# Catgotchi: Virtual Pet, Cat — Retro 8 bit kitty tamagotchi

> Retro 8-bit virtual cat pet simulation game with mini-games and customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Janusz Jankowski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catgotchi-virtual-pet-cat/id1522044146 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Janusz Jankowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/789966888)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,481 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catgotchi-virtual-pet-cat/id1522044146/reviews.md

## What is Catgotchi?

Kittens are waiting for you. Adopt and take care of your pixel kitty!

Catgotchi is the next game of our retro-style simulation series.
This time you take care of and play with 12 adorable kitties.

The more you take care of your kitty, the happier it is. And happy cat means cat growing fast. Take your time, feed it, clean it and play with it - all depends on you now!

At the beginning you have 3 unique breeds to choose.
First 3 breeds are: Norwegian, Russian Blue and Persian!
For every 2 cats reaching adult stage, 3 more become unlocked.
They are waiting for you - uncover them all!

Every cat has its own set of mini games that you unlock with progress.
There are 3 games per pet (12 total).

Customize whole game using colors you like. 

All this and more in 90s retro style!

## Key features

- Adopt and care for pixel kitties
- Feed, clean, and play with pets
- Unlock 12 adorable cat breeds
- Play 3 mini-games per pet
- Customize game colors
- 90s retro style graphics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Catgotchi?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💕 Cute and fun game
- 🎮 Nostalgic tamagotchi-like experience
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🕰️ Convenient to play on mobile
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Slow energy recovery
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💀 Cats can die
- 🔍 Limited character count for naming pets
- 📢 Excessive ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Energy bar not increasing properly
- Buttons freezing during mini-games
- Pets getting stuck in certain states
- Crashes and app not launching for some users

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to pet or interact with cats
- Introduce more pet types like dogs or other animals
- Implement a widget for quick pet status checks
- Add background music or sound effects
- Improve energy recovery and reduce pet death

## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catgotchi-virtual-pet-cat/id1522044146/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Ads

*2026-06-16, version 1.2.2*

Wish there wasn’t an ad every time I clicked a button but great game otherwise

### 5/5 — Oh my god

*2025-12-15*

Ich hab die app getestet, aber wo ist doggitchi? Wo sind die apps die werbung waren? Ich findeysie nd mehr?

### 1/5 — Really?

*2025-11-29, version 1.2.2*

I was 6 when I played this game. I went on a lot of trips to my grandparents house, and the day I came back, every single cute little cat was DEAD. There should be a setting where the cat cannot die. And if you say “nO thE poINt oF tHe gAmE Is tO hAvE YoUr CaT dIE” well then ur stupid. Pls change 😒😒

### 5/5 — Miaou

*2025-10-31, version 1.2.2*

Beaucoup de publicité

### 5/5 — 𝓙𝓾𝓼𝓽 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓲𝓽

*2025-10-31, version 1.2.2*

𝓘 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓼𝔀

### 3/5 — Why,,,😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩

*2025-09-29, version 1.2.2*

I wish that the cat was not able to dye because I got grounded from my computer so I had to work my way up to adult cat!😩

### 5/5 — This is so fun

*2025-09-04, version 1.2.2*

I just started I’m already having a blast it is amazing but I accidentally keep giving her shots 💉😅

### 4/5 — I LOVE THIS （≧∇≦）

*2025-09-04, version 1.2.2*

I have been hoarding all the tamagotchi apps. the children must be mine… (creepy laugh). The handheld ones didn’t have ads tho…

✌︎('ω')✌︎
Have a nice day

### 5/5 — Yayayayayyyy

*2025-09-01, version 1.2.2*

This game is gas!!

- my cats name is hachi （╹◡╹）♡

### 5/5 — Love caring for my kitties, but I have a different glitch for each one…

*2025-07-03*

My Catgotchis (Meowy, Missy and Lili) all have glitches. I love playing, but still, I don’t love the glitchy kitties. Meowy is stuck on almost full stats all the time, and I’ve aged her 969 days, stuck on child stage. Missy, my other Catgotchi, has only 4 columns of energy and I’ve had her asleep and full-statted for a day. Same thing with my last Catgotchi Lili, but I found her sick with zero stats this morning. I thought I put her to sleep last night. Then, after cured, I had her sleeping for about an hour or so, and her energy has been stuck on one column. Anyone know how to fix?

## Frequently asked questions about Catgotchi

### What is Catgotchi?

Catgotchi is a retro-style simulation game where you adopt and care for virtual pixelated kittens. You'll need to feed them, keep them clean, and play with them to ensure they grow happy and healthy.

### How do I unlock new cat breeds?

You start with three unique breeds: Norwegian, Russian Blue, and Persian. For every two cats that reach the adult stage, three more breeds will become available to unlock. The goal is to discover all the available breeds.

### What kind of mini-games are available?

Each cat has its own set of mini-games that are unlocked as you progress with them. There are a total of three mini-games per pet, meaning there are 12 unique mini-games to discover across all the cats.

### Is the game free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases may enhance the gameplay experience or provide additional customization options.

### What is the visual style of the game?

The game features a distinct 90s retro style, reminiscent of classic pixel art and 8-bit graphics. You can also customize the game's appearance by choosing your preferred color schemes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2024-08-25

Data privacy and security.

### 1.2.1 — 2024-03-11

Data privacy and security.

### 1.2.0 — 2024-01-14

Data privacy and security.

### 1.1.2 — 2021-07-17

Minor fixes.

### 1.1.1 — 2021-05-03

Minor fixes.

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## More apps by Janusz Jankowski

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- [Snake Classic Retro Arcade](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-classic-retro-arcade/id1504754493)
- [Noise: Green, Brown, White](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noise-green-brown-white/id6474789616)

All apps by Janusz Jankowski: https://appshunter.io/developer/789966888

## Related topics

[tamagotchi classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tamagotchi-classic) · [tamagotchi](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tamagotchi)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*