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Cat Chess

Play the ancient and thrilling game of Chess but with... cats! Lead your furry friends to the Purrfect battle of brains and whiskers!

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Developer
Capricia Labs
Publisher
Capricia Productions
Release
July 14, 2026
19 days ago
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Very Positive421 reviews86.2%

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About the Game

Play the ancient and thrilling game of Chess with... CATS!

Everything is more fun, cute and chaotic with cats, including the game of chess!
So sit back, and lead your furry friends to The Purrfect battle of brains and whiskers.
Classic chess reinvented with attitude, humor, and, of course, adorable cats.

We are not saying this game will change the future of gaming…


BUT… there SHOULD be a chess game with cats, right?


How come there isn’t one? How can that be?!

Main Features:

  • Classic chess mechanics with a feline twist

  • Each piece is a unique cat breed with expressive animations and personality

  • Every interaction between pieces is fun, cute and funny

  • Stray Cats - fierce, witty, rebellious

  • House Cats - elegant, calculated, smug

  • Funny emotes, quick matches, and chaotic charm

  • Play with your cats while waiting for the opponent’s turn

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