What are some shade loving houseplants?

We actually have a ton of windows in our home, which is nice in theory – but the majority of them are on the north side of the house, in a room that isn’t heated or cooled, so it is rarely used. Also not really a good place for plants, since no one would ever see them, and the temperatures can get pretty extreme throughout the year. The areas that get a reasonable amount of sunlight are spots where my cats could easily get into a houseplant and munch on it or dig in the pot, which they like to do.
However, I really love plants in the home, and until now I’ve been relying on artificial plants.. which I do not love. I don’t have large windowsills, so putting something on the sill isn’t an option. What are some attractive houseplants that don’t require much light and aren’t too sensitive? I tend to kill container plants.