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Cat Cafe Manager

Cat Cafe Manager

Released: 4/14/2022

Be warned, though, there's some real catty mysteries in our town - and a strange black cat roaming the streets…nothing you can’t handle right? The life of a Cat Cafe Manager awaits! Your grandmother left you a small cafe in the somber village of Caterwaul Way...it's up to you to fix the place up, impress the locals, and befriend the local cat population. Time to roll up those sleeves, break out the tools, and get that creative coffee flowin’. Your cat cafe can be the talk of the town with the right attitude, menu, and (of course) the cats. That's right, Caterwaul Way is home to a plethora of extraordinary felines. It’s in the name afterall! To the delight of the villagers, the local cafe can become their home. Who knows, maybe their presence will loosen tight tongues and help discover the succulent secrets of Caterwaul Way... The Cat Cafe Challenge By the time you arrive the cafe is run-down and derelict, but it's nothing that a little bit of elbow grease, materials, and time can't fix. Renovate, decorate, and expand the cafe as you see fit to create a warm, welcoming place for cats - and people - to relax in! Build up a capable staff by hiring the right people, managing workloads, and helping refine their skills. Elevate your cafe experience further with custom dishes as well as other menu items, catering to all customer's needs. Finding Friends and Felines A good cafe is more than just a restaurant with good food and drinks. The difference lies in relationships and vibes. At Caterwaul Way, that means befriending cats and townsfolk alike. Befriend and build relationships with a diverse cast of local villagers, such as Finley, a young musician trying to make it big, or Bonner, the local ferryman who's got some very tall stories to tell. Look after local wandering cats and eventually give them a forever home. With each stray’s individual quirks and qualities, your cafe will never be the same as anyone else’s. Keep your human and feline friends happy to unlock clues around the mystical secrets of Caterwaul Way. A Living, Feline Village Caterwaul Way has a long and mysterious history - and many festivals that celebrate it. If you want your cat cafe to become a staple of the village, plan accordingly! Travel the town, interact with the locals, and discover new recipes, events, and other opportunities for your cafe. Crack open the mystery of the crumbling, ancient town shrine to an old feline god in the forests near Caterwaul Way...

Be warned, though, there's some real catty mysteries in our town - and a strange black cat roaming the streets…nothing you can’t handle right? The life of a Cat Cafe Manager awaits! Your grandmother left you a small cafe in the somber village of Caterwaul Way...it's up to you to fix the place up, impress the locals, and befriend the local cat population. Time to roll up those sleeves, break out the tools, and get that creative coffee flowin’. Your cat cafe can be the talk of the town with the right attitude, menu, and (of course) the cats. That's right, Caterwaul Way is home to a plethora of extraordinary felines. It’s in the name afterall! To the delight of the villagers, the local cafe can become their home. Who knows, maybe their presence will loosen tight tongues and help discover the succulent secrets of Caterwaul Way... The Cat Cafe Challenge By the time you arrive the cafe is run-down and derelict, but it's nothing that a little bit of elbow grease, materials, and time can't fix. Renovate, decorate, and expand the cafe as you see fit to create a warm, welcoming place for cats - and people - to relax in! Build up a capable staff by hiring the right people, managing workloads, and helping refine their skills. Elevate your cafe experience further with custom dishes as well as other menu items, catering to all customer's needs. Finding Friends and Felines A good cafe is more than just a restaurant with good food and drinks. The difference lies in relationships and vibes. At Caterwaul Way, that means befriending cats and townsfolk alike. Befriend and build relationships with a diverse cast of local villagers, such as Finley, a young musician trying to make it big, or Bonner, the local ferryman who's got some very tall stories to tell. Look after local wandering cats and eventually give them a forever home. With each stray’s individual quirks and qualities, your cafe will never be the same as anyone else’s. Keep your human and feline friends happy to unlock clues around the mystical secrets of Caterwaul Way. A Living, Feline Village Caterwaul Way has a long and mysterious history - and many festivals that celebrate it. If you want your cat cafe to become a staple of the village, plan accordingly! Travel the town, interact with the locals, and discover new recipes, events, and other opportunities for your cafe. Crack open the mystery of the crumbling, ancient town shrine to an old feline god in the forests near Caterwaul Way...

Be warned, though, there's some real catty mysteries in our town - and a strange black cat roaming the streets…nothing you can’t handle right? The life of a Cat Cafe Manager awaits! Your grandmother left you a small cafe in the somber village of Caterwaul Way...it's up to you to fix the place up, impress the locals, and befriend the local cat population. Time to roll up those sleeves, break out the tools, and get that creative coffee flowin’. Your cat cafe can be the talk of the town with the right attitude, menu, and (of course) the cats. That's right, Caterwaul Way is home to a plethora of extraordinary felines. It’s in the name afterall! To the delight of the villagers, the local cafe can become their home. Who knows, maybe their presence will loosen tight tongues and help discover the succulent secrets of Caterwaul Way... The Cat Cafe Challenge By the time you arrive the cafe is run-down and derelict, but it's nothing that a little bit of elbow grease, materials, and time can't fix. Renovate, decorate, and expand the cafe as you see fit to create a warm, welcoming place for cats - and people - to relax in! Build up a capable staff by hiring the right people, managing workloads, and helping refine their skills. Elevate your cafe experience further with custom dishes as well as other menu items, catering to all customer's needs. Finding Friends and Felines A good cafe is more than just a restaurant with good food and drinks. The difference lies in relationships and vibes. At Caterwaul Way, that means befriending cats and townsfolk alike. Befriend and build relationships with a diverse cast of local villagers, such as Finley, a young musician trying to make it big, or Bonner, the local ferryman who's got some very tall stories to tell. Look after local wandering cats and eventually give them a forever home. With each stray’s individual quirks and qualities, your cafe will never be the same as anyone else’s. Keep your human and feline friends happy to unlock clues around the mystical secrets of Caterwaul Way. A Living, Feline Village Caterwaul Way has a long and mysterious history - and many festivals that celebrate it. If you want your cat cafe to become a staple of the village, plan accordingly! Travel the town, interact with the locals, and discover new recipes, events, and other opportunities for your cafe. Crack open the mystery of the crumbling, ancient town shrine to an old feline god in the forests near Caterwaul Way...

Critics
68
Steam
88

Score Breakdown

67.5

Critic Average

25 reviews

88

Steam User Score

3,126 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-20.4
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-20.4

Average of both sources

Review Timing

5 early (20%)20 launch window (80%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 25 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 67.5/100. Critics score this game 20.4 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 25)+
  1. Dayna EileenviaCGMagazine
    May 7, 2022·Launch window
    75/100View review
    Steam 87.9/100 · -12.9 pts
  2. Marie BrisouviaCapsule Computers
    May 4, 2022·Launch window
    65/100View review
    Steam 87.9/100 · -22.9 pts
  3. Thumb Culture StaffviaThumb Culture
    Apr 28, 2022·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 87.9/100 · -7.9 pts
  4. Kimberly Mae GoviaSirus Gaming
    Apr 26, 2022·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 87.9/100 · -17.9 pts
  5. Sophie HinerviaPure Nintendo
    Apr 26, 2022·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 87.9/100 · -17.9 pts