Is Cat Simulator appropriate for children?

"Cat Simulator" carries a Teen rating and features strong violence and horror elements that may disturb younger children, despite its cute cat theme and comedic tone. The single-player open-world gameplay includes jump scares and dark humor. We recommend it only for mature teens who enjoy horror-comedy, not for younger children.

What age is Cat Simulator suitable for?

Our verdict for Cat Simulator is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Cat Simulator safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Strong

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Strategy, Simulation, Casual, Indie

Released

2016

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

PC, Android

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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