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"Contemplative puzzle adventure about historical events through cat antics."
Minimum session
15 min
Pausability
Pause anytime
Resume friendliness
Easy to resume
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Chill
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Story chapters
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About
The Cat and the Coup is a documentary game in which you play the cat of Dr. Mohammed Mossadegh, the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Iran. During the summer of 1953, the CIA engineered a coup to bring about his downfall. As a player, you coax Mossadegh back through significant events of his life by knocking objects off of shelves, scattering his papers, jumping on his lap and scratching him.
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The Cat and the Coup — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of The Cat and the Coup take?
- The minimum meaningful session for The Cat and the Coup is approximately 15 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause The Cat and the Coup?
- Yes — The Cat and the Coup supports instant pause. You can stop at any moment without penalty, making it ideal for sessions that might be interrupted.
- Does The Cat and the Coup pressure you to keep playing?
- The Cat and the Coup has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is The Cat and the Coup's Session Respect Score?
- The Cat and the Coup has a Session Respect Score of 10.0/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.