A Tower Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to gather cats through the whole history of catkind... and beyond!
Players must find and collect over 1,400 cats scattered across various historical time periods and locations as they climb the vertically-oriented "tower." The core gameplay loop involves searching detailed, hand-drawn scenes to locate the hidden cats.
The highly interactive scenes allow players to click on objects and elements to reveal hidden cats or uncover other secrets. Many reviewers note that the scenes go beyond simple hidden object gameplay, presenting additional puzzles and challenges that must be solved to fully explore each area.
As players ascend the tower, they travel through a wide range of historical time periods and settings, from ancient Egypt to the industrial revolution and beyond. Each era has its own unique visual style and musical soundtrack that evolves to match the time period, which reviewers praise for their attention to detail and variety.
In addition to the hidden cats, players can find various other collectible items, tools, and secrets hidden throughout the scenes. Collecting these unlocks new areas and progression in the tower, fostering a sense of exploration and discovery that many reviewers highlight as a key strength.
Multiple reviewers describe the experience as "cozy" and "relaxing," attributing this to the hand-drawn art style, soothing musical soundtrack, and focus on cat collecting, which creates a calming, enjoyable environment for players to "zone out" and play in a relaxed manner.