Since first appearing in merchandise in 1974, Hello Kitty has traveled around the world in a variety of games, products, and media of all types. There have been dozens of different Hello Kitty video games over the years, going all the way to some of the first console games ever released. That’s a lot of gaming.
Of all those games out there, not all capture the look, the spirit, and the positive feelings that have made Hello Kitty so iconic. But in the long catalog of Kitty games available across many different platforms and consoles, there are a few that stand out for best capturing the world of Hello Kitty.
9Hello Kitty World
The stories surrounding Hello Kitty World have turned this game into a bit of an urban legend. But despite all the theories and myths around it, this was an official Nintendo game launched in 1992 in Japan as a follow-up to Balloon Kid, which itself was the sequel to Balloon Fight. It’s a side-scroll game typical of NES at the time, and the goal is to stay afloat with your balloons.
There is no official NES branding on the game, which has helped to give rise to rumors that it’s some sort of bootleg game. But the score was composed by NES legend Hip Tanaka, and the design and gameplay are authentically Nintendo.
8Hello Kitty Picnic
Hello Kitty Picnic was launched on Nintendo 3DS in 2012. The entire pantheon of classic characters is here, including Keroppi, Chococat, and My Melody. There are lots of fun things you can do with this game, such as customizing Hello Kitty’s outfits. Plus, the list of little mini-games will keep things exciting for you for quite a while.
The extra unlockable rewards give players a reason to keep going. This is just a simple, fun, cute game that’s very much in keeping with the Hello Kitty franchise.
7Hello Kitty: Cafe
Hello Kitty: Cafe is one of many simple point-and-click time management games built around a restaurant theme. However, this game is a little more intensive and detailed than most. You will hire staff, serve customers, take payments, and keep things running smoothly to successfully maintain a working cafe.
The best part is that it’s free on mobile devices. There’s enough gameplay here to keep you engaged and keep you coming back to handle more and more customers, and the game’s look is classic Hello Kitty.
6Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams
In this game, Hello Kitty has left home to pursue her dream of living in grand style in the big city. Your goal is to help Kitty move on up in the world, quite literally, as she goes from the ground floor apartment to a lavish penthouse at the top of the building.
This is a fun game that relies heavily on interacting with other characters in the world. There are 16 different mini-grams you can find along your journey. Big City Dreams has tons of positive reviews and the gameplay is completely absorbing. Hours will pass before you know it.
5Loving Life With Hello Kitty & Friends
Launched on Nintendo DS in 2011, Hello Kitty & Friends has Kitty assisting her friends in a variety of tasks. Help them with their homework, help them shop at the mall, and have lots of fun seeing all the familiar characters from the series. Many favorite characters will be here.
There’s also a shopping element to the game where you can purchase items of all kinds. The game is rated E but it’s engaging enough that anyone could get lost playing around in this world.
4Hello Kitty: Puzzle Party
This PSP game was launched to celebrate the 35th birthday of Hello Kitty. The puzzles in this game can be challenging and they will get your brain thinking in all sorts of different ways. Each puzzle unlocks different features, such as custom options that let you put your own personal style into the game.
Puzzle Party is a fun Hello Kitty game that can actually challenge players of all ages. Try out the different puzzles and challenge yourself in a number of different ways. This is a party game, which means you may play alone or with others.
3Hello Kitty World 2
Despite the name, Hello Kitty 2 does not look or play much like a follow-up to Hello Kitty World, the NES game. The “sequel” is really a standalone game because instead of floating around on balloons, you will build your own theme park. Add the decorations, the rides, all the stuff you want in your park.
There’s a ton of things you can do in this game, including visiting theme parks other players have built. There are even fashion battles. Since fashion is a common thread in Kelly Kitty games, fans of the series are sure to love it.
2Hello Kitty: Fantasy Theater
What if Hello Kitty was a fairy tale princess? You can actually see how that scenario plays out in Hello Kitty: Fantasy Theater. Kitty and all her friends will participate in stories that get played out on the stage. Part of your goal is to collect characters and make friends, which isn’t a bad goal at all.
This is a surprisingly popular game, particularly in Japan, and the mix of fantasy theater and Hello Kitty is interesting. You have multiple ways to play, and pretty much endless adventures and stories you can create.
1Hello Kitty Seasons
Hello Kitty Seasons came out on the Wii in 2010. The goal is to build a community around popular Hello Kitty characters. This is how new levels are unlocked and new adventures become available. There are lots of mini-games to play and tons of different achievements you can earn. Plus, bonuses, power-ups, and all kinds of extras make this game really fun.
If you’ve ever thought about designing your own world for Hello Kitty to live in, this game will make that dream come true.
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