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Mobile games come in many shapes and forms and have many, many protagonists. Do you know what the best protagonist/context for a game is though? Cats.

Worshipped by Ancient Egyptians, idolised by internet culture, and probably one of the only animals that'll get away with scratching up your sofa, cats are always fun to watch. Why? Well, because they're adorable, duh. Even when they're trying to be all serious and go off on quests and things, you can't help but notice how cute their outfits are or their fuzzy ears.

But this just isn't about the best cat-themed games. No, it's about the best cats in mobile gaming. If your favourite feline isn't on the list below, be sure to tell us in the comments below what games you love the most. And if you love lists, click here to check out all of the awesome ones we've written for your eyes to soak in.

Virtual pets have become a mainstay in the modern gaming world, though newer titles have added on new bells and whistles to keep things exciting. Virtual pets are no longer just about feeding and cleaning up poop before your 8-bit blob withers away. Now there are all sorts of things you can do with virtual pets, especially on mobile, where you're free to take your companions with you on the go. Here are five of our favorites.

We got our first glimpse of the Neko Atsume live-action movie, and it looks like it could actually be pretty decent. Rather than watching someone laze about their apartment trying to lure cats to their garden all day, the movie tells the story of Katsu Sakumoto (Atsushi Ito), a man who's tasked with taking care of a suburban home. He soon discovers that the house is a popular gathering place for an oddball variety of cats. But there's more to it than that--Katsu also has to get acquainted with his new neighborhood, and naturally there's a lady in the equation with whom he has a number of cringe-worthy run-ins.

Are those rare cats still proving too illusive for you in Neko Atsume? Or maybe you just want to try a different tactic? We’re here with some more tips on how to improve your chances to get these fussy felines.

Though I'm certainly no stranger to apps, 2015 was the year I took the plunge and played and completed the most diverse list of games in my history as a mobile gamer.

While there was a veritable flurry of releases I'm still trying to keep track of, it's time to make things a little clearer and crown my best games of 2015.

Believe me, it was tough.

Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector is an adorable game about attracting new and interesting cats to your house. Here are some tips to help you spot some of the harder to find felines.