Software:Little Kitty, Big City

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Short description: 2024 adventure video game
Not to be confused with Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams.

Little Kitty, Big City
Developer(s)Double Dagger Studio
Publisher(s)Double Dagger Studio
Director(s)Matt T. Wood
Programmer(s)Mike Corsaro
Steve Sperrin
Writer(s)Philippa Warr
Composer(s)Riley Koenig
EngineUnity[1]
Platform(s)
ReleaseNintendo Switch, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
May 9, 2024
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
May 9, 2025
Genre(s)Adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Little Kitty, Big City is a 2024 adventure video game and debut release from American indie developer Double Dagger Studio. The player assumes the role of a cat lost within a city, with the main objective of making its way back home. It was released for Nintendo Switch, Windows, the Xbox One, and the Xbox Series X/S on May 9, 2024, and for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on May 9, 2025.

Gameplay

Little Kitty, Big City is a third-person adventure video game where the player controls a black, domestic cat that is lost within a large Japanese city. The player has to navigate the cat back to its owner's apartment, but can also interact with the city via many typical cat actions, such as catching birds, jumping into boxes and trash cans, stealing items, and emoting.[2][3][4] The player can also communicate with other animals and embark on quests, earning new emotes and wearable cosmetic hats as rewards.[5][6][7] Hats can also be found by locating hidden capsules around the city, or by collecting shiny objects and exchanging them with a crow.[8] A fast travel system allows the player to quickly move around the city by warping between sewer manholes they have found and activated.[9] By eating fish found throughout the city, the player gains the ability to climb ivy, with each fish increasing the maximum amount of time the cat can continuously climb without running out of stamina; the player must find every fish to reach the cat's apartment and finish the game.

Development and release

In an interview with KING-TV, Double Dagger Studio founder Matt Wood said that the main inspiration of Little Kitty, Big City were his cats Mario and Roxy and his children.[10] On November 13, 2021, it was shown off at the indie Wholesome Games event during its Wholesome Snack showcase.[4][11]

In an Indie World presentation on April 19, 2023, it was announced that Little Kitty, Big City would be released for Nintendo Switch.[12] A demo of the game was showcased at Summer Game Fest 2023, where it was slated to be released in early 2024 for both Nintendo Switch and Windows, as well as Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.[13][14] A demo of the game was made temporarily available during Steam's Next Fest from June 19 to 26.[15][16]

Little Kitty, Big City was released for Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on May 9, 2024, and was also added to Xbox Game Pass on the same day.[17] The game hit 100,000 sales two days after its release.[18] It was released for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on May 9, 2025.[19]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(NS) 77/100[20]
(PC) 79/100[21]
(PS5) 78/100[22]
(XSXS) 78/100[23]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Game Informer8/10[24]
IGN7/10[25]
Nintendo Life7/10[26]
Nintendo World Report7.5/10[27]
PC Gamer (US)89/100[28]
Push Square6/10[29]

Little Kitty, Big City received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator website Metacritic.[20][21][22][23]

Upon release of the demo, Lauren Aitken of PC Gamer favorably compared the game to Untitled Goose Game, praising its art style, quests, and animations.[15]

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Little Kitty, Big City for "Family Game of the Year" at the 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.[30]

References

  1. ↑ Saver, Michael (2024-06-10). "Games Made with Unity: May 2024 in review". Unity Technologies. https://unity.com/blog/games/games-made-with-unity-may-2024-releases. Retrieved 2024-09-07. 
  2. ↑ Plunkett, Luke (November 15, 2021). "I Want To Play The Cat Game Right Now". https://kotaku.com/i-want-to-play-the-cat-game-right-now-1848055567. 
  3. ↑ Romano, Sal (November 13, 2021). "Adventure game Little Kitty, Big City announced for console, PC". https://www.gematsu.com/2021/11/adventure-game-little-kitty-big-city-announced-for-console-pc. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Smith, Graham (November 13, 2021). "Little Kitty, Big City looks like the adorable cat game I crave". https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/little-kitty-big-city-looks-like-the-adorable-cat-game-i-crave. 
  5. ↑ Finley, Brittni (November 13, 2021). "Little Kitty, Big City Is Reminiscient of Untitled Goose Game". https://gamerant.com/little-kitty-big-city-untitled-goose-game-mechanics-chaotic/. 
  6. ↑ Bellingham, Hope (November 15, 2021). "Little Kitty, Big City gives us the same chaotic vibes as Untitled Goose Game". https://www.gamesradar.com/little-kitty-big-city-gives-us-the-same-chaotic-vibes-as-untitled-goose-game/. 
  7. ↑ Wald, Heather (31 January 2022). "25 indie games to look out for in 2022" (in en). GamesRadar+. https://www.gamesradar.com/new-indie-games-2022. 
  8. ↑ Bell, Alice (May 15, 2024). "I am dissatisfied with the hat selection in Little Kitty, Big City". https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/i-am-dissatisfied-with-the-hat-selection-in-little-kitty-big-city. 
  9. ↑ Martin, Garrett (May 13, 2024). "Little Kitty, Big City Lands on All Fours". https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/little-kitty-big-city/little-kitty-big-city-lands-on-all-fours. 
  10. ↑ Meny, Ellen (January 19, 2022). "A Bellevue man is creating a video game where you play as a cat". KING-TV. https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/little-kitty-big-city/281-aef6257d-6add-49e2-b3cb-fce9f1e6a29f. 
  11. ↑ Innes, Ruby (November 15, 2021). "Finally, A Game That Lets You Be A Silly Little Cat Doing Silly Little Things". https://www.kotaku.com.au/2021/11/silly-little-cat-doing-silly-little-things/. 
  12. ↑ Romano, Sal (19 April 2023). "Little Kitty, Big City adds Switch version". Gematsu. https://www.gematsu.com/2023/04/little-kitty-big-city-adds-switch-version. 
  13. ↑ Romano, Sal (13 June 2023). "Little Kitty, Big City adds Xbox Series, Xbox One versions". Gematsu. https://www.gematsu.com/2023/06/little-kitty-big-city-adds-xbox-series-xbox-one-versions. 
  14. ↑ Reynolds, Ollie (14 June 2023). "Hands On: This Kitty Turned Out To Be Our Biggest Summer Game Fest Surprise". Nintendo Life. https://www.nintendolife.com/features/hands-on-this-kitty-turned-out-to-be-our-biggest-summer-game-fest-surprise. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Aitken, Lauren (20 June 2023). "Little Kitty, Big City is like Untitled Goose Game for cat fanciers" (in en). PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/little-kitty-big-city-is-like-untitled-goose-game-for-cat-fanciers. 
  16. ↑ West, Josh; Loveridge, Sam (20 June 2023). "15 Steam Next Fest demos that you shouldn't skip" (in en). GamesRadar. https://www.gamesradar.com/best-steam-next-fest-2023-demos/. 
  17. ↑ Bošnjak, Dominik (9 May 2024). "Xbox Game Pass Adds Day-One Open-World Game" (in en). Game Rant. https://gamerant.com/xbox-game-pass-may-2024-games-little-kitty-big-city-day-one-release/. 
  18. ↑ Kerr, Chris. "Little Kitty, Big City tops 100,000 sales in two days" (in en). Game Developer. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/little-kitty-big-city-tops-100-000-sales-in-two-days. 
  19. ↑ "Little Kitty, Big City coming to PS5, PS4 on May 9" (in en-US). 2025-04-28. https://www.gematsu.com/2025/04/little-kitty-big-city-coming-to-ps5-ps4-on-may-9. 
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Little Kitty, Big City for Nintendo Switch Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/little-kitty-big-city/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. Retrieved May 9, 2024. 
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Little Kitty, Big City for PC Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/little-kitty-big-city/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved May 9, 2024. 
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Little Kitty, Big City for PlayStation 5 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/little-kitty-big-city/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5. Retrieved May 9, 2024. 
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Little Kitty, Big City for Xbox Series X/S Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/little-kitty-big-city/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5. Retrieved May 9, 2024. 
  24. ↑ LeBlanc, Wesley (May 9, 2024). "Little Kitty, Big City Review - Feline Fun". https://www.gameinformer.com/review/little-kitty-big-city/feline-fun. Retrieved May 9, 2024. 
  25. ↑ Khan, Imran (May 9, 2024). "Little Kitty, Big City Review". https://www.ign.com/articles/little-kitty-big-city-review. Retrieved 9 May 2024. 
  26. ↑ Reynolds, Ollie (May 9, 2024). "Little Kitty, Big City Review (Switch eShop)". https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/little-kitty-big-city. Retrieved 9 May 2024. 
  27. ↑ A. DeWitte, Joel (July 1, 2024). "Little Kitty, Big City (Switch) Review". https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/67736/little-kitty-big-city-switch-review. Retrieved July 1, 2024. 
  28. ↑ Chilton, Maddi (May 9, 2024). "Little Kitty, Big City review". https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/little-kitty-big-city-review/. Retrieved May 9, 2024. 
  29. ↑ Barker, Sammy (May 9, 2025). "Mini Review: Little Kitty, Big City (PS5) - Forgettable Feline Sim Offers Short-Lived Fun". https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/little-kitty-big-city. Retrieved May 9, 2025. 
  30. ↑ Welsh, Oli (January 10, 2025). "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a GOTY front-runner at the DICE Awards". Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/awards/506810/dice-awards-nominations-2025. Retrieved January 11, 2025. 



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