22 Gaming Cat Memes That are Little Purring Side-Quests of Serotonin

Gamers, let's be real: no matter how intense the quest, how dark the dungeon, or how high the kill count - if there's a cat in the game, you will stop everything to pet it. We've all done it. Whether you're stealthing through cyberpunk alleyways in Stray as the actual feline protagonist, or pausing a boss fight in Dragon Age: The Veilguard just to give that one sleepy tavern cat a gentle scritch, the rule is universal: if there's a cat, it must be acknowledged.

Cats in games are a special kind of easter egg. They're the pixelated pause button we didn't know we needed - fluffy, purring little side quests of serotonin. They don't offer XP or loot, but they give something far more valuable: wholesome vibes. Even if you're not a cat pawrent IRL, seeing one curled up on a spellbook in a dusty wizard's tower makes any campaign better.

This gaming cat memes collection celebrates the best kind of in-game content: cats. Whether they're causing chaos, sitting on crucial levers, or just vibing mid-cutscene, one thing's certain - every game is better when there's a cat in it.

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via @WholesomeMeme
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via JebidiahBeetus
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via @CATBRAINCELL
Hey now, this is just a level 1 kitten! Let the little guy roam free, gain experience, and evolve into his final boss form - then you'll see what true power looks like.
But until then…
SPAM THAT X BUTTON!! X X X X X X!
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via ICANHASCHEEZBURGER.COM
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via DyannLynn | ICANHASCHEEZBURGER.COM
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via @Channel3Memes
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via ICANHASCHEEZBURGER.COM
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via @SpaceCatMemes
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This feline hero’s quest log:
Bring him 5 treats - Reward: 30 XP
Vanquish the neighbor’s dog - Reward: 100 XP
Attempt 2 belly rubs (he will resist) - Reward: 200 XP and mild injury risk.
Game on, brave gamer.
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via ICANHASCHEEZBURGER.COM | MallardVHS
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via ICANHASCHEEZBURGER.COM | bajio6401
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via @happycatlovers
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via @only-cat-memes
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via @s8n
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via @SuperMightyMM
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via ICANHASCHEEZBURGER.COM | Sylviag
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via @CatMemes
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via @civilscrolls
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via @Channel3Memes
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via @WholesomeMeme
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via @CATBRAINCELL
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via @importantcatpics
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via @cat-cosplay