Free cat games on Android are mostly virtual pet apps where you feed, dress and play with a cat, plus pretend-play towns, a rhythm game and a mischief game where you play as the cat. Check the content rating first, because two here aren't rated Everyone. My Talking Tom 2 mentions offline mini-games.
Cats rule the internet, so it's no surprise they rule a corner of Google Play too. For a child who's been asking for a kitten, a pet game can be a happy stand-in, and there's no litter tray to clean.
I read the Google Play listings for ten popular cat games and noted the developer, installs, the ads and in-app purchases labels, the content rating and any offline wording. They're in no particular order.
Most of them are about caring for a pet, but a few go their own way. One lets you play as a naughty cat, one is a music game full of meows, and a couple are pretend-play worlds made for little ones.
Cat games side by side
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Talking Tom 2: Pet Game | Outfit7 Limited | 1B+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | Yes: 'play offline mini-games' |
| My Talking Tom | Outfit7 Limited | 1B+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Cat Escape: Cat Games & Pets | Sunday.gg | 100M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| I Am Cat | Estoty | 50M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| My Cat - Virtual pet simulator | Appsyoulove | 50M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Duet Cats: Music & Meow Game | AMANOTES PTE. LTD. | 50M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Little Panda's Cat Game | BabyBus | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Little Kitty Town | TutoTOONS | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Cat Game - The Cats Collector! | Mino Games | 5M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Cocobi Cotton Candy Kitten | KIGLE | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
Ten kitten games, one by one
My Talking Tom 2: Pet Game
A virtual pet game where you feed Tom, change his look and collect pets, with more than 1B installs. Its listing mentions offline mini-games, which helps when there's no Wi-Fi.
My Talking Tom
The original game in the series, also from Outfit7 Limited. You adopt the cat, keep him happy and collect fashion and furniture items, and he talks back. It's rated Everyone 10+.
Cat Escape: Cat Games & Pets
A cosy pet simulator from Sunday.gg where you adopt your own virtual kitty. It has more than 100M installs and is rated Everyone.
I Am Cat
Here you play as the cat, causing mischief room by room. Estoty's game is rated Teen, so it's better suited to older children and grown-ups.
My Cat - Virtual pet simulator
Appsyoulove's simulator gives you a fluffy virtual cat to look after. A straightforward pick for children who want a pet of their own on screen.
Duet Cats: Music & Meow Game
A rhythm game that mixes real meow sounds with catchy songs, from AMANOTES PTE. LTD. Fun for music lovers rather than pet carers.
Little Panda's Cat Game
BabyBus makes apps for young children, and this one is an open cat world: hatch surprise eggs, feed and dress up your cats and play with them.
Little Kitty Town
A pretend-play town from TutoTOONS where kids explore, build and make up stories with the fluffy citizens.
Cat Game - The Cats Collector!
Mino Games describes a simple, cute collecting game where you care for a growing group of kitties. Good for short sessions.
Cocobi Cotton Candy Kitten
A sweet, colourful game from KIGLE where a special egg hatches into candy-themed kittens. It's aimed at the youngest players.
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Caring for a pet or being the cat?
Pet care games, like My Talking Tom 2, Cat Escape and My Cat, ask you to feed, wash and play with your cat. They're gentle and they reward coming back each day. I Am Cat flips that around, putting you in the cat's paws to knock things over, which is why it's rated Teen.
Then there are games for the youngest players. Little Panda's Cat Game, Little Kitty Town and Cocobi Cotton Candy Kitten come from studios that make apps for small children, with simple taps and bright worlds to explore.
Ratings worth a second look
- I Am Cat: rated Teen.
- My Talking Tom: rated Everyone 10+.
- Everything else here: rated Everyone.
- Ads: all ten show a Contains ads label.
- In-app purchases: all ten have them, so turn on approval for in-app purchases in Google Play.
Settling a child in with a new pet app
- Install it yourself and play for a few minutes first.
- Switch on approval for in-app purchases in Google Play's settings.
- Show your child where the adverts appear and how to close them.
- Agree how many times a day the pet gets a visit.
- Talk about how real cats are looked after, too.
What a virtual cat can teach
A pet game won't replace a real animal, but it can be a gentle way to talk about routines: feeding, washing, play and rest. If your child likes the caring side, it's a good moment to chat about what a real cat needs. Children who are curious about animals and how things work may enjoy these free science games too.
Cat games for travel and dressing up
Only My Talking Tom 2 mentions offline play, through its mini-games, so download it before a trip and check it opens without Wi-Fi. For a longer list of games that keep going on a plane, see my guide to free offline games for kids on Android tablets.
And if your house goes cat-crazy around dressing up season, my roundup of Halloween party games for adults and kids is a fun follow-on, black cat costumes very much included.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free cat games for kids?
Yes. All ten are free to install, and most are rated Everyone on Google Play.
Can I play cat games offline?
My Talking Tom 2's listing mentions offline mini-games. The others don't make an offline claim.
Which cat game is for toddlers?
Cocobi Cotton Candy Kitten, Little Panda's Cat Game and Little Kitty Town are made for young children.
Do cat games have ads?
All ten show a Contains ads label on Google Play.
Is there a game where you play as the cat?
Yes. In I Am Cat you play as a mischievous kitty. It's rated Teen.
What age is My Talking Tom for?
The original My Talking Tom is rated Everyone 10+ on Google Play.
