KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT
Developer Kamotachi
Join KinnikuNeko, a cat with a bodybuilder's body, in this fun 2D platformer and fight against the mysterious alien invasion. A story full of goofy humor, friendship, drama and action. Its aesthetics are a love letter to 90s anime along with an unforgettable soundtrack. From the Steam store page
82 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Oct 27, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
56 positive · 3 negative
95% range 86–98%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
What players are saying
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 64 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (173 of 184 positive).
Players praise the game's humor, retro anime style, and charming characters. [1][2][3] Some note it is short, with a few bugs and frustrating later levels. [4][5][6] Many recommend it for fans of 90s anime and silly platformers. [2][7][8]
- [1]
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀(\ _ /) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀(˶˙Ⱉ˙˶) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀_ノ ヽ ノ\_ ⠀⠀⠀⠀/ `/ ⌒Y⌒ Y \ ⠀⠀⠀( (三ヽ人 / | ⠀⠀⠀| ノ⌒\  ̄ ̄ヽ ノ ⠀⠀⠀ヽ___>、__/ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀|( 王 ノ〈 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀/ミ`ー―彡\ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀|╰ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀╯| ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀|⠀⠀⠀/\⠀⠀⠀| ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀|⠀ /⠀\ ⠀| ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀|⠀⠀/⠀⠀\⠀⠀| From the first seconds the opening wow you instantly. Characters with lot of charisma and personality. A wonderful anime retro style and goofy situations that make you laugh. A light platformer game that hooks you in …
- [13]
This game is very much a small scale project. But it has a lot of charm, especially if you are part of its target audience of retro anime fans (like the weeb I am myself). In its best moments, the game is a lot of fun and a perfect hommage to the wacky family-friendly animes it took inspiration from. Despite being basically the creation of a solo dev, Kinnikuneko has some pretty nice animated bits, makes its simple …
- [7]
If you grew up watching 90s anime like Fist of the North Star, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, or Kinnikuman, KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat is going to hit you right in the nostalgia muscles (yes, that’s a thing now). Everything about this game screams over-the-top retro glory—from the hyper-stylized cutscenes to the melodramatic power-up sequences that look ripped straight out of a forgotten VHS tape from 1994. You play …
- [4]
I beat the game in two sittings. I feel like they had more time on the first half of the game then the last 3 stages... Pros: Cute, fun and silly, exactly what I expected. Cons: NOT ENOUGH CHECKPOINTS IN THE LATER LEVELS. The auto scrollers were MURDER and that final boss battle, really? When you switch from the 1 on 1 to the platforming section, there's no check point? You just have to beat the boss in her first …
- [2]
I've been waiting for this game for a long time. If you like 90's anime humor it's a must! A classic indie platformer with a lot of humor
Summarised from 34 of the 87 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 13, 2026. How summaries are made
Players who liked KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT talk about great humor and retro anime aesthetic; those who didn't talk about game is very short. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 82 · most liked first⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀(\ _ /) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀(˶˙Ⱉ˙˶) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀_ノ ヽ ノ\_ ⠀⠀⠀⠀/ `/ ⌒Y⌒ Y \ ⠀⠀⠀( (三ヽ人 / | ⠀⠀⠀| ノ⌒\  ̄ ̄ヽ ノ ⠀⠀⠀ヽ___>、__/ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀|( 王 ノ〈 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀/ミ`ー―彡\ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀|╰ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀╯| ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀|⠀⠀⠀/\⠀⠀⠀| ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀|⠀ /⠀\ ⠀| ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀|⠀⠀/⠀⠀\⠀⠀| From the first seconds the opening wow you instantly. Characters with lot of charisma and personality. A wonderful anime retro style and goofy situations that make you laugh. A light platformer game that hooks you in short sessions trough each level. With a layer of replayability for…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been waiting for this game for a long time. If you like 90's anime humor it's a must! A classic indie platformer with a lot of humor
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →General Pitaya from KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat (2024), has little to no Rule34; As requested by super muscular Anonymous, it's a great indie game so better check it out too.
positive · AI labelView post →You play as a cat with muscles, lots of alien waifus, cool gameplay and a (surprisingly) good storytelling too. Get it, this game deserves more support!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In other news: "Nya Nya", said KinnikuNeko, the Muscled Cat!. More EPIC reviews like this on [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28519188-Hardcore-Reviews] Hardcore Reviews! ⚡ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3194993157 KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat brights and delights as a beautiful 2D platform game. Five years of hard work and an amazing talent brought us a fantastic anime style masterpiece, with tons of gags and endearing characters brought to life thanks…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So far, the full game is even better than the demo. It gives me the exact type of 2d platformer vibes as games like rayman origins/legends and i love it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[後半に日本語レビューあり] A Muscle Cat's 90s Anime Love Letter: Absurd, Heartfelt, and Bursting With Charm A 2D action platformer where a cat transforms into a bodybuilder via magic underwear and fights an alien invasion. The dual-form mechanic—switching between agile cat mode for wall-climbing and dashing, and muscle mode for flex-pose combat—provides a simple but satisfying core loop. Aerial knee attacks soft-lock onto enemies, enabling pogo-chain combos that feel great. Rhythm minigames, arm-wrestling…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was such an honor and blast to play KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT during @framefatales.com yesterday. Big thanks to @kamotachi.bsky.social and @mameshibagames.com for everything, and definitely check out the game on Steam NOW and consoles on 3/19! 💪🐱💙 youtu.be/Dqef60F6e9M?...
positive · AI labelView post →Congrats to @kamotachi.bsky.social @mameshibagames.com on the launch of #KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT on consoles! It was a lot of fun localizing this game. We've taken care of the Japanese recordings. We can't wait to see the players' reactions. A flexing, alien-fighting cat - what's not to love?
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is very much a small scale project. But it has a lot of charm, especially if you are part of its target audience of retro anime fans (like the weeb I am myself). In its best moments, the game is a lot of fun and a perfect hommage to the wacky family-friendly animes it took inspiration from. Despite being basically the creation of a solo dev, Kinnikuneko has some pretty nice animated bits, makes its simple and cute story work, has a very nice OST, and even manages to have a fairly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Playing KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT is a pretty funny. You control a bodybuilder-cat who jumps, climbs, and punches through 2D platform levels to stop an alien invasion and rescue your friends. The mix of funny dialogue, tight platforming challenges, and retro anime visuals keeps things entertaining. Worth trying for anyone who enjoys action with this kind of charm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQEWhPvmRuc
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rough, but ultimately fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lvl system? Hell naw Lvl design: run around until you softlock yourself from combat-nice! Controls-disgusting and couldnt be changed Fun tho, but because of the mentioned before- bring control change or keyboard, then I'll change review
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is absolutely insane and I love every minute of it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Actually really good game, especially because i like beat 'em up. Guys, if you like anime style games and you are fan of beat 'em up genre, and of course if you have 3h of a free time than this game is for you! p.s. i still think there should be an anime based on this game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →He is a muscular cat. Do you need more to compare him?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you grew up watching 90s anime like Fist of the North Star, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, or Kinnikuman, KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat is going to hit you right in the nostalgia muscles (yes, that’s a thing now). Everything about this game screams over-the-top retro glory—from the hyper-stylized cutscenes to the melodramatic power-up sequences that look ripped straight out of a forgotten VHS tape from 1994. You play as a jacked-up, justice-fueled cat on a mission to flex, fight, and meow your…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →KinnikuNeko was...uhh it was a hilariously weird amewsing game that despite being very simple in premise and gameplay was pretty darn fun, if not frustrating at sections, to the extent in fact I feel most of the fun of this game is from the parody, humour and art style which isn't entirely a bad thing but it could have used maybe a little more to it gameplay wise dood. Okay a little more, so the game follows a group of three, Keita...or was it Keinta? Lemon and a cat...who when equipped with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This afternoon we will host an AMA on Nintendo Switch Reddit about KinnikuNeko SUPER MUSCLE CAT 😺💪 with @kamotachi.bsky.social Join us at 12pm ET / 9am PT / 5pm GMT in www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSw... @rnintendoswitch.com Also, you will have the chance to win a copy of the game 👑
neutral · AI labelView post →I beat the game in two sittings. I feel like they had more time on the first half of the game then the last 3 stages... Pros: Cute, fun and silly, exactly what I expected. Cons: NOT ENOUGH CHECKPOINTS IN THE LATER LEVELS. The auto scrollers were MURDER and that final boss battle, really? When you switch from the 1 on 1 to the platforming section, there's no check point? You just have to beat the boss in her first two forms, then beat it on a completely different stage. Bugs:…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thank you @tiredtanuki.bsky.social and @liabell.bsky.social for the raids on Saturday! Mortal Shell was a game, KinnikuNeko was a wild ride, and Onimusha IS GOING TO BE PEAK. Raided into @rayrabenstein.bsky.social afterwards!
neutral · AI labelView post →Anime lover? We have made an awesome Steam Bundle for you! 💚 😺💪 KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT: A 2D platformer featuring a muscular cat 🐙🔥 Relic Abyss: A bullet heaven game with RPG elements Two different games, both heavily inspired by anime, that you're sure to enjoy ⬇️
neutral · AI labelView post →A very fun game and you get exactly what you see in the trailers, so pick it up if they look good to you. Game is heavily inspired by 90's anime and Kinnikuman. This includes character styles, tropes (Naga-esque laugh), an awesome theme song and more. The art, theme song (along with its remixes) and presentation were all top notch. The biggest criticism I have is that it is very short. I was able to 100% everything is just about 5 hours - which even then had me take my time to admire…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game put a smile to my face😊
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is really good. From the get-go, its color and charm and the art captivated me, the art style reminded me of Akira Toriyama and the humor reminded me a lot of 90's anime. This game is highly recommended and the intro music is the best I've heard :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Vivid colors, goofy and wacky character designs. Difficulty is fairly easy, most of my deaths came from looking at how chaotic/beautiful the scenery was in the background. General Pitaya +++++ Roll into jump, to jump further, is a got damn lie.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Multithon...more like multiple runs! We're opening up what I'm (un)officially calling our @asuka424.bsky.social block with her Any% run of KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat! Come help us figure out what the heck is going on with this game at twitch.tv/multithon 🐱
neutral · AI labelView post →To celebrate the Switch 2 release, we are giving away 2 Nintendo Switch keys of each of our published games: 😺 KinnikuNeko 🧙 Ambidextro 🔵 pureya 1️⃣Follow us 2️⃣RT this tweet 3️⃣Comment on which game you prefer, and share the tweet with friends Until June 14th 20:00 CEST
neutral · AI labelView post →I streamed this game today and it took me about 5 hours. I did handicap myself by using a keyboard until the final boss... but it was an absolute blast. I am still blown away at how this could all be made by one person, even if it took years. Everything is a 10/10. Design, music, game play, voice acting... Mind you, I hate platformers. I played this at someones suggestion and thought it looked silly enough that I might not rage. I still raged (because I am bad at platformers) but I love it all…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best story ever! So Fun!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Like a fever dream of old retro games crossed with the insanity and art quality of an amazing newgrounds.com artist doing an anime parody. Basically a game that looks like the best flash game you've ever played for all you zoomers who never understood what I just said, It's rough around the edges (especially the 2nd half of the game) and has art that's VERY in your face, but when you bare in mind the cost of the game, the fact this was all made by 1 PERSON AND it's their first released game?…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fanart of General Pitaya from @kamotachi.bsky.social 's game KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT (it's hilarious and I love all the character designs)
positive · AI labelView post →Disclosure: I find cartoonishly swole animals amusing and hilarious so of course I had to get this game. This game feels like a labor of love. I just finished the game today and it feels like I just bore witness to an entire anime from start to finish. I did notice some bugs (like having the cutscene skip option still on screen even after the cutscene played when fighting Queen Mother for a time) but overall they didn't impact my enjoyment of the game. If you like Cats, anime, muscular…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Epic via Prime] *KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT*, zany 2D platforming indie. > Wait... A muscular cat that fights aliens!? > > Get ready to enjoy this crazy 2D platformer adventure starring KinnikuNeko! A cat with the body of a bodybuilder who will fight against a big alien army that has invaded planet Earth and captured all its inhabitants. He will be accompanied by his friends Lemon and Keita, who haven't yet been captured by the evil beings from outer space. > > Go through different levels…
neutral · AI labelView post →i love this game so much it’s goated and one of the best platformers i’ve played in terms of gameplay and story Lemon is bad ash bro i’ve had this game since december 2024 and it’s so goated gaauauauyaaaahhhhg lemons so baddd guahahhahhhhh
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is an amazing game about a totally ordinary muscular cat who fights aliens totally regular and normal in every way
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't forget your underpants! grande chardi
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →KinnikuNeko has released today on Steam! 😻 I booked Keita almost 4 years ago and loved getting to be his voice... He's an absolute hoot! Give the game some love, the developer's unfortunately in hospital and it'd be so great for them to see people enjoying it ❤️
positive · AI labelView post →Insanely frustrating to play, underneath all of the bad choices is a great game But who wants unfair button mashing levelling systems, maps that seem too easy to be lost in, or too easy to breeze past and miss everything. Boss fights where you can not attack and have to instead dodge three differently attacking enemies and just hope and pray that they connect on their own attack. Auto scrolling levels, and then auto scrolling levels where you can't see half of it because they decided to throw…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →KinnikuNeko is a strange game, thank you for coming to my video essay
neutral · AI labelView post →Lets pretend I'm streaming the game on the schedule! Live now with some KinnikuNeko - SUPER MUSCLE CAT! twitch.tv/neko_diva
neutral · AI labelView post →High tier 2D platformer.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tokyo Game Show Promotion for PlayStation Players 🩵 😸 -20% KinnikuNeko store.playstation.com/concept/1001... 🔵🟢🟠 -35% pureya store.playstation.com/concept/1001... We also like to recommend a game from our friends Boomfire Games 🦊 -75% Furwind store.playstation.com/es-es/produc...
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a super cute little platformer. It's every bit as goofy as the trailers and pictures suggest, with just enough variety on the visual gags and callbacks to keep it snappy and amusing the whole way through. It's leaning on a bunch of classic 90's anime tropes for its style, but the gameplay is smooth and it doesn't wear out its welcome. Try the demo, and if you like that, the full game is just more of the same.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My new most anticipated game of the year: KinnikuNeko EVERYONE MUST KNOW ABOUT THIS GAME www.youtube.com/watch?v=biMf...
positive · AI labelView post →Silly and utterly enjoyable.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a big muscle cat, I must say I felt represented. Definitely lived my over the top anime fantasy!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kinnikuneko: SUPER CUTE CAT :3 I encountered several annoying bugs, but anyway, I definitely recommend this game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very funny game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game fills in a lot of anime tropes along with some Japanese gaming aspects. A fun and challenging test of skill and wits.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fun platformer that makes you feel like playing an anime series :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really love the art of this game! is amazing, the music, transitions, everything is amazing! The gameplay could be better but the game is glorious, really like this game so far.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fanart of the titular hero of an indie game that came out today: KinnikuNeko! Stay beefy, super muscle cat! #kinnikuneko
neutral · AI labelView post →Crazy, retro, Platformer with nothing to be ashamed of... + crazy action + retro anime artwork and cut scenes + game made with love + animations good + much Background details (also foreground) + pretty bold game in many aspects + easy to understand controls + shiny and sparky gameplay + Omg Unicorn rainbow ass-lazor!!! + many references to other stuff + artwork resembles some old school anime + funny boss fights and cut-scenes + cool boss animations + lovely interactions while playing +…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Funny and cute artstyle , Good game especially for a first try
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The hardest part: not staring at the background. Besides, I found it ニャー fun. And if you like cats, this is a must-have for your library. ChardiTronic, my congratulations, you have done an exceptional job. Bravo! PS: Thanks SM Nicole, Rosa & everyone else - in addition to the parents. \(^o^)/
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT is a bizarre game that pays homage to its otaku roots with full voice and no hesitation." @mohranner.bsky.social gives his take on this bizarre game. www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/07/08/k... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
neutral · AI labelView post →This is the best game ive ever player like downloaded and finished same day
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DMC3: One of my favorite games FFT0: Second-favorite FF title Bouncer: Beloved game from my teens Nex Machina: Lover of shmups KinnikuNeko: Lover of anything silly/wacky The "loved/favorite" theme makes it easy for me personally to want to learn them, but I still just learn a little at a time
neutral · AI labelView post →That KinnikuNeko speedrun was pretty interesting. That game looks like my kind of silly. I'll probably pick it up next week on consoles.
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