Pix the Cat cover art

games like

Pix the Cat

Pix the Cat leans Execution (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG), Arcade - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION8 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE1 /10OPTIMIZATION6 /10

Like Pix the Cat, but easier

Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.

12 games like Pix the Cat

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Katana ZERO cover art
Katana ZEROPracticed Mastery · neo-noir action platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Metal Slug cover art
Metal SlugPracticed Mastery · run-and-gun arcade

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Super Contra cover art
Super ContraPracticed Mastery · run-and-gun arcade

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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God of War cover art
God of WarPracticed Mastery · hack-and-slash action

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Combo timing, dodges, and QTEs set the bar

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Dark Souls III cover art
Dark Souls IIIPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - PvP invasions exist but are optional

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Nier: Automata cover art
Nier: AutomataPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Enemies follow scripted patterns; no adaptive opponent

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Hotline Miami cover art
Hotline MiamiPracticed Mastery · top-down action

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: variance (1 vs 2) - Slight enemy behavior wobble between restarts

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Cuphead cover art
CupheadPure Mechanics · boss-rush platformer

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 9) - Tight dodging and parry timing decide every boss.

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Kingdom Hearts II cover art
Kingdom Hearts IIPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Revenge values and Data fights demand precise play

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Call of Juarez: Gunslinger cover art
Call of Juarez: GunslingerPracticed Mastery · arcade western shooter

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Quick-draw duels and combo shooting demand precision

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Lies of P cover art
Lies of PPure Mechanics · souls-like

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 9) - Perfect-guard timing window punishes errors

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Zelda II: The Adventure of Link cover art
Zelda II: The Adventure of LinkPracticed Mastery · action RPG platformer

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Precise sword spacing, shield stabs, brutal platforming

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Game details

Released
2014
Developer
Pastagames
Platforms
PS4, Linux, PC, Mac, Vita, XONE, Switch
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB critics
61/100
IGDB users
60/100
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