Stretch the Cat is a browser-based puzzle game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. The core of it is animals. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About Stretch the Cat
Complete each levels in longest form possible. Cat’s body part will be collected to unlock next level. Reach an exit with at least the amount of stretches shown on top of it to progress! Controls: Swipe to stretch the cat. Swipe the obstacles to move them away of your path.
How to play Stretch the Cat
There is no tutorial to sit through — the game explains itself. Keep a hand on the arrow keys / WASD; everything else is listed in the controls table. The game runs in portrait, so on a phone you can play one-handed, and on desktop it stays centred rather than stretched out of shape. There is no penalty for failing, so push a little harder than feels safe.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Navigate menus and interact |
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move |
| Spacebar | Primary action |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
What keeps Stretch the Cat worth returning to is how quickly a single round resolves. It respects your time — you are never more than a click from another attempt. It works as well on a phone on a bus as it does on a desktop.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Animals gameplay — Games starring the animal kingdom
- Added to our catalogue from a 2021 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Stretch the Cat free to play?
Yes, entirely free. Stretch the Cat costs nothing to play, asks for no card and has no paid tier hiding behind it.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No download, no installer, no plugin. Stretch the Cat is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Stretch the Cat on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Stretch the Cat?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — navigate menus and interact; Arrow keys / WASD — move; Spacebar — primary action.
Can I play Stretch the Cat fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
What kind of game is Stretch the Cat?
Stretch the Cat is a puzzle game built around animals. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
