with a quirky, colorful aesthetic similar to Pix the Cat.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Arcade 32.9%, Fast-Paced 29.8%, Retro 12.7%, Indie 12%, Action 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, reflex-heavy arcade platformer that captures the 'just one more try' spirit of Pix the Cat.

OlliOlli World is a bold new skateboarding action-platformer that’s bursting with personality. Flip and flow through the vivid and vibrant world of Radlandia, meeting colorful characters as you grind, trick, and air your way to discover the mystical skate gods on your quest for Gnarvana.

Why similar: Cartoony 69.3%, Action 30.7%

Why You'll Like It: While it is a skateboarding game, its focus on flow, rhythm, and chaining tricks for high scores feels very similar in spirit.

The award winning arcade platformer! Race to climb falling blocks as you dodge lava, dragons, and space chickens? Fast-paced retro goodness!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 38.3%, Arcade 29.1%, Action 16.9%, Indie 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style survival game that requires quick thinking and precise platforming to climb higher.

A fast-paced arcade game inspired by the real-life stray dogs of the Moscow metro. Compete in online leaderboards and progress through a challenging campaign while unlocking guest critters from your fave games! Juggle vodka, bark fire, cook bears, and more! Can you steal enough food to survive?

Why similar: Cats 47.4%, Score Attack 17.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 7.8%, Cute 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, score-attack arcade game that features animal protagonists and fast-paced, reflex-driven gameplay.

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 43.5%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 17.1%, Indie 16.3%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-action game provides an intense, sensory-overload experience that requires perfect timing and reflexes.

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 39.9%, Arcade 26.7%, Score Attack 13.5%, Indie 12.6%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, minimalist test of reflexes that shares the same 'fail fast, restart instantly' arcade philosophy.

Shoot, reflect, and jetpack your way through ChargeShot -- a local-multiplayer, space-bounty-hunter, deathmatch game with a focus on fast-paced, twitch gameplay. Prove to your friends that you are the greatest warrior in the galaxy. No friends? No problem.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 58.9%, Action 20.3%, Indie 18.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive local multiplayer shooter that focuses on quick reflexes and 4-player arcade mayhem.

The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

Why similar: Arcade 36.1%, Fast-Paced 20.4%, Retro 12.5%, Action 12.4%, Indie 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style dogfighting game where the focus is entirely on high-score mastery and frantic, fast-paced combat.

Super Treasure Arena is a frantic, retro-inspired arena shooter for up to 4 players, where collecting and stealing loot from your opponents is the key to victory.

Why similar: Action 52.8%, Indie 47.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides fast-paced, local multiplayer arena combat that mirrors the competitive spirit of Pix the Cat.

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

Why similar: Indie 46.8%, Retro 23.3%, Action 23.2%, Singleplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It blends grid-based movement with a rhythmic, score-focused loop that feels like a strategic cousin to arcade chaining.

Sloths. Pizza. Chaos. Battlesloths 2025: The Great Pizza Wars is the fast-paced multiplayer competitive twin-stick shooter of your slothy dreams & the sequel to Battlesloths. Compete with up to four human players or AI sloths. Use a myriad of weaponry to destroy your enemies in a quest to... EAT. ALL. PIZZA!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 28.4%, Local Multiplayer 24.3%, Fast-Paced 18.8%, Action 12.3%, Indie 11%

Why You'll Like It: A frantic, 4-player local multiplayer game that captures the chaotic, fun-first energy of arcade party games.

Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.

Why similar: Arcade 46.6%, Action 17.9%, Retro 15.3%, Indie 14%, Singleplayer 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-based platformer demands perfect timing and reflex-based execution to maintain a high-score run.

Meet the kitties, the heroes of the new go-kart racing game! Overcome obstacles on the tracks, evade mines and bombs, blast your competitors with bubble gum and other awesome weapons to stop or slow them down. And don’t forget to collect power-ups on the way to be the fastest driver on the track.

Why similar: Cats 68%, Indie 19%, Casual 10%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A cat-themed arcade racing game that offers a lighter, more casual take on the arcade genre.

Crash blocks together into huge chain reactions in this frantic arcade action puzzler! Pick your favorite character and experience their tale in the Story Mode, solve tricky brain teasers and make your own in Puzzle Mode, shoot for high scores in Solo Play, or go head to head in Versus Mode!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 35.3%, Arcade 23.7%, Cartoony 15.4%, Cute 10.1%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style puzzle game that focuses on chaining moves together to achieve high scores in a vibrant, colorful world.

Frantic Gameplay, Juicy Visuals, Hypnotic Beats: SPITLINGS is a cute but unforgiving Hardcore Arcade Game for 1 - 4 players in which you waggle through a gauntlet of bouncy bubbles.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 30.5%, Local Multiplayer 26.3%, Arcade 21.3%, Cute 9.2%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An unforgiving, fast-paced arcade platformer that demands high levels of coordination and reflex speed.

The cat's outta the bag! That's why we're bringing a barrel. Compete for high scores by nabbing as many cats as you can.

Why similar: Cats 53%, Score Attack 22.4%, Arcade 17.9%, Indie 2.8%, Casual 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style score-attack game featuring cats and unique mechanics like bullet-time to help players survive.

Strikers Edge is a medieval dodgeball with weapons, ancient warriors and special powers. Challenge your opponents in local multiplayer, ascend to the top of the ladder and become the best striker!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 23.4%, Local Multiplayer 20.3%, Action 12.9%, Fast-Paced 12.8%, Arcade 12%

Why You'll Like It: This dodgeball-inspired arena game features tight, arcade-style mechanics that are perfect for competitive local play.

Avoid rain, get stars,and run across the passage! Retro but new, high-speed action game filled with many hidden elements!

Why similar: Cats 36.3%, Score Attack 19.6%, Arcade 18%, Action 9.6%, Retro 9%

AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!

Why similar: Cats 47.2%, Arcade 16.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, Action 9.2%, Score Attack 8.5%

Save the Universe with the Alien-Cat in this brand new puzzle-platformer game! Jump on your enemies heads, push the boxes and walk on the ceiling.

Why similar: Cats 64.8%, Indie 31.6%, Casual 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, family-friendly arcade experience that features simple, accessible mechanics with a cat theme.

Have you ever wanted to be a cat? You will be able, thanks to the aventure platformer The Purring Quest. Take on the role of Kimchi the cat and meet famous cat of the internet in a journey full of humor.

Why similar: Cats 84.5%, Cute 6.4%, Indie 4.8%, Action 2%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cat-focused platformer that prioritizes exploration and charm over high-speed arcade action.

WonderCat is a thrilling one finger runner-platformer with a twist of reflexion. Help the WonderCat come back home through 5 worlds, 50 hand-made levels and 5 giant bosses. Collect the glowing stones to unlock 5 secret levels and extra achievements.

Why similar: Cats 57.8%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 8.2%, Indie 6.9%, Cute 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cat-themed platformer that provides a more relaxed, casual experience while retaining the cute aesthetic.

Take control of a cat and invite your friends to participate in this amazing multiplayer match where you will have to be the fastest and smartest to unwind your ball of yarn first! Don't let the others outrun you because only one of you will have the chance to lift the Gold Cup 😺🏆

Why similar: Cats 44.9%, Score Attack 15.7%, Arcade 11%, Cartoony 9.1%, Cartoon 7.6%

Meow Pow is an energetic, high-speed sports-ish game. With easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven movement, players dart around the arena as cats, slapping everything in sight. 1 - 4 players local matches, players can go up against the AI, friends, or both. (ﾉ*ФωФ)ﾉ ●--- ヽ(ΦωΦヽ)

Why similar: Cats 38.1%, Local Multiplayer 24.3%, 4 Player Local 20.7%, Cute 5.9%, Action 5.5%

You are an overpowered gladiator with the skills to destroy all who stand before you. The only problem is, so is everyone else! Enter the Domiverse for fast and frantic fun in this party brawler made for up to four players in local play.

Why similar: Cats 24.2%, Local Multiplayer 22.5%, 4 Player Local 20.3%, Fast-Paced 13.8%, Arcade 10.4%

Leap, blast and bob your way through over a hundred levels of cute platforming action in BUBBLES THE CAT!

Why similar: Cats 63.5%, Indie 10.5%, Retro 9.7%, Cute 9%, Action 7.3%

Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!

Why similar: Cats 51.6%, Arcade 15.9%, Retro 11.6%, Indie 6.6%, Cute 6.5%

TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 45.9%, 4 Player Local 25.3%, Action 8.8%, Indie 8.4%, Arcade 7.9%

PAC-MAN 256 is the maze that never ends. But the Glitch is coming for you…

Why similar: Arcade 34.3%, Retro 17.5%, Local Multiplayer 17.5%, Action 13.7%, 4 Player Local 12.3%

I wanna be the Cat is a challenging roguelite platformer inspired by I wanna be the Guy fangames.Fight against famous videogame characters turned into cats and try to claim "THE CAT" as the ultimate title.

Why similar: Cats 85%, Action 7.9%, Indie 7.1%

Award-winning same-screen party racing for up to 16 players! Race brutal-cute aliens on exotic planets, using weapon powerups and physics-based vehicles to annihilate your competition in frantic round-based combat. Connect spare gamepads, laptops and smart devices as extra controllers.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 25.6%, 4 Player Local 21.5%, Fast-Paced 19.1%, Arcade 13.9%, Retro 7.3%

Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 27.3%, Local Multiplayer 22%, Arcade 18.9%, Fast-Paced 17.3%, Cute 8.3%

Compete for the top scores in this combination of two classic arcade games, or fight your friends to prove who has the longest SnOut!

Why similar: Arcade 33.5%, Local Multiplayer 25.9%, Action 14.8%, Retro 12.4%, Casual 7.1%

BE A CAT! SAVE YOUR HUMAN! You're a fluffy feline who must save their owner from the hordes of flesh eating greebles which dwell within the bathroom. Will she make it through her morning business alive? Only you can save her!

Why similar: Cats 55.7%, Arcade 15.4%, Retro 9.8%, Cute 7.2%, Action 4.6%

Cat Bait is a casual game with cute pixel graphics. Control the Cat Bait, dodge enemies, and use the unique abilities of helper cats.

Why similar: Cats 70.3%, Cute 10.1%, Indie 8%, Action 6.9%, Casual 2.8%

PIXELMAN is a retro styled, action-filled, high-score chaser arcade game, where you control the title character in his mission to rescue the citizens of Pixville from the evil Baron Von Pixel and his contraptions.

Why similar: Retro 20.3%, Score Attack 17.7%, Action 16.8%, Arcade 16.2%, Indie 14.6%

Take control of a nimble janitor to rid the world of dust and debris.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 24.1%, Indie 21.6%, Fast-Paced 16.5%, Score Attack 16%, Action 13.1%

Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 33.2%, Fast-Paced 25.9%, 4 Player Local 22.7%, Indie 6.3%, Action 5.8%

Break, hit, meow! Play for the best karate cats in the world! Their paws are not the softest.

Why similar: Cats 41.6%, Fast-Paced 29.7%, Indie 11.6%, Cute 10.3%, Casual 6.8%

Do you like cats? Then this is the purrfect game for you!

Why similar: Cats 69.1%, Cute 11.3%, Indie 6.8%, Action 6.7%, Casual 4.6%

Velocibox is a twitch-heavy action game crafted for the hardcore audience.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 49.2%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 16.1%, Indie 16.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%

SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!

Why similar: Cats 78.4%, Cute 11.1%, Action 8%, Singleplayer 2.5%

The best sim game about adventures of an urban cat in the village.

Why similar: Cats 66.1%, Cartoony 10.2%, Cute 8.6%, Indie 7.4%, Action 6.4%

Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!

Why similar: Score Attack 29.5%, Fast-Paced 29.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Cute 10%, Action 7.6%

Undercat is a non-restrictive 2D platformer with co-op and PvP modes. Help the Resistance to overthrow the Cats' tyranny and liberate the animal city!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 36.9%, Retro 23.3%, Cute 16%, Indie 10.9%, Action 10.2%

Cat Warroir is an action-platformer of retro and cute style about a cat knight on his way to recapture his stolen treasure. Deep into the dangerous fantasy world,defeat the challenging big boss with your slash, dash, jump, walljump and other skills to find the treasure back!

Why similar: Cats 36.7%, Retro 14.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Cartoon 9.6%, Action 8%

Ride brooms, cast spells and transform your enemies into chickens in this intense magical sport

Why similar: Cats 41.5%, 4 Player Local 29.5%, Arcade 16.6%, Cute 7%, Action 5.3%

MagiCat is a side-scrolling platformer inspired by the retro games from 16-bit era. The game features a cute magical cat adventuring 63 levels, each with their own unique boss battle spread across 7 worlds.

Why similar: Cats 71.5%, Cute 9.8%, Action 9.1%, Indie 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

Why similar: Arcade 27.6%, Score Attack 27.3%, Cartoon 16.2%, Retro 14.5%, Action 9.5%

Help Slimey, our tiny slippery protagonist, visit his friends for some well deserved teatime after some thrilling platforming challenges!

Why similar: Cats 47.7%, Cartoony 12.6%, Retro 11.4%, Cartoon 11.3%, Cute 6.8%

Astro Duel is a competitive local multiplayer party game. Rounds are quick and death is sudden. Blast your friends into space. Run over their helpless bodies for good measure.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 25.8%, Local Multiplayer 19.2%, Fast-Paced 14.6%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 10.5%

Chase high scores in a series of breakneck typing minigames! Keep up with keyboard-mashing cats, banana-wielding monkey-cowboys and more as you QWERTY your way to new heights!

Why similar: Cats 35.2%, Score Attack 19.3%, Arcade 17%, Cartoony 11.7%, Cartoon 9.6%

Inspired by the legendary ZX Spectrum classic Bugaboo (La Pulga), Flix the Flea is a precision arcade platformer where every jump counts. Master momentum, bounce through deadly caverns, and conquer ten challenging levels in this deceptively simple but brutally addictive skill game.

Why similar: Arcade 27.3%, Fast-Paced 19.4%, Score Attack 17.9%, Action 16.1%, Retro 13.1%