The fun comes to you in Neko Atsume 2 – slinking and purring all the way. Entice adorable cats to your yard by setting out goodies like a ball of yarn or a can of tuna; before long, you may find a mischievous calico or a laid-back tabby dropping by.

What we love: Taking photos of cats living their best lives. It’s a thrill checking on your yard and discovering new furry faces to add to your Catbook album. Is that the striped torbie Princess snoozing in her fancy cat bed? Snap a share-worthy pic!

Quick tip: A watched yard gathers no cats – you’ll need to leave and come back later to see if any new visitors show up. Try exiting the game and returning in 20 minutes: that’s often the best time to spot rare specimens.

Meet the creator: Based in Nagoya, Japan, Hit-Point Co. has been making games since 2007. The studio’s catalogue of cute and casual titles includes Tori Note, Hananezumi and the original Neko Atsume (2014), which racked up more than 33 million downloads.