My life as a cat

My life as a cat is one of those quiet indie games that doesn’t shout for attention, but once you sit with it for a few minutes, it kind of gets under your skin. It’s a short, slow paced visual novel about a man who loses his job, falls into depression and decides to simply become a cat and walk away from modern society. That’s the premise. It sounds strange, and it is, but in a way that feels honest rather than edgy.

The game is less about “playing” in the traditional sense and more about drifting through a mood. You don’t click to advance, the story moves on its own, fully voiced, and you steer it by choosing between two options at key moments. A single path only takes a few minutes, but there are multiple endings, so you’re meant to go back and see where different choices lead. The visuals are AI generated oil paintings that give the whole thing a hazy, dreamlike feel, like flipping through someone else’s sketchbook.

It also has a very personal, handmade vibe. The game is clearly a small, self contained project rather than a big budget production. The atmosphere is calm, a little melancholic, and openly about longing for something simpler like nature, quiet, escape. It’s the kind of game you play late at night with headphones on.

Who’s it for?

If you like visual novels that are more about feeling than plot mechanics, you’ll probably vibe with this. If you’ve ever felt exhausted by the noise of modern life and thought, even for a second, “what if I just left,” this one will hit a nerve. It’s also for people who enjoy short, atmospheric indie experiences that don’t overstay their welcome. And if you’re curious about how AI generated art is being used in games, not as a gimmick, but as part of a cohesive aesthetic. It’s worth a look. It’s not a long game. It’s not a complicated game. But it’s the kind of small, weird thing that sticks with you longer than you’d expect.

If you are interested in the game, good luck with the win!