What if your next solo RPG campaign wasn’t about saving the world—but about exploring the alley behind your house?
In this episode of Masters of Pen and Paper, Mike and Finny pounce into Be Like a Cat; a whimsical solo/duet tabletop RPG that turns the everyday life of a cat into a full-blown adventure. From urban rooftops to cyberpunk networks and ancient myth, Be Like a Cat is a sandbox of imagination, self-expression, and claws-first storytelling.
We break down:
How the game works
The character creation journey
Solo vs duet vs GM modes
Territory control, combat, exploration, and yes, zoomies!
The incredible variety of included scenarios (cyberpunk, space, pirates, mythology, and more)
Whether you’re a TTRPG solo gamer, a fan of cozy systems, or just really love cats, this game might be your next favorite discovery.
Play it. Journal it. Rule your backyard kingdom.