Summary
What makes a great video game cat? Some of the best cats in games are adorable, but that doesn’t mean there is no place for the creepy and evil cats of the video game world. The best cats in video games make an impact on the player and are remembered for years to come.
Cats are a great addition to any game, but iconic cats are more than just background, they are vibrant three-dimensional characters with their own agenda, which may or may not align with the player’s goals.
There is some debateabout whether the Erdtree Burial Watchdogs are cats or dogs, but that is definitely down to some interpreting the term “watchdog” literally rather than figuratively. His grotesque shriveled cat-like face, pointy ears, and long thin tail betray his feline origins.
So why is he on this list? The guy is a cat in a cape who breathes fire and carries a massive sword. That in itself should be enough to put him on this list. But he is also auniquely designed creaturein one of the most impactful games of the past decade.
Jeane is a gray Scottish fold kitten adopted by the protagonist, Travis Touchdown. Jeane is often thought to be a cheeky homage to the orphaned kitten in Shenmue.
Jeane is not just adorable furniture or a silent companion, he can talk (inNo More Heroes 3) and there are multiple modes by which the player can interact with him, including playing, massaging, and stretching. InNo More Heroes 2,poor Jeane gains weight and Travis must help him complete exercises to lose weight.
CatNap is a majorantagonist ofPoppy Playtime Chapter 3and is a fanatical follower of the series “Big Bad” The Prototype. He kills any toys that are voices of dissent or go against the word of The Prototype.
Tragically, CatNap was originally a young, orphaned boy named Theodore Grambell who was forcibly transformed into a living toy. He emits red smoke which is both a sedative and a hallucinogen. He makes the list due to his iconic appearance and his complexity as an antagonist.
Anyone who loves a goofy side character with a heart of gold will have to at least appreciate this massive weird-looking furball. He is characterized by his love of fishing, his friendship with Froggy, and his less-than-genius intellect.
He makes this list, not only because of his role in one of the most popular gaming franchises in history but also for his unique personality in theSonic gamesand his sleepy charm. Whether players love or hate Big the Cat, he certainly makes an impact.
Blacksad is a giant tuxedo cat and a hardened private investigator unraveling a complexnoirmurder mystery. It takes place in the seedy underbelly of 1950s New York populated by anthropomorphic cats, dogs, foxes, and all other manner of animals.
He is on this list as a cat that takes center stage, being more than just a cute adventurer. As in the comics, Blacksad is the type of cat that taps into the less cute and cuddly elements of felines. He is smart, adaptable, and alert.
Felynes and Melynx are bipedal cat-like creatures that live with the hunters in the Monster Huntergames. They have assumed multiple roles within society, including as warriors calledPalicoes.
They aren’t pets, but skilled companions who have their own specialized abilities and weapons that can be invaluable in combat if chosen strategically. Players will be able to choose and customize their Palico at the start of the game. Armor sets also have a Palico variation.
4Raymond From Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Your Friendly Heterochromic Neighbor
Raymond is one of the mostsought-after villagersinAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. He is a smug-type villager and gets along with most potential inhabitants of the island.
His house interior looks like a well-furnished office, and he is quite particular in his appearance. to keep him around as a happy and content inhabitant of the player’s island, they will need to compliment him occasionally.
This entry refers to Meowths generally, but it’s impossible to ignore the species’ most famous character, the Meowth fromTeam Rocket. Unlike other Meowths, he is able to talk and conspire with his companions. They probably would not have made it onto this list if not for this lovable villain.
Meowths generally are similar to their real-world feline counterparts; they are carnivorous with sharp claws and come in various shapes and sizes. These variations are generally according to region, but it does have a Gigantamax form.
Cait-Sith is a fortune-telling robot cat controlled by Reeve Tuesti. He is loud, brash, and an unlikely spy when the player first meets him. He has a lot of mischievous confidence and travels upon a moogle which he controls via a megaphone.
Thelore of Cait-Sithis almost as complicated as theFinal Fantasyseries itself. His level of autonomy is unclear, and his lack of fighting skills can make him a bit of a useless ally at times.
The unnamed cat fromStrayis a realistic ginger tabby who was actually motion-captured from real cats giving him that characteristically authentic movement. He is separated from his family and must escape from the city with the help of a drone that acts as a translator and guide.
Not only is he the most realistic cat in video games to date, but he also has all the eccentricities and personality of a well-developed video game protagonist, with his own internal drives and motivations.
