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
You can work the whole thing out by playing it. Load the game above and it fills the player in portrait. On a phone you can play one-handed; on desktop the frame stays centred so nothing is cropped. If a round goes badly, restart — attempts are cheap and it is usually the fastest way to improve.
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
Stretch the Cat is easy to start and harder to master, which is the balance the best browser games hit.
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. Stretch the Cat is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Stretch the Cat is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.
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?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
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.
