The Secret of Cat Island: 4 reasons to play this charming kitty kingdom sim

As oddly satisfying it is to watch cats frolic and sleep all day in real life, wouldn't it be even more adorable to see them fish, farm or even hitch a ride on a mine cart in their own kingdom? In The Secret of Cat Island, players can build their own kitty sanctuary from humble beginnings and watch as their haven for feline friends grows over time.

The charming simulation game from Like It Games offers a chill experience via a kitty-themed idyllic farm life - and if that's not enough to pick it up, here are a few more reasons why you should.

Cute cats doing what cats do best

Given that The Secret of Cat Island comes from the same creators of Dear My Cat, players can expect the same level of cuteness in the visuals of the game. Art styles are adorable and vibrant, with cuddly cats going about their day on each new island.

As players build their cat kingdom and progress through the game, they'll unlock more locations and meet new cats along the way. There are adventurer cats, pilot cats and, of course, your typical lazy cat - each with their own personalities and backstories. Plus, if you listen to their tales with each new encounter, you might even discover the titular secret of the island.

A cat-themed collection game

Of course, you'll not only get to meet cute kitties on your adventures, but you'll also get to collect them. You can invite them into your island and build them a place to call home. Eventually, they'll play, farm, fish and eat on your turf. Each one has a unique appearance, so watching them do their thing is already a relaxing experience in itself.

Adrenaline-pumping adventures await

Now, while the idyllic farm life is pretty Zen, you'll still have plenty of opportunities to venture out and feed your inner adventurer. When the wanderlust bug bites, you can explore mysterious locales and uncover hidden secrets littered across the islands.

Each new place unlocked offers fresh stories and new cats, with gorgeous-looking designs and varied concepts. You can craft your cat village, grow and harvest crops, cook scrumptious goodies for your cats, create tools to collect resources and even bomb your way through a mine.

Lovely decors and cosmetics

When you build your kingdom, you'll want to customise the look and feel of your village as much as you can - and you can do so with the wealth of decorations you can add to spruce up your place. You can also expand your island, remove debris, clean up the surroundings and switch up the colours of your houses. Decors you put in place will also affect how your cats interact with them.

If you're curious to discover the secrets of a cat-filled kingdom, The Secret of Cat Island is available to download on the iOS App Store and on the Google Play Store for Android devices. It's a free-to-play game with in-app purchases.