Wholesome Cats is a role-playing game where the goal is to explore an island full of adorable felines and recruit as many of them as possible. The game utilizes standard RPG mechanics like experience points, leveling up and turn-based combat, but with a decidedly non-violent tone. The player does not kill the cats in battle and cannot be killed; instead, when defeated they are merely turned away to try again and if successful, might be allowed to add the cats to their party. The cats come in all shapes, sizes and colors with some even fantasy-themed like space cats and dessert cats.