# Cat-Collecting VR Games 'Neko Atsume' VR Turns Up the Cuteness of the Original in a VR Landscape By Justin Lam | Published 2018-06-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neko-atsume-vr References: [polygon](https://www.polygon.com/2018/6/5/17429676/neko-atsume-vr-ps4-gameplay) & [kotaku](https://kotaku.com/people-cannot-believe-how-cute-neko-atsume-vr-is-1826445395) 'Neko Atsume,' the [cat-collecting mobile game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aniimo) quickly became a hit game for mobile phones thanks to its incredibly cute cats, but 'Neko Atsume VR' has finally been released and is already charming fans and newcomers. Much like the mobile version of the game, this [VR experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-orb) has players slowly [collecting cats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventures-in-friskies-world) and tending to their various needs. However, the VR aspects of the game now allow players to pet and play with the cats in an incredibly immersive way. Much like the original mobile game, Neko Atsume VR maintains its adorable cartoon art style and embraces its cell-shaded graphics. This art style translates beautifully into the VR realm as it compensates for the graphic quality often lost in using VR. Neko Atsume VR is currently only available in Japan but videos shared online have already gone viral and have inspired fans to clamor for a North American release. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Pet Simulators:** Developing VR versions of popular animal or pet simulators can provide an immersive and entertaining experience for animal lovers. - **Adapting Mobile Games for VR:** Transforming popular mobile games into VR can tap into a wider audience base and open up new and exciting opportunities in the VR industry. - **Cell-shaded Graphics in VR:** Utilizing cell-shaded graphics in VR can help maintain a game's unique art style while compensating for the lower graphic quality often found in VR games. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can expand its reach by investing in VR adaptations of popular mobile games or developing immersive pet simulators for animal lovers. - **Virtual Reality:** The VR industry can explore new opportunities in producing or investing in VR adaptations of popular mobile games or pet simulators to attract a wider customer base. - **Art and Graphic Design:** The art and graphic design industry can find new applications of cell-shaded graphics in VR games to help maintain a game's integrity while enhancing the overall user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [VR Cat Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-cat-experiences.md) - [Feline-Centric Animated Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-kitty-big-city-game.md) - [Casual Animal Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitty-catcher.md) - [Feline Delivery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-neko-delivery.md) - [Gamified Animal Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catswe.md) - [Cat-Themed Gaming NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centralized-cat.md) - [Quilt-Making Cat Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cats-of-calico.md) - [Mobile Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tile-match.md) - [Small-Town Indie Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minekos-night-market.md)