Play Exploding Kittens® on PC and Mac

About the Game

Few card games have made the kind of cultural impact that Exploding Kittens has. Originally launched as a Kickstarter campaign, it became the most-backed project in the platform's history, fueled by a massive audience drawn to its blend of humor, sharp strategy, and gloriously absurd artwork. Now available as an official mobile game developed by Marmalade Game Studio, the digital version brings that same explosive energy to your device, complete with expansions, online play, and features built specifically for the screen.
At its core, the game functions as a high-stakes card-drawing experience. Players take turns pulling cards from a shared deck, and the goal is simple: do not draw an Exploding Kitten. If you do, you are eliminated unless you are holding a Defuse card, which lets you neutralize the threat using one of several ridiculous methods, such as applying a belly rub, waving a laser pointer, or offering a catnip sandwich. Every other card in the deck serves a specific tactical purpose, whether it helps you peek at what is coming, shuffle the deck to disrupt an opponent's plans, force another player to draw extra cards, or protect yourself from an incoming threat.
What makes the game genuinely replayable is how much the strategy shifts depending on who you are playing with and which decks are in use. The digital version includes several expansion options:
Streaking Kittens: Adds a new dynamic by letting players hold an Exploding Kitten temporarily without dying.
Barking Kittens: Introduces paired mechanics that create alliance-style pressure between two players.
Betrayal: A digital-exclusive expansion that introduces new layers of deception and shifting alliances.
Party Pack: Designed to support larger, more chaotic group sessions with additional content.
Beyond the expansions, the game also includes cards created specifically for the digital version that have no physical counterpart, giving long-time fans of the tabletop edition fresh content to discover.
Multiplayer options cover a wide range of situations. If you are with friends in the same room, you can run a local game across multiple phones without needing an internet connection. If you prefer competing online, you can set up private matches with people you know or join open lobbies against strangers from around the world. For solo players, an AI mode offers a way to practice tactics or simply enjoy a game without needing anyone else available.
The art direction, handled entirely by Matthew Inman of The Oatmeal, gives the game a visual identity that is immediately recognizable. Characters, card illustrations, and animations all carry that signature style, which walks a fine line between cute and chaotic in the best possible way.
Playing on PC through MuMuPlayer adds a layer of comfort that makes a real difference over extended play. Card text and illustrations are easier to read on a larger display, and tracking multiple opponents becomes less mentally taxing when you are not squinting at a small phone screen. Online matches benefit from the stable connectivity and consistent performance that MuMuPlayer provides, reducing the chance of disconnects during competitive rounds. The overall experience feels more deliberate and focused, which matters in a game where reading the situation correctly is often the difference between surviving the round and going up in smoke.