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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 64 | 25 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 88% | 81 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 70% | 67 | 6 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 16 reviews sampled · 16 total reviews in window · weighted 7.3 up / 3.1 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (27)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 70
“Cat Cafe Manager is a cafe management sim in which you adopt cats and run your very own store. Serve your customers, build bonds with your regulars, adopt your choice of cats, and just generally enjoy life in a cute and friendly town.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The problem is that not only are those few missteps there, the goals it's aiming for are already far lesser than I would expect from the game as a whole. It promises something that is nice, fun, comfy, and cozy. While the game is certainly light and avoids getting bogged down in unnecessary detail, it also fails to really capitalize on its ideas and winds up being a bit unbalanced, a bit undercooked, and a lot underserved compared to a lot of other entries in the field.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“When it comes to things like business sims there’s a tendency, once you’ve played enough, for them to feel a bit indistinct from one another...”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Cat Café Manager is a great management simulator with cats to care for and cuddle anytime you wish to. Expand your café according to your rules and shape it into your perfect dream café. Have a perfect kitchen with a variety of food on your menu. And finally, make your café the heart of Caterwaul Way.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Cat Cafe Manager is an addictive management simulation game that balances enjoyable gameplay with a good supporting cast, an actually useful skill tree, and a heartwarming story. A couple of minor issues hold the game back from perfection but it’s a great game nonetheless.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Cat Cafe Manager has an original premise and a good concept, but too many downsides are holding it back from being a great game.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Cat Cafe Manager is a fantastic relaxing game that I enjoyed for a while. Unfortunately, the title becomes dull because there’s simply not enough to do. Despite its cute graphics style, the title needs something a bit more dynamic to be a successful hit. Though, if players are looking for a game that requires very little input or one that is safe for the family to enjoy, Cat Cafe Manager is a purrrfect choice!”
read full review ↗ - 55
“Cat Café Manager entices you in with hopes of cute kitties and a bustling management sim but sorely underachieves. There are a lot of awesome and inventive ideas, however the execution leaves a lot to be desired. I found myself enjoying the game with its chilled vibes and laid-back style, but also felt frustrated at all the missed potential. Whilst the representation of diverse characters gives the game several bonus points, unfortunately there are a lot of features missing to help make Cat Café Manager a timeless simulator classic.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Cat Café Manager is a cozy, stress-free casual management game for anyone who wants to adopt cute kitties whilst serving coffee. Whilst not changing the genre of management style games in any particular way, this is ideal for those wanting a homely game to play at ease.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Cat Cafe Manager is a fun cafe simulation game with a mystical twist. The game features endearing characters to befriend while restoring the local shrine and rescuing stray cats.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Much like a feline, Cat Cafe Manager can be unwieldy and directionless, which at different times makes the game fun or frustrating.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Cafe Cat Manager is an enjoyable addition to the simulation genre on the Nintendo Switch. While playing the game, you can tell that the developers have put a lot of love into the game’s development and are cat lovers. It is a relaxing business sim with no pressure to hurry you along, and who could resist all the cute cats while you find them forever where they can live happily.”
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Patch history
- Cat Cafe Manager 2 : July Monthly UpdateJul 11, 2024
- Hotfix 1.2.492Aug 7, 2023
- Hotfix 1.2.488May 26, 2023
- Patch 1.2.485May 25, 2023
- Hotfix 1.2.482Apr 28, 2023
- Update #3: The Naptime UpdateApr 27, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix 1.2.476Apr 20, 2023
- Hotfix 1.2.475Apr 17, 2023
- THANK YOU! 1 Year Anniversary & Announcing next Major UpdateApr 14, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.2.466Feb 13, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Holiday Mini-Update!Dec 12, 2022
- Patch 1.2.459: Steam Deck FixOct 20, 2022
- Patch 1.2.452: Small bug fixesOct 18, 2022
- Patch 1.2.449: Small bug fixesOct 14, 2022
- Patch 1.2.448: Small bug fixesOct 13, 2022
- Patch 1.2.446: Small bug fixesOct 12, 2022
- Update #2: Harvest StoriesOct 7, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.1.421Jun 13, 2022
- Update #1: The Comfy UpdateJun 9, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0.406: New staff members!May 12, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0.401May 2, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0.396Apr 21, 2022
- Patch 1.0.391Apr 18, 2022
- Patch 1.0.388Apr 15, 2022