# Nekotama Dango: Cat Puzzle — Link-and-merge puzzle game

> Link-and-merge puzzle game (iPhone/iPad app by RYOTA AZUMA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nekotama-dango-cat-puzzle/id6817840811 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RYOTA AZUMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809619560)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-10-28
- Data updated: 2026-10-31

## What is Nekotama Dango?

Trace your finger over round cats of the same pattern packed into a cardboard box, and link them up in this 60-second puzzle game.
Linked cats don't vanish — they curl up into a sleepy cat ball and doze at the bottom of the box.

HOW TO PLAY
1. Link 3 or more cats of the same pattern to make a cat ball
2. Sleeping cat balls sink to the bottom of the box
3. Cat balls of the same pattern stick together and grow when they touch or when you link them
4. Cat balls of 8 or more cats are carried off to the futon

One finger, one hand, 60 seconds a round. Perfect for a quick break.

PILE UP, STICK TOGETHER, GROW
- Cat balls are heavy, so they push other cats aside and sink to the bottom
- Make a cat ball right above one of the same pattern, and it sinks down and sticks. Choosing where to make each ball is the key skill
- A cat ball counts as just one link, however big it is. Link cats between two distant balls to stick them together
- The more balls stick together in a row, the bigger your score

PURR FEVER
Put lots of cats to sleep to fill the gauge and start Purr Fever, when all points are doubled. The cats in the box purr happily while stars twinkle around them.
When time runs out, it's bedtime: the cat balls left in the box earn points, too.

PICK UP STRAY CATS
Now and then a stray cat with a "?" drops into the box. It fits into a chain of any pattern, and when you make a cat ball with it, that cat joins you. Play it safe close by, or stretch your chain to reach the "?" — it's your call every time.
Turn a cat carrying kibble on its head into a cat ball to pick up the kibble. Save up 20 to call a stray cat.

40 CATS TO COLLECT
36 cats of all colors and breeds, from Orange Tabby and Calico to Siamese, Scottish Fold and Maine Coon.
Plus 4 special cats that join you only when you meet certain conditions.
Pick any favorite to play with — every cat plays the same.

FRIENDSHIP LEVELS
Make cat balls with your current cat or give it a treat with kibble to raise your friendship.
Each level unlocks a cosmetic reward: a smile, a ribbon, a collar with a bell, and a purring face with a heart trail.

RANKINGS AND SHARING
Compare your best score with other players on Game Center, all-time or today. (Game Center is optional.)
Share an image of your cat and score right from the results screen.

PLAY WITH PEACE OF MIND
- No ads, no in-app purchases
- No play limits or waiting times
- No account needed; progress is saved only on your device
- Respects the silent switch

## Is Nekotama Dango safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Nekotama Dango.

## Is Nekotama Dango legit?

Nekotama Dango: Cat Puzzle appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Nekotama Dango is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-28

- Your music from other apps now keeps playing while you play
- Cats in the rankings now wear the outfit they had when the record was set
- Fixed the link used when sharing the app with friends

### 1.0 — 2026-10-28

No release notes.

## More apps by RYOTA AZUMA

- [Habit Check: Daily Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-check-daily-tracker/id6755934238)
- [Nekotama Jump: Cat Toss](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nekotama-jump-cat-toss/id6816406950)

All apps by RYOTA AZUMA: https://appshunter.io/developer/1809619560

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