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Niv · 2021 · Windows

Steam: 98 % positive of 5,063 reviews, as of Oct 28

A slice-of-death visual novel about making friends, cracking cat puns, and waiting for eternity to pass.

24 games that play like Purrgatory and 24 that look like it. Closest by gameplay: Come out, cat, A Date with Death and Cateau.

Player tags

  • Visual Novel
  • LGBTQ+
  • Cute
  • Point & Click
  • Cats
  • Funny
  • Story Rich
  • Hand-drawn
Map region: Visual Novels & Dating Sims
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Steam reviews

What players say

Players overwhelmingly love this short, free, cozy visual novel for its characters, puns and emotional story, though some find the writing and navigation rough.

Many players say the characters are the heart of the game: they feel real, grow over the story and stay with players long after the credits, and several admit to crying. Some players praise the cozy hand-drawn art, the calm soundtrack and the many cat puns, which they find either charming or, after a long session, tiring. Some reviewers mention the short length of roughly four to five hours and suggest playing it in shorter sittings. A few point out that the navigation between rooms can be disorienting, that the bright screen strains the eyes and that there is no dark mode. Several players note that the multiple endings and side stories reward a second playthrough. Steam's overall rating is extremely positive, and the reviews we read agree; the criticism is mostly small and about usability rather than the story itself.

Praised

  • Lovable, well-written characters

    Players find the cast relatable and flawed, and they enjoy watching the characters grow through their side stories.

    Many players
  • Emotional, bittersweet story

    Reviewers describe the story as touching or sad, with several saying it made them cry or stayed with them for a long time.

    Many players
  • Charming puns and humour

    Players enjoy the cat puns and the internet-style humour, though a few find them overwhelming over a long session.

    Many players
  • Cozy art style and music

    Players like the simple hand-drawn visuals and the calm, catchy soundtrack, which they say suit the mood of the game.

    Many players

Criticised

  • Confusing room navigation

    Players find the map and movement between rooms tricky at first, and some spend time clicking in circles.

    Some players
  • Short length

    Players mention the game is short, taking only a few hours, though most feel this suits its story.

    Some players
  • Text-heavy and long sessions tiring

    Reviewers say the game is very text-heavy and that puns and reading wear on the player after a long sitting.

    A few players
  • Bright screen and no dark mode

    Players say the white background strains their eyes and wish the game had a dark mode.

    A few players
Who it suits
Players who want a short, comforting, narrative-driven game with strong characters and a bit of humour will enjoy it.
Who should skip it
Players who dislike heavy text, constant puns or cramped navigation may want to skip it.

Summarised by AI from 80 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.

By gameplay

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At a glance

What games like Purrgatory have in common

  • The tags they share most often with Purrgatory: Story Rich (16 of 24), Cats (15) and Visual Novel (13).
  • They came out between 2016 and 2025, 13 of them after Purrgatory (2021).
  • Best rated by Steam players: A Castle Full of Cats (99 % positive of 4,104).

How these matches work

Matches come from embeddings of Steam descriptions, player tags and screenshots, computed offline. “Plays like” compares what the games are about and how players tag them; “Looks like” compares their screenshots. The share of positive reviews is based on Steam user reviews.

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