Catnip Chase: Games for Cats

Catnip Chase brings games for cats to your phone or tablet, turning the screen into a cat toy for supervised play. Six games offer animated prey that scurries, pauses, darts away and hides. Choose cat games for cats curious about moving targets, with virtual mice and other prey to chase with their paws.

Free, with no ads, no in-app purchases and no account. Works offline.

SIX GAMES FOR CATS
• Mouse: a virtual mouse for cats to chase. Mice follow the screen edges, stop to sniff, dash across the floor and hide before peeking back in.
• Laser dot: an on-screen laser pointer for cats, with a red dot for cats that zips, trembles and freezes. Unlike a physical laser pointer or laser pen, this dot can be caught in the game by touching the screen.
• Bugs: bugs on screen include ladybugs and beetles that crawl on wiggling legs, twitch their antennae and scramble away from paws.
• Fish pond: virtual fish for cats to catch. Koi glide under lily pads, dive out of reach and dash away, leaving ripples.
• Feather wand: a cat teaser that swings, swoops and lands like a real wand. These cat toy games bring a feather chase onto the screen.
• Butterflies: flutter, bob and land with slowly opening wings.

PREY THAT REACTS
These interactive cat games respond to several paws at once. Fast swipes are checked along their path, and a resting paw catches prey that runs beneath it. A catch makes a small burst, then the prey returns; nearby prey flees. Movement is drawn live, with play areas kept away from system gesture zones and owner controls.

EASY FOR THE HUMAN TOO
Pick a game for cats, adjust it with the big controls and press Start.
• Remembered settings for each game: speed, prey size, 1 to 5 prey, and wood, grass or dark backgrounds. Adjust for kittens and grown cats alike; the fish game keeps its pond scene.
• Optional 5, 10 or 15-minute timer. Prey slows and the game fades out at the end.
• Optional squeaks, chirps, buzzes and bloops follow your media volume. Catch vibration is optional and off by default.
• Stats record catches, play time, sessions and the session record for each game. Menus have light and dark themes.

KEEPS YOUR CAT IN THE GAME
A quick tap does not exit. Hold the corner ✕ for two seconds to open the owner controls, then choose to leave. The optional two-finger exit lets you hold two fingers still for the same time. This protection also applies after the timer ends. A short start countdown gives you time to put the device down. Games fill the screen, keep it awake and lock orientation. The Android screen-pinning guide helps you restrict access to other apps while playing.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Catnip Chase has no analytics or internet permission. Settings and stats stay in app storage; Android can include them in your own backup or device transfer if enabled. The app sends nothing to us.

PLAY SAFELY
Use these games for cats while you stay nearby, for short sessions of play and enrichment. This cat entertainment app is made for adult cat owners. Finish with a physical toy or treat. Claws can scratch glass, so consider a screen protector or older tablet. Some cats are interested in screens and others are not; follow your cat's interest.