Item: Catagrams
Rating: 94
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

94/100

Catagrams is the gold standard for 'cozy' gaming. It manages to take the familiar anagram puzzle and elevate it through beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and a heartwarming mission. Each puzzle you solve helps you 'match threads' to unlock adorable cats and whimsical accessories for them. The game loop is incredibly relaxing—there are no timers, no high-pressure leaderboards, just you, some letters, and a bunch of very cute cats.

What truly makes Catagrams stand out is the developers' commitment to real-world impact; 50% of the proceeds from certain in-app purchases go to actual cat rescues. The puzzles themselves are well-curated, allowing you to customize the word length and difficulty to suit your mood. Whether you're a word nerd or just someone who needs a peaceful break in their day, Catagrams offers a high-quality, 'Editors' Choice' experience that feels good to play in more ways than one.

Dinsun reviewed on: Mon Feb 03 2025

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

6499542357

Free🏆4+★4.9 42 reviews

Author : Ponderosa Games, LLC

Pubish Date : Fri Jan 10 2025

Last Update Date : Sun Feb 01 2026

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.103Sun Feb 01 2026

Code improvements.
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Solve word puzzles to unlock cozy cat scenes and more!
What are these cats up to? Catagrams is a cozy, hand-drawn mobile game where players solve word puzzles to unlock whimsical accessories for their cats.
• Hand-drawn Illustrations - Discover each cat's favorite activity!
• Relaxing Gameplay - Match threads, unlock cats, and settle in for a good time
• Curated Puzzles - Customize word length and difficulty to your taste
• Infinite Play - Purchase endless mode for limitless puzzles
• Adorable Accoutrements - Accessorize your cat companions!
• Daily Puzzle - Scratch that word-puzzle itch with each new challenge
• Support a Good Cause - 50% of the proceeds from the "Treat Package" in-app purchase go to a rotating cat rescue!
About Us: We're two software developers with a love for coding, stories, puzzles, and art. So, we left our corporate jobs to make an indie game! Catagrams is our first game, and we sincerely hope you enjoy it. To learn more about Ponderosa Games, please visit www.ponderosagames.com.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 42 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Catagrams is a relaxing word game featuring hand-drawn illustrations and peaceful gameplay. Solve puzzles to unlock cats and their favorite activities, then customize your feline companions with adorable accessories. With infinite play modes and a daily puzzle challenge, it’s a perfect blend of brain training and cozy vibes, created by a dedicated indie developer duo.

Features

Beautiful hand-drawn feline illustrations

Curated puzzles with adjustable difficulty

Supports real-life cat rescues with 50% of specific proceeds

No forced ads or high-pressure timers

Tips

Unlocking Your First Cat

Focus on the initial three-letter word levels to quickly earn threads. Once you've unlocked 'Snowball,' you can start finding 'Secret Words' for bonus rewards.