Hidden Cats vs. Zombies 2

About Hidden Cats vs. Zombies 2

Hidden Cats vs. Zombies 2 is a puzzle point-and-click game from Sons of Welder, released in December 2025. It blends zombie survival with absurd humor, tasking you to locate hidden cats and eliminate zombies across a military base. The sequel builds on its predecessor’s quirky formula, adding more levels and refined puzzles. Playable on PC and Linux, it’s a single-player affair where strategy and observation matter. The game leans into its silly premise, turning the chaos of a zombie apocalypse into a lighthearted scavenger hunt. If you’ve ever wondered how a cat sniper might fight the undead, this is your answer.

Gameplay

You scan environments for hidden cats and zombies, clicking objects to reveal them. Each level gives a quota of cats to rescue and zombies to dispatch. Ammo is limited, forcing you to prioritize targets, some require multiple shots. Puzzles involve rearranging items or solving mini-games to access crates containing supplies. The point-and-click controls are straightforward, but the difficulty spikes in later levels as zombies spawn faster. Sessions last 30, 60 minutes, with a mix of exploration and quick reflexes. The humor shines through zombie dialogue and cat animations, though repetitive mechanics can wear thin.

What Players Think

PlayPile users rate it 4.3/5, with 78% completing the base story. Average playtime is 8 hours, and 85% of reviews are positive. Moods are split: 42% amused, 31% frustrated. Critic scores average 72. One user wrote, “The cat-zombie dynamic is hilarious, but some puzzles feel arbitrary.” Another noted, “Great for a laugh, but not a long-term investment.” Completion rates drop to 52% for 100% runs, as hidden achievements require obsessive item hunting. With 32 achievements (24 unlocked on average), the game rewards persistence but leans casual.

PlayPile's Take

It’s a solid pick for puzzle fans who enjoy absurd humor. At $19.99, the price matches its 8-hour runtime, though achievements add replay value. The core loop is catchy, but later levels test patience. Skip if you dislike trial-and-error puzzles. For $20, it’s a low-risk buy, play it for the cats, zombies, and the sheer weirdness of it all.

Storyline

Due to contamination, an epidemic has broken out – zombies have taken over the entire military base and are wreaking havoc. You are the last survivor, once a member of an elite cat sniper unit. The cat army has dropped ammunition supplies – these can be found in wooden crates. Your mission is to eliminate all the zombies and rescue the cats. Go, cat soldier! Meow!