Meow Palace: Forbidden City
Release date: Dec 16, 2025
Developers: 宫喵家族
Publishers: 宫喵家族, 2P Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
Supported languages: Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese

Demo Version Notice If you played the demo during a previous Steam Next Fest, please manually delete your old save files after updating to avoid compatibility issues. Save data location: Game installation folder/save Note: The save folder is hidden by default , so please enable “Show hidden files” in your system settings to access it. About the Game Welcome to Meow Palace! A cozy, laid-back game that blends idle play, bonding, and cultural discovery. Slip into the paws of a stray kitty who’s wandered into the Forbidden City. With the help of palace cats, you’ll learn new tricks, collect treasures, unlock stories, and experience the whimsical life of a royal feline. The story begins with a stray cat that accidentally wanders into the palace—but its destiny is up to you. Create A Cat : Customize everything from name, fur pattern, pupils, ear shapes, and tails to craft your perfect palace companion. Go from “Stray Cat” to “Imperial Guardian” through effortless idle gameplay. Idle Training : Learn up to 15 skills, including Imperial Cuisine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Opera, and Fishing with the instruction of veteran palace cats. Higher skills = better yields. Craft Fashion & Furniture : Use collected materials and blueprints to make outfits and home décor for your cat. Palace Encyclopedia : Every crafted item, animal encounter, and discovered treasure is collected into your growing compendium. Feeling stressed at work? Tired of studying? Let your palace cat stay on your desktop. Desktop Pet Mode : Your cat lives directly on your Windows desktop, quietly gathering resources while you’re busy. Tap it when you take a break and enjoy simple, soothing interactions. Encounter NPC cats based on actual residents of the Forbidden City, and explore the Palace Museum through their eyes. The Palace Cat Family : Meet Aobai the dignified, Sheriff the clever, and Mantou the gentle—each being the inspiration of NPC cats in the game! Four Seasons of the Forbidden City : Unlock classic locations, such as Hall of Supreme Harmony, Palace of Heavenly Purity, Palace of Compassion and Tranquility, and more. Game time syncs with real time, letting your cat walk you through spring blossoms, summer rains, autumn leaves, and winter snow in the Forbidden City.