Cats and the Other Lives vs Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Kathy Rain: Director's Cut wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Cats and the Other Lives is R$9.20 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cats and the Other Lives | Kathy Rain: Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 64 | 74 |
| Quality | 73 | 91 |
| Value | 82 | 72 |
| Popularity | 25 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 4.49 | R$ 13.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.4% positive | 92.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 10 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cats and the Other Lives | Kathy Rain: Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 21, 2022 | October 26, 2021 |
| Developers | Cultic Games | Clifftop Games |
| Publishers | Maple Whispering Limited, Cultic Games | Raw Fury |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10+ | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7+ | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX1000 Series or Higher | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cats and the Other Lives or Kathy Rain: Director's Cut?
Kathy Rain: Director's Cut won the comparison against Cats and the Other Lives based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Cats and the Other Lives worth buying over Kathy Rain: Director's Cut?
Based on the metrics, Kathy Rain: Director's Cut won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Cats and the Other Lives currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:54 PM UTC