The Mega Cat-alogue: 5 New Steam Games to Play (July Week 1)
It finally happened.
After weeks of digging through Steam, the algorithm looked us dead in the eyes and said, “You like cats, right?”
Usually, the Mega Cat-alogue is a grab bag of genres. This time, every trail somehow led back to a cat. Professional cats. Detective cats. Spacefaring cats. Storybook cats. Even cats making maps. We’re not saying it was a conspiracy. We’re just saying it was suspiciously on-brand.
Here are five new Steam releases that earned a spot in this week’s litter.
Professional Cats
Released on June 29, 2026 | Hidden Object & Memory Puzzle • Rebelião Studio
A cozy collection of job-themed mini-games where felines trade afternoon naps for actual 9-to-5 careers.
What Caught Our Eye
The idea of watching cats clock in for work is already amusing, but Professional Cats goes a step further by turning each career into its own hidden object challenge. Each mini-game puts a different spin on observation and memory, making the charming workplace theme more than just a visual gimmick.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
This looks like an easy game to pick up whenever you have a few spare minutes. Between its approachable puzzles, cozy presentation, and global leaderboards, it's a relaxing way to challenge your memory while spotting plenty of hardworking felines along the way.
Outta Space
Released on June 25, 2026 | Clicker, Incremental • Jebi Studio
A desktop widget that turns your everyday keyboard strokes and mouse clicks into spaceship fuel for a galaxy-exploring cat.
What Caught Our Eye
Outta Space quietly turns something you already do every day into part of the game. Every keystroke and mouse click helps power your tiny feline astronaut’s journey, letting progress happen naturally while you work, browse, or study. It’s a clever idea that keeps the adventure running without demanding your full attention.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
Incremental games are at their best when they fit around your routine instead of interrupting it, and this seems to understand that well. Whether you’re checking in for upgrades or simply watching your little explorer drift through space, it’s an easy companion to keep on your desktop throughout the day.
SherloCAT Nonogram Bahia
Released on June 25, 2026 | Picross & Logic Puzzle • LUDO Thinking
The world’s favorite feline detective packs his top hat and travels to Brazil for a sunny, logic puzzle mystery.
What Caught Our Eye
SherloCAT swaps gloomy crime scenes for sunny scenery without losing the satisfaction of solving a good mystery. Every completed nonogram gradually reveals colorful locations while the detective theme gives the puzzles a fun sense of purpose beyond simply filling in grids.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
If you’re the type of player who finds Picross games difficult to put down, this looks like another satisfying addition to the genre. The relaxed atmosphere, charming presentation, and steadily escalating puzzles make it easy to settle in for “just one more” puzzle.
Cational Meographic
Released on June 23, 2026 | Strategy, Digital Board Game • AyiBoardgameCraft
A gorgeous digital tile-placement board game where you map out a relaxing backpacking journey through scenic trails.
What Caught Our Eye
Rather than focusing on competition, Cational Meographic turns tile placement into a peaceful journey. Carefully building your route through the mountains while balancing resources feels more like planning a memorable trip than chasing a high score, and the board game presentation ties everything together beautifully.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
This feels like the kind of strategy game that rewards thoughtful planning without becoming overwhelming. If you enjoy digital board games or cozy strategy experiences, its slower pace and relaxing atmosphere make it easy to enjoy one expedition after another.
Jolly and Whimsy
Released on June 12, 2026 | Kinetic Visual Novel • MondayMocha
A beautifully illustrated watercolor storybook that explores love, memory, and saying goodbye to a furry friend.
What Caught Our Eye
The watercolor artwork immediately stands out, giving every scene the feeling of a hand-painted picture book. Without relying on complex mechanics, the game lets its illustrations, gentle pacing, and emotional storytelling carry the experience, making Whimsy’s disappearance feel personal from the very beginning.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
Sometimes the shortest stories leave the strongest impression. Jolly and Whimsy looks like one of those experiences that stays with you long after the credits roll, especially if you appreciate heartfelt visual novels that explore friendship, love, and loss through simple but beautiful storytelling.
If this week taught us anything, it’s that Steam can never have too many cats.
We’ll keep following the paw prints wherever they lead. Until then, we’ll see you in the next Mega Cat-alogue! 🐾
