Pat the Cat

An idle desktop companion about keeping and customizing virtual cats

okfinegames · Released Jun 25, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 98% of 201
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 25; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 22, 2026
Minimum PC: with DX11; 4 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Pat the Cat?

A casual desktop pet game where a cat lives in the corner of your screen while you work. You unlock items, hats, and skins for your cats.

For you if...

+you enjoy feeding, bathing, and playing with virtual pets

Not for you if...

−you want constant activity rather than an idle companion

What players say

98% of 201 reviews are positive

Players praise the cat's reactions to typing and the fishing minigame. Some ask for more customization options, and a player reports being unable to launch the game because its data folder cannot be found.

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Pat the Cat system requirements

Minimum: with DX11, 4 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel® Core™ i3 @ 3.2 GHz
Graphics: Graphics card with DX11
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 350 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Pat the Cat have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Pat the Cat run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Pat the Cat use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam