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Just Waiting Cats

What kind of game is this, you ask? Well... you just wait for cats. That’s it. Really. Even if you don’t do anything, having someone come to see you— now and then— can feel surprisingly warm on an otherwise dull day.

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August 15, 2025
352 days ago
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About the Game

This game flows slowly and quietly, just like an uneventful day.

No rush, no tension, none of the pressure from busy days.

So, what kind of game is this?

Well... It’s simply a game where you wait for cats. That’s it. Really.

No controls, no goals, and honestly—no particular reason either.

When you’re doing absolutely nothing, the cats quietly come to you.

Of course, they won’t show up right away.

You’ll have to wait.

Truly. For a while.

Some cats drift in on balloons, and some show up looking slightly annoyed for no reason.

Why do they come? We’re not really sure either.

All you have to do is sit still and watch.

Pet them, and give them a name.

Even if you don’t do anything, having someone come to see you— now and then—

can feel surprisingly warm on an otherwise dull day.

Features

  • Over 30 unique cats with their own personalities

  • Real-time, slow-paced waiting gameplay

  • You can pet the cats and give them names

  • No missions, no scores, no growth—just the experience of waiting

  • Peaceful background music for a calm, cozy time

  • There’s no clear purpose… but maybe, somehow, it’ll feel meaningful