August 8 is a great day every year. That’s because it’s the date of International Cat Day! All over social media, people are talking about their beloved feline friends and are sharing pictures of furry cuties. I wanted to get in on the fun, so I figured I’d highlight some video game cats that are just as much fun as their real life counterparts.
Before I get into the list, it’s worth noting that this is a PlayStation website. Due to this, I didn’t include some iconic gaming cats that only appeared on other consoles. It’s probably a better list due to that because I’d just list my 10 favorite Animal Crossing cats. It’s also worth keeping in mind that this (shockingly) isn’t some sort of science (unlike all of the site’s other lists, which are 100% objective), I just listed some video game cats I like. I’m a simple man, and I adore cats.
Check out my 10 best video game cats in the slideshow below!
I hope you enjoyed my look at some of the best video game cats. If your favorite gaming cat didn’t make my list, don’t fret. I’m sure they’re great as well. Virtual or not, all cats are great. Except Garfield. Garfield is terrible. I mean, how can someone believe that a cat would love lasagna? Believe me, I can suspend my disbelief for many things, but cats do not love lasagna. That’s just silly and ridiculous. Do better, Garfield. Do better.
Let us know what you think the best video game cats are by joining the conversation in the comments below!
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Best Video Game Cats
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Big the Cat
There's not much positive I can write about Sonic Adventure, but Sonic's middling foray into 3D platforming did give us the greatest character in the franchise. I'm talking about Big the Cat, the lovable fishing feline. Who wouldn't like to relax with that giant furry creature?
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Bubsy
Now, now. I don't want to hear any wisecracks about the quality of Bubsy's adventures. Sure, they might be garbage games, but bobcats need love too! Bubsy is just a good boy trying to find acceptance in a cruel world that puts out shovelware like Bubsy 3D.
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Cait Sith
Sure, Cait Sith might be a robot of a cat riding a stuffed toy moogle, but it doesn't make the character any less lovable. The Final Fantasy VII character has one of the more interesting plot developments in the beloved RPG, and he's easily one of the best video game cats.
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Dusty
Not all cats have special powers like Gravity Rush's Dusty. This mysterious creature gave Kat the ability to manipulate gravity, and certainly deserves a good belly scratch for doing so.
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Katz
I'm not quite sure if the Katz in Tales of Symphonia are cats or just furries, but either way I won't judge them. Either way, these cuties host searches and will give the player rewards for completing them.
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King Tom
There are a lot of adorable creatures in Ni no Kuni (I mean, have you seen Drippy?), and "His Meowjesty" King Tom is no exception. He's the first monarch of the Other World that Oliver meets on his journey, and despite his early appearance, he's a fan favorite character.
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Nyamco
Namco Bandai's Mappy might star a cute mouse cosplaying as a policeman, but he's going up against some dangerous cats. The boss cat is named Nyamco (Goro in North America), and while he might be a bad guy in the game, I'm sure he's still a very good boy.
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Morgana
Sure, Morgana can be annoying at times during Persona 5, but what other video game cat can turn into a bus? Exactly. Morgana is an awesome character, and he's one of the reasons why Atlus' latest RPG is so memorable.
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Temmie
Okay, so this game isn't actually out on PlayStation 4 and Vita yet, but everyone will be falling in love with Undertale's cast of characters very soon. Temmies are one of the game's cutest enemies, and they even run a shop that players can use. They're the only way the player can sell inventory, and are as helpful as they are adorable.
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Toro and Kuro
The original PlayStation mascots Toro and Kuro might not be used as often, but they are still pretty adorable. They most recently found their way into PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale and Street Fighter X Tekken as playable characters.
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Trico
This is a bonus entry since it's hard to classify the weird bird-dog-cat thing that Trico is. Either way, the star of The Last Guardian is one of the few video game creatures to feel truly alive. He may not always listen, but as Brenda Romero said "why don’t you try getting on a giant f**king dog and see how that works out for you."
