Kitten Play involves adopting the persona of a cat or kitten within a consensual dynamic. It is often associated with a softer, more sensual register than Puppy Play, and typically features gestures such as arching, curling, purring and playful batting alongside gear such as ears, tails and collars. Kitten Play can be casual, ceremonial or part of a sustained Owner/Kitten dynamic.

Kitten Play grew as a distinct expression within Petplay through the late twentieth century, developing its own aesthetics and community spaces alongside Puppy Play.

Communities differ in the emphasis placed on gear, on Owner/Kitten dynamics and on ceremonial elements. Kitten Play is not a lesser or diluted form of Puppy Play; it is a distinct tradition with its own character.