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Gato Roboto
Developer doinksoft
Gato Roboto is a 2D Metroidvania video game developed by American studio Doinksoft and published by Devolver Digital on May 30, 2019. The game follows a cat named Kiki attempting to save her owner after they crash land on an alien planet, forcing Kiki to don a mech suit and explore the planet's depths. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
307 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
95
LovedLoved
175 positive · 10 negative
95% range 90–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 175 | 10 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 51 | 1 | 48 |
| Lemmy * | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 1 | 6 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
2,548 of 2,700 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
95% recommend · 167 yes, 9 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 176 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (4,973 of 5,274 positive).
Players praise Gato Roboto as a short, charming metroidvania with a cute cat protagonist. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note the game's simple mechanics and solid execution make it a good entry point for the genre. [4][5][2] A few players criticize the game for its short length, screen flashes, and occasional difficulty spikes. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [8]
- literal pixel game can't maintain target 60fps on more-than-sufficient hardware without external DLLs - pointless epilepsy-inducing screen flashes with no way to disable them - palette options to mitigate said epilepsy hazards locked behind collectibles - almost constant button mashing with no settings to allow holding, except for a different weapon locked behind collectibles - £6.69 for a roughly 2.5 hour 100% …
- [1]
If you love Pixel Graphics, Metroivania and especially CAT, you're in the right place. If you don't, just play it anyway cause the game is awesome and cute. Love it. Metroid with a cat. It's a 7/10 game but at that price it's a 9/10 value. My friend knows how much I love cats. He recommended the game. I put my cat Titi to rest today and so I gave this game a shot. It did not disappoint. [RIP Titi.] I learned two …
- [4]
If you want to get into the metroidvania genre Gato Robato is the perfect starting place. The game feels good to play, the combat is fun and you can beat the game in around 3-ish hours. I liked the I was never complexly lost like because the always is guiding you down the right path and the zones are smaller and more condensed as well. Overall amazing game and I'm glad I finally complete a metroidvania game! 8.8/ 10
- [2]
Gato Roboto is a metroidvania that is short, but offers a charming and enjoyable experience. It has cute art direction and nice soundtrack. The mechanics are easy to use and combat is simple. The story is lovely, easy to follow, and doesn’t complicate itself. Overall it’s a fun “mini-metroidvania” that is great if you want to start the genre.
- [14]
this game is awesome, it's a tiny metroidvania that's super short and yet it executes perfectly what it strives for. I genuinely have no complaints the artstyle is great, the music is great, the gameplay is smooth and fun as hell, getting the few missable achievements was really enjoyable (especially the speedrun achievement) which is a feat many games can't do, often being more boring and tedious, but not this …
Summarised from 34 of the 289 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 9, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Gato Roboto talk about cute cat protagonist and charming art style; those who didn't talk about short playtime of around 3-4 hours. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
According to review aggregator Metacritic, the PC version received generally favorable reviews from critics while the Switch version received mixed or average reviews. Kyle LeClair of Hardcore Gamer called it a "fun, insane concept" and "simple yet highly fun". In regards to difficulty, IGN Japan said it was "more difficult than you would expect from a game that stars a cute cat in mech armor, but it's well worth it if you're up for the challenge."
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 307 · most liked firstDid you guys knew that I'm making a game? YEAH his name is BARKS , its small metroidvania inspired by Gato Roboto and Kirby Planet Robobot🐺⚡ #pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #gamedevbr #ドット絵 #vtuber #construct3
neutral · AI labelView post →If you love Pixel Graphics, Metroivania and especially CAT, you're in the right place. If you don't, just play it anyway cause the game is awesome and cute. Love it. Metroid with a cat. It's a 7/10 game but at that price it's a 9/10 value. My friend knows how much I love cats. He recommended the game. I put my cat Titi to rest today and so I gave this game a shot. It did not disappoint. [RIP Titi.] I learned two Spanish from this game Gato = Cat Roboto = Robot Easy as f 1~2시간이라는 짧은 플레이타임을…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →game idea: Half life x Gato Roboto x Abe's Odyssey x Zdizlaw Beksinski
neutral · AI labelView post →Here are some "patient" games I've played that are on dollar-bin deals right now. Some are actually cheaper off-Steam, so in those cases, I link there instead. * [Black Mesa](https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/) — 90% off, tied all-time low * The fan-made remake of Half-Life * [Crypt of the NecroDancer](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247080/Crypt_of_the_NecroDancer/) — 90% off, new all-time low * Rhythm roguelike * [Downwell](https://www.gog.com/en/game/downwell) — 75% off…
neutral · AI labelView post →Finished Gato Roboto. Short and sweet adventure game that I wouldn’t categorize as a Metroidvania, but a great run-n-gun platform shooter with clean aesthetics, tight controls, and good variety for something you can finish in 3hrs Short, quality games!! 👍 @doinksoft.bsky.social #indiegames
positive · AI labelView post →Was playing a little Gunbrella on the steam deck, and I'm not sure I'm enjoying it all that much. I enjoyed Gato Roboto from the same dev, and mechanically the game feels good, the movement and weapons feel responsive, but I'm not vibing with it and can't put a finger on why.
neutral · AI labelView post →[Humble] Return to Metroidvania Bundle ($5/$10/$14). **$5 for 2 games** - Monster Sanctuary - Gato Roboto **$10 for 3 games + above** - Astalon: Tears of the Earth - Islets - Shantae and the Seven Sirens **$14 for all games** - Berserk Boy - BioGun - GRIME
neutral · AI labelView post →I picked up a new game today! I saw this game, Gato Roboto, on sale in the eshop for $2. It’s a metroidvania where you play as a cat in a mech suit. Sounds like my kind of game!!
positive · AI labelView post →Weekend PC Game Deals: QuakeCon specials, bundled Resident Evil, and Assassins to try. Big Deals - System Shock – $29.99 on Steam - Stray – $22.49 on Steam - Expeditions: Rome – $22.49 on Steam - EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 – $20.99 on Steam - Hi-Fi RUSH – $20.39 on GreenManGaming - Conan Exiles – $19.99 on Steam - SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake – $19.99 on Steam - Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed – $19.99 on Steam - Terra Nil – $18.74 on Steam - Bramble: The Mountain King – $17.99 on Steam…
neutral · AI labelView post →At the point now where I would really like another Gato Roboto game. 🙂↕️
positive · AI labelView post →this game said “meow meow depression” and i’m here for it if you loved Night in the Woods or Gato Roboto, Everdeep Aurora belongs on your radar @ysbryd.net #indiegame #indiedev #GameDev
neutral · AI labelView post →#RandomGameSaturday This is an NES inspired shump, where you play as a Gunslinger and Vampiress It's only ever been released physically, so you can't buy it on the eShop… The game was also recently re-released in The Doinksoft Collection, alongside Gato-Roboto & Gunbrella. That's a great deal~ 🧛♀️
neutral · AI labelView post →Gato Roboto (A black and white Catroid Vania) store.steampowered.com/app/916730/G... Cat Goes Fishing: (A cute fishing game) store.steampowered.com/app/343780/C... Cats in Time (A 3D Diorama Puzzle Game) store.steampowered.com/app/1599880/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Gato Roboto turned out to be a fitting game to play as a donor reward from my Movember campaign! I'm looking forward to playing more. A big thanks to everyone who joined us and to @brad.rainwarrior.ca or the sub! Afterward, we raided @nocturnalhanna.bsky.social for Zelda Oracle of Ages!
positive · AI labelView post →Cats love squeezing into tiny boxes. This one just happens to be a heavily armed mech.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →doinksoft's Dark Scrolls hits PC and Switch on May 28 Devolver Digital just locked in a May 28 release date for Dark Scrolls, the next retro-styled action game from the creators of Gato Roboto and Gunbrella. #Retro #indiegames #nintendoswitch #pcgaming #devolverdigital
neutral · AI labelView post →Folks, if you’d like to have a nice evening with a cool video game…Gato Roboto
positive · AI labelView post →just beat Gato Roboto, cute game! and a VERY cute little kitty... (repost, may '22)
positive · AI labelView post →You're a cat now, you're a mech now! I just wish the game gave you more colour palette options from the start, because black and white was not easy on my eyes.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Playing Gato Roboto. Excellent game, highly recommend it. #indiegames #videogames store.steampowered.com/app/916730/G...
positive · AI labelView post →People talk a lot about other metroidvanias, but I think Gato Roboto deserves more attention. It's one of the games closest to the roots of the genre. Let’s be honest, it's just Metroid… but with a cat, and that makes it good! #indiegame #indiedev
positive · AI labelView post →Gato Roboto 🐱 This is the real mewtroid that warioware twisted was talking about.... This game kicks ass, pretty short but after playing hollow knight for a month straight I kinda looked forward to a smaller game lol. Super speedy and to the point metroidvania, Kiki is my friend
positive · AI labelView post →Here's my #NintendoSwitch #indiegame highlight for today! 🎮👍🏽 Game - Gato Roboto Developer - Doinksoft Publisher - Devolver Digital Release date - May 30, 2019
neutral · AI labelView post →Finally beat Pseudoregalia for myself yesterday for the first time. Near launch I got a 1/3 of the way in before bouncing off, until now. I think I really struggle and struggle to like metroidvania mapping, unless it's super simple like Gato Roboto. But da schmovement really carries the game for me
positive · AI labelView post →i was playing away from home on my steam deck(actually it was my phone with game native) and i got to the part when the game is like "this is the point of no return, if you want to 100% do it now" playing very casually i thought "ill just go forward without saving, yeah and get the 11% later when am home" now avoiding save points is ez but in this game the only way to heal is by saving so my new challenge was <complete the final level + final boss basically no hit with a barely functioning…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tonight, we finished Gato Roboto and started the very charming Claire a la Mode! Thanks for joining us! #PortableCGA #IndieGame
positive · AI labelView post →Appleseed's Indie Game Of The Day! Day 157) Gato Roboto by doinksoft do you like cats? do you like mechs? Then play Gato Roboto! It's literally that as a Metroidvania-type game. yeah idk how else to sell it, you are just a cat in a mech suit its great
positive · AI labelView post →Gato Roboto: cute, short, very solid, no-frills search action game that would probably work great as a kids' intro to the genre. It won't surprise you basically at all, but it's executed really well store.steampowered.com/app/916730/G...
positive · AI labelView post →My first drawing of a cyborg bunny character I made named Bon E. Rabbot, drawn ironically on Different Strokes instead of paper or something. There is an indie game idea I had that I wanna make with her, inspired by Metroid, MegaMan, and Gato Roboto, but that'll probably have to wait.
neutral · AI labelView post →LIVE! Back after a short break, we're playing the world's first (that I know at least) Catroidvania game - Gato Roboto! www.twitch.tv/litommb #twitch #twitchstreamer #stream #streamer #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →[Game Bundle] Return to Metroidvania. $5: | Game Name | Steam Link | |-------------------|------------| | Monster Sanctuary | https://store.steampowered.com/app/814370/Monster_Sanctuary/ | | Gato Roboto | https://store.steampowered.com/app/916730/Gato_Roboto | $10: All above, plus: | Game Name | Steam Link | |----------------------------|------------| | Shantae and the Seven Sirens |…
neutral · AI labelView post →What's cuter than a cat? A CAT WITH A GUN?! I'm trying out Gato Roboto, a metroidvania game! C'mon by and say hi! #Vtuber #PNGtuber #Twitch #Twitchstreamer #justaliltangy www.twitch.tv/justaliltangy
neutral · AI labelView post →Gunbrella is so underrated. Really an awesome game. I loved Gato Roboto, maybe I buy this for Demon Throttle haha
positive · AI labelView post →Today in my retro-style throwback series I take a look at Gato Roboto, a Metroid-style game that also evokes Sonic the Hedgehog's boss battles and Kirby: Planet Robobot's mech suit. It's a neat little monochrome game where you play as an adorable cat named Kiki! #gaming #retrogames #videogamess
neutral · AI labelView post →probably my favorite game publisher. all the great games by them i have played: Downwell Enter The Gungeon Minit Gris Katana Zero Gato Roboto Carrion Death’s Door Inscryption Trek to Yomi Cult of the Lamb Gunbrella Plucky Squire
neutral · AI labelView post →Gato Roboto is such a cool little game and very slept on by the Metroidvania Community
positive · AI labelView post →hardcoregaming101.libsyn.com/gato-roboto Gato Roboto! A funny, light Metroid style game! purebred Metroid, no vampire in there. @kaly.bsky.social @shadowhog.bsky.social @bonuslizard.bsky.social 'n me talk about Search AND action! Search for the "Weird" Al quote! The cat from Alien is named Jonesy!
neutral · AI labelView post →Almost done with Eternights. It has its janky moments but for a first game by a one person studio, it's surprisingly good! I'm also halfway done with Gato Roboto, it's a great (but short) game where you play as a cat in a mech suit à la Metroid 🐱🤖
positive · AI labelView post →Really looking forward to this. Played the demo during a Steam next fest over the winter and fell in love. Gato Roboto is one of my favorite games as well
positive · AI labelView post →There's a lot of generic stuff in the Wholesome Direct / cozy game genre (bingo card, anyone?), so here are my highlights of the show (this got much longer than I expected): **Frogsong** ([trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5n7tj7AHJo), [steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281860/Frogsong/)) — this selection courtesy of my partner; nicely animated frogs, minimal yet charming backgrounds, and action-adventure gameplay. Out now! **I Am A Caterpillar**…
neutral · AI labelView post →A short Hike and Lil Gator Game come to mind for whimsy. To the Moon and Florence for emotional impact, and Gato Roboto for the Cat piloting mech genre
neutral · AI labelView post →I liked the art style. I thought the story was cute. I liked the ambient music. I felt that certain aspects of the game play were unnecessarily difficult (e.g. timing the speed-zoom move so that the length of it helped get you past an attack rather than right in the middle of it). I personally don't care if I start a millisecond late or early and feel like a game is just a game and should adapt to such a small perturbation, but I guess that's why I'm just a casual gamer. I've found other…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gato Roboto If you like the Search Action genre and haven't played this yet, you should definitely check it out. You play as a cat (like, an actual cat) in a suit of power armor. You're "morphball" ability is jumping out of the suit - because you're just a cat. www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is unique but at the same time suffers a lot of issues that other metroidvanias suffer from in terms of pacing; which doesn't make the game bad but limit towards a more niche audience. I do like the fact the upgrades so far give you the ability to use them to shortcut around the game, combining what the bomb jump and missile function does into one attack. Also the water level isn't as insufferable. However; going from your mech to something more limited in tools again but instead…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gato Roboto [Archipelago] (PC game, 2019) This is an adorable little Metroidvania I played on Switch, and makes a great multiworld game. Or, at least, it probably does if the generator doesn't put your missiles (needed to progress past the small starting area) late in someone (1/2) #2026MediaThread
neutral · AI labelView post →AND you get Gato Roboto, one of my all-time favorite indie games, for free???? 4-5 hour metroidvania that's quite literally Metroid, but you're a cat in a mech suit instead. You can leave the suit to traverse vents etc and it's such a great, short game. I recommend it every single chance I get!! 🐈⬛️
positive · AI labelView post →If you want to get into the metroidvania genre Gato Robato is the perfect starting place. The game feels good to play, the combat is fun and you can beat the game in around 3-ish hours. I liked the I was never complexly lost like because the always is guiding you down the right path and the zones are smaller and more condensed as well. Overall amazing game and I'm glad I finally complete a metroidvania game! 8.8/ 10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The big negative: the millennial writing. Nothing matters. Nothing is serious. Not even jokes are heartfelt but are 'references' to 'tropes' at best. There's no story and no setting and no characters that matter. Everything is like a gag cartoon, but a soulless and insincere copy of one. If any character has an emotional attachment, it is only depicted so that it can be immediately mocked as disgraceful, like the second Lava Brother's attachment to his mustache. Wooah, a mustaaaache? LAAAAAME.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →43. Gato Roboto I've had this for a while and decided to beat it cuz I'm super excited about this devs new game. I think this is a great mini-vania. It only takes about 4 hours to 100% and the map design is really fun! Only real issue is rocket jumps are a little janky. 8/10
positive · AI labelView post →Gato Roboto is a 2d retro-style metroidvania about a space cat. Beat the game three times and 100%ed achievements in 8 hours (roughly 5 hours first time around) using a game controller. Difficulty is Medium. Graphics: 2 colors, pixels. You can collect other color schemes for the game as you play, though they are also two colors each. Jist of Story: You're a cat with a mech suit doing all the heavy work. There are a lot of frogs in your way. Controls: Easy to figure out. One jumps,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →38. Sometimes all you want is for a game to do something well without taking a ton of your time, and Gato Roboto is a damn near perfect little bite-sized metroidvania. Cute 1-bit art, classic traversal abilities with just a bit of a twist; it's just a delightful time all the way through.
positive · AI labelView post →Wanted to try taking down some of my shorter metroidvanias I recently bought before the year ends and started Gato Roboto it's a really cute and goofy game about a cat with a mech!!! It's been a really nice cozy time so far
positive · AI labelView post →A fun 4 hours for 100% completion. It's not going to blow your socks off or be a game you're thinking about years down the line. The most memorable part for me are the characters. The bosses were also pretty good, offering a decent challenge compared to the fairly easy rest of the game. The power ups were your fairly standard fare. I do wish they had at least a couple of more interesting and unique powers. I did enjoy the puzzle interaction of having to disembark your vehicle as a vulnerable…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So many solid suggestions here already. I have a soft spot for the more retro styled games, and despite being short Gato Roboto is one of my favourites. It just feels so good to play.
positive · AI labelView post →Cave Story really isn't a metroidvania. The path splits at points, but there's very little choice where to explore. It's just a platformer action shooter. My favorite metroidvania has to be Aquaria. Vibes of the game are on point. The story is great for a game in that genre, and the traversal and combat are unique and tons of fun. Soundtrack is phenomenal. Check out Gato Roboto if you want a metroidvania similar to Cave Story!
neutral · AI labelView post →Fantastic stream! We did in fact beat Gato Roboto! I had no idea it was a silly little game that’s a play on super Metroid! I had a good giggle at the ending!
positive · AI labelView post →I will be streaming today! Got some game trailers and tiktoks lined up. Plus we are starting Gato Roboto Today!
neutral · AI labelView post →Gato Roboto is another game I highly recommend! Buy it first and then read my reasons why from this article from a couple of weeks ago. It's a wonderful Metroid-style game! #gaming #steam #steamsale #videogames
positive · AI labelView post →Gato Roboto Aug. 10th The second official MartenVania! This was cute. I felt the boss fights were a little long and far more difficult than the rest of the game. The final boss especially brought me to the point of almost quitting. But this was REALLY cute! I enjoyed it a lot.
neutral · AI labelView post →Years ago I was on the fence about Gato Roboto. I saw a very popular negative steam review that said it wasn't worth it, you could finish the game in 5 hours Friends, I bought that game immediately. And it's great, I love it, you should play it
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