Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector is the digital equivalent of a warm hug. It completely ignores the 'competitive' or 'high-energy' trends of mobile gaming to provide a low-stakes, incredibly charming hobby. The game loop is simple: put out food and toys, close the app, and come back later to see which cats visited. It hits that 'collection' itch in a way that feels rewarding rather than chore-like.
The personality of the cats is what makes it. From the standard calico to 'Rare' cats like Tubbs (who will eat all your food) or Mr. Meowgi, discovering a new visitor and snapping a photo for your album is a genuine delight. The art style is clean and adorable, and the music is a catchy, laid-back earworm. It’s a perfect 'zero-stress' game that rewards patience and gentle curiosity. If you love cats and need a 30-second mental break during the day, this is the perfect app.
Available on: Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.15.1Mon Mar 18 2024
・Bugs have been fixd.
・Changed specifications for video advertisement.
"Playing Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector is as easy as one, two...and that's it!
Step 1: Place playthings and snacks in your yard.
Step 2: Wait for cats to visit!
Attract cats with food and then watch them romp with your toys! More than 40 varieties of cats—white and black, tabby and calico—might stop by. Rare cats are rumored to roam the neighborhood too, but you'll need particular items to entice those elusive felines. Each visitor is logged in your Catbook. Become a master kitty collector and fill it up!
You can even make albums of your cat photos, or save them to your device and use them as wallpaper!"
If you've found a bug or have other concerns, please contact our technical support team.
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support-cat@hit-point.co.jp
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Requires iOS 11.0 and watchOS 3.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch."Playing Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector is as easy as one, two...and that's it!
Step 1: Place playthings and snacks in your yard.
Step 2: Wait for cats to visit!
Attract cats with food and then watch them romp with your toys! More than 40 varieties of cats—white and black, tabby and calico—might stop by. Rare cats are rumored to roam the neighborhood too, but you'll need particular items to entice those elusive felines. Each visitor is logged in your Catbook. Become a master kitty collector and fill it up!
You can even make albums of your cat photos, or save them to your device and use them as wallpaper!"
If you've found a bug or have other concerns, please contact our technical support team.
[Technical Support]
support-cat@hit-point.co.jp
We may wish to respond to your inquiry. If you're using an e-mail spam filter, please disable it before you contact us, or add @hit-point.co.jp to your list of allowed addresses.













Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector is a thoughtfully designed mobile game that blends passive simulation with the joy of collection. Players place and manipulate toys and food in their backyard to influence which feline visitors appear. The experience favors patience and charm, with simple controls and satisfyingly cute feedback as you fill your photo album with rare and common cats. It's a low-stress, ad-lite journey into the world of cat collecting.
Over 40 unique cats to discover
Expandable yard with multiple themes
Dozens of interactive toys and snacks
Relaxing, ad-lite gameplay loop
Standard food like 'Thrifty Bits' only attracts common cats. To see the 'Rare' visitors like Joe DiMeowgio or Kathmandu, you'll need to save up Gold Fish for 'Deluxe Tuna Bitz' and specific premium toys like the Baseball or the Temari Ball.
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Interact with the visitors by taking their photos. Each photo is stored in that cat's specific 'Catbook' entry, allowing you to build a comprehensive visual library of every kitty that has ever visited your yard.
Cats will leave 'Fish' (common) or 'Gold Fish' (rare) as gifts after they leave your yard. Use these to buy more supplies!