Yeldeğirmeni · Before the journey Before the journey, all together.
A garden, nine siblings and a mother. That was Pişi’s whole world. When their garden was torn down and the family scattered across Istanbul, she was the first to go looking for them.
Now she follows her nose. From Kadıköy to Balat, from the Maiden’s Tower to Galata; catching ferries, helping neighbours and occasionally stopping for a patch of sunshine. With every reunion, another cat walks beside her.
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Across two shores, one paw at a time.
On the way to the Maiden’s Tower From the game’s comic
One day, you row to the Maiden’s Tower. The next, you help serve baked potatoes in Ortaköy. An Istanbul cat has plenty to do.
Follow scents, help neighbours and find your siblings. Discover Istanbul through Pişi’s eyes across ten chapters.
KadıköyBalatKız KulesiGalata
With every reunion, another cat walks beside her.02
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What makes a city a home.
Lunchtime in Ortaköy A neighbourhood grows through small kindnesses.
A bowl of water by a doorstep. A shared meal. A little space made for a cat. Small acts of kindness add up along Pişi’s journey.
This is a story about a cat looking for her family, and everyone sharing the city with her. About looking out for one another, remembering and coming together again.
No animal is ever harmed in this game. No ads or in-app purchases.03
04 / Behind the storyCats of Istanbul
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About us
For the cats of Istanbul.
Production & designAhmet Can
Cats of Istanbul is a game produced and designed by Ahmet Can. At its heart are Pişi, her family and the city that accompanies them along the way.
This story is a thank-you to everyone who leaves food and water for street cats, builds winter shelters and opens their doors.
