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The Battle Cats

The Battle Cats

Tower Defense×Battle Game

48K ratings
2488 reviews
With Ads#33 in top-grossing Simulation
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 17, 2014
  • July 27, 2026

Developer

ponos corporation
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About

Command a quirky feline army in this simple yet strategic tower defense game. Tap to deploy cats, fire a powerful cannon, and evolve your units to conquer stages and defeat enemy bases across various worlds. Collect unique cats and treasures to build the ultimate cat force.

✓Simple tap-based combat
✓Cat Cannon for defense
✓Cat leveling and evolution
✓Collect rare and exotic cats
✓Hundreds of stages
✓Treasure collection
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of The Battle Cats. Based on 48K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🚀Endless gameplay
  • 🐱Cute and unique cat designs
  • 👍Generous free-to-play model
  • 🕹️Engaging strategy and gameplay
  • 🎉Frequent updates and events

Negative things

  • 🔍Lack of in-game stats and information
  • 🕰️Slow progression and energy limitations
  • 🎲Frustrating RNG and gacha system
  • 🤕Extremely difficult late-game stages
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What's New in The Battle Cats

15.5.0

July 27, 2026

■Tutorial Flow Improvements Feature unlock timings optimized between Empire of Cats Ch. 1 "Cambodia" and "Japan" stages. ■ New True Forms/Ultra Forms ■ New Talents/Ultra Talents ■ New Legend Map/Stage Difficulties/Rank Rewards/CatCombos ■ Minor Bug Fixes and Feature Revisions

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In-App Purchases

$19.99

690 Cat Food

You can purchase points (Cat Food) which can be used in the app.

Charts

Top Grossing

📊 33

Simulation games

The game has maintained its position at 33 recently.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 46-1

Strategy games

This game dropped -1 position in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

Top Free

📉 79-1

Strategy games

This game dropped -1 position in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

Top Free

📉 175-5

Simulation games

This game dropped -5 positions in Simulation games chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

Events

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Celebrate 13 years with the Nyanko Rangers!

Jul 10, 2026 — Aug 3, 2026

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Best of the Best Milestone Capsules on now

May 11, 2026 — Jun 1, 2026

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Beloved scenes recreated in The Battle Cats

Feb 21, 2026 — Feb 25, 2026

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Very fun

Greatest game ever made
Dexter3x6Dexter3x6

absolute cinema

this is peak
Idk56575736…)Idk56575736…)

Top tier gam

Genuinely one of the best games I have ever played and it’s mobile so I can play anywhere. Love that it doesn’t cram ads in your throat. Never spent money on a game before but I did this game. Peak.
GlogzorfGlogzorf

Please bring back killer cat

I’m begging you I want him so bad and this is the best Gacha game ever
Tempi2018Tempi2018

The battle cats

I’ve been playing this game for 5 years and I’m only 11.It’s a genuinely great game whether you want to kill time or have fun,this is the game for you.there is a reason it has millions of downloads.I love it so much the capsule feature is genius.
TBChacxTBChacx
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Crashes and freezes when launching the app

Bug

Issues with ad-watching and rewards not being granted

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Requested Features

4 requests

Online PvP mode

Feature

Ability to trade or share cats with friends

Feature

Increased drop rates for Uber and Legend Rare cats

Feature

Improved treasure system with higher drop rates

Feature

FAQ

What is The Battle Cats?

The Battle Cats is a tower defense game where players command a variety of cats to battle enemies and destroy their bases. It features simple tap controls for deploying units and a Cat Cannon for defense. The game involves strategic squad building and evolving cats to overcome challenges.

How do I level up my cats?

You can level up your cats by clearing stages, which rewards you with experience points (XP) and items. As your cats gain levels, they can evolve, potentially unlocking new abilities or transforming into their 'True Form' at higher levels.

Is The Battle Cats free to play?

Yes, The Battle Cats is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for items or currency that can speed up progress or unlock content, and it also includes advertisements.

What kind of content is available in The Battle Cats?

The game offers hundreds of stages spread across three main Story Mode adventures, plus additional Legend challenges. Players can also collect dozens of rare and exotic cats and gather glorious treasures as they progress through the game.

What platforms is The Battle Cats available on?

The Battle Cats is available on mobile devices. While the description doesn't specify exact operating systems, it is generally found on both iOS and Android platforms.