Introduction

Neko Atsume is a popular mobile game that revolves around collecting cats through various interactive elements.

Background

Neko Atsume (Japanese: ねこあつめ; English: Cat Collection) is a mobile game developed by Hit-Point, available on iOS and Android. Initially launched exclusively in Japanese, the game garnered immense popularity, leading to its eventual English translation. Players attract cats by deploying different types of food, toys, and furniture, each appealing to specific feline visitors. Unique cats appear based on the player's choices, enabling them to watch, photograph, and receive gifts from these charming creatures. The in-game currency consists of regular fish and rare gold fish, earned as cats leave. Players can use these to buy additional toys, furniture, or even new home spaces. The game lacks a definitive endpoint, encouraging ongoing engagement as players strive to complete their photo album with all cat appearances.

How It Began

Neko Atsume originated in Japan, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon that captured the hearts of cat lovers and mobile gamers alike, leading to its release in other languages.