Comparison guide

Games like Cat Chess: similar indie games to play next

Cat Chess works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.

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Why these games fit Cat Chess fans

Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.

9.1/10

Orb of Creation

A thoughtful incremental sandbox driven by spellcraft.

Jun 23, 2026

If you liked Cat Chess, Orb of Creation delivers familiar casual, indie and singleplayer for a seamless next pick. We scored it 9.1/10.

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8.7/10

Cursed Words: The Word Game That Isn't

Boggle-ish roguelike with stickers, stamps and delightful madness.

Apr 2, 2026

Cursed Words: The Word Game That Isn't leans into casual, indie and singleplayer, hitting the same notes that make Cat Chess click. We scored it 8.7/10.

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8.5/10

Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!

Cozy book-sorting sim with delightful magic.

Apr 30, 2026

Shared strengths in casual, cozy and indie make Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! an easy follow-up to Cat Chess. We scored it 8.5/10.

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8.4/10

Cozy Cleaner

Simple, soothing cleaning with cats and small upgrades.

Jun 22, 2026

Cozy Cleaner builds on casual, cozy and indie, giving Cat Chess fans a comparable feel. We scored it 8.4/10.

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8.4/10

Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit

A cozy, craftable life-sim with lovable ghost-bears.

Jul 15, 2026

If you liked Cat Chess, Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit delivers familiar casual, cozy and indie for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.4/10.

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8.2/10

Treasure Beach

Cozy beach scavenging and shopkeeping

Jun 20, 2026

Treasure Beach leans into casual, cozy and indie, hitting the same notes that make Cat Chess click. We scored it 8.2/10.

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8.1/10

Rock Bottom

Short, addictive mining with permanent upgrades.

Jul 14, 2026

Shared strengths in casual, indie and singleplayer make Rock Bottom an easy follow-up to Cat Chess. We scored it 8.1/10.

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7.6/10

Zero Stress King: Idle Defense

Chill idle tower defense where lava does the job.

Mar 30, 2026

Zero Stress King: Idle Defense builds on casual, indie and singleplayer, giving Cat Chess fans a comparable feel. We scored it 7.6/10.

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