Cat Quest III

Cat Quest III is a compact 2.5-D open-world action-RPG of combo-and-dodge combat, weapon swapping and freeform sailing across the Purribean, a pirate-themed sea of pun-soaked islands. Local co-op is its whole appeal here: a friend claims a second pad to play a partner cat, and the gentle, Everyone 10+ tuning makes it a rare RPG a confident player and a newcomer can actually share rather than carry.

That accessibility is also the trade-off. The two of you share a single camera, so neither cat can stray far or explore independently, and the adventure runs short, roughly six to eight hours even with the side quests. Critics and players land warm on the charm and the smoothed-out combat, with the early hour and forgettable score the recurring snags. It suits couples and families wanting a low-stakes catventure to split; pass if you want length, depth, or two screens.