BitLife Cats - CatLife in IOS

Cat Life Simulator!

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

74/100

CatLife is the feline follow-up to the viral BitLife, and it successfully brings that same chaotic, text-based storytelling to the animal kingdom. The game does a great job of capturing the diverse 'vibe' of being a cat—whether you're a pampered purebred or a scrappy street stray. The scenarios are often hilarious, sometimes gross, and always unpredictable.

I found the 'scent' mechanic to be a clever addition that differentiates it from BitLife, allowing you to track and interact with other animals based on their smell. The hierarchy system in households or shelters adds a layer of strategy to your social interactions. It’s a bit sillier and more bite-sized than the human version, making it a perfect casual time-killer for animal lovers who enjoy dark humor.

Reviewed on: Wed Sep 04 2024
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun. BitLife was a clever novelty when it first arrived, but CatLife is a blatant cash grab. It’s almost identical to the original game but with cat icons instead of humans. The 'humor' has taken a turn for the worse—it's often crude and unnecessarily gross just for the sake of it. Beyond that, the monetization is incredibly pushy, locking basic features behind 'Top Cat' passes. There is no strategy here, just clicking text boxes until you die and then being asked for money. I don't see the appeal in playing a spreadsheet that treats its players like suckers. This is the bottom of the barrel for life sims.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Simple UI
  • Repetitive
  • Crude humor
  • Aggressive monetization
  • Zero innovation

Technical Report

Performance: Fast and responsive text engine; no technical issues.

Accessibility:
  • VoiceOver support

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are a BitLife completionist who loves cat-themed crude humor.

Skip if: You want a game with depth, strategy, or sophisticated writing.

Similar Games:
  • BitLife
  • DogLife

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPhone 14
  • Playtime: 2 hours
  • Status: Lived 5 feline lives

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.8.5Mon Dec 02 2024

v1.8.5

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Simulate life as a cat in this hilarious new text adventure from the makers of BitLife!

How will you live your CatLife?

Do you see yourself as an alley cat scavenging for food or as a faithful companion to an old lady, whiling away your days grooming yourself by the fire?

Start your life as a kitten and see where your unique journey takes you – no two lives are the same!


Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Simulate life as a cat in this hilarious new text adventure from the makers of BitLife!

How will you live your CatLife?

Do you see yourself as an alley cat scavenging for food or as a faithful companion to an old lady, whiling away your days grooming yourself by the fire?

Start your life as a kitten and see where your unique journey takes you – no two lives are the same!


Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 13784 Counts
Age Rating 16+

Screenshots

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From the creators of BitLife comes CatLife, a text-based life simulator that lets you experience the world through the eyes of a feline. Choose your breed, your starting environment, and make choices that will shape your story. Will you be the king of the house, a beloved pet, or a legendary stray? Navigate social hierarchies, interact with humans and other animals, and deal with hundreds of unique, often hilarious scenarios. With a deep scent-based interaction system and countless life paths, no two lives are ever the same.

Features

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Dozens of cat breeds and life paths

2

Interactive scent-based social system

3

Dynamic household and shelter hierarchies

4

Hundreds of random, funny life events

5

Collect badges and complete unique challenges

Tips

Promotion Videos

CatLife Game Gameplay - YouTube

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Gameplays

Q&A

CatLife is focused on cats, but the developer has a separate 'DogLife' app for dog lovers!

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