• Cat Quest III is finally setting sail for iOS.
• This isometric hack-and-slash RPG is scheduled to launch on August 8th.
• Journey across land and sea to explore, collect treasure, and send your foes to the briny deep.

We often hear tentative announcements for mobile releases, only to be met with months of silence. Thankfully, that quiet is just as frequently broken in delightful and unexpected ways—as is the case with Cat Quest III! A beloved series here at Pocket Gamer, the new nautical-themed installment is now officially confirmed for iOS, targeting a release date of August 8th.

Cat Quest III is best described as a fast-paced, isometric pirate adventure where you play as one of the titular cats. You’ll explore a pirate-themed world by land and sea, fighting enemies with blade battles on islands and cannon blasts on the open ocean.

The game focuses on seamless, fluid fun, blending overworld exploration and combat into one cohesive experience. This means you’ll have consistent control and broadly the same abilities, no matter where your adventures take you.

One of the most intriguing aspects of Cat Quest III, in my view, is its visual style. The lush, vibrant graphics recall titles like the Paper Mario series. Despite the isometric perspective, the world is packed with delightful details and impressive visual effects, somewhat reminiscent of games like Octopath Traveler.

Cat Quest III on iOS features advanced touchscreen controls, Game Center integration, and a one-time purchase model. This lets you play across all your compatible Apple devices after buying it just once. You can even jump into co-op play by connecting two controllers to your device.

If you’re looking for something to play while waiting for Cat Quest III’s release, check out our list of the top 25 best RPGs on iOS and Android. You’ll find plenty of fantastic role-playing options across fantasy, sci-fi, and more.