Gato Roboto
A 2D exploration platformer where a cat pilots a mech
doinksoft · Published by Devolver Digital · Released May 30, 2019
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 94% of 4,641
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 94% of 36 in 30 days
- Players
- 8
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update on Steam
- 7 years ago
- Aug 19, 2019
Metacritic: 79/100 (critic reviews)
What is Gato Roboto?
In this side-scrolling action game, a cat explores the tunnels of a space outpost to rescue its stranded captain after a spaceship crash. You fight enemies and bosses in a mech, leave it to pass through narrow areas, and collect equipment that opens new paths.
For you if...
- +you like retro pixel art and playful cat stories
- +you enjoy finding secrets in compact, connected areas
- +you prefer simple combat with pattern-based boss fights
Not for you if...
- −you want to explore freely without collecting upgrades first
- −you prefer games without backtracking through earlier areas
What players say
94% of 4,641 reviews are positive · 94% of 36 in the last 30 days
Players praise the responsive controls and boss fights, but often wish the game lasted longer. Some report eye strain from bright flashes and the high-contrast palette.
How many players finish Gato Roboto?
35% of Steam players have unlocked «Save the Animals», the achievement for finishing the main story.
Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.
Screenshots and trailer
Gato Roboto system requirements
Minimum: 8600 GT (512 MB), 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Gato Roboto?
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- OS
- Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x86/x64
- Processor
- Intel Pentium E2180 (2 * 2000) or equivalent
- Graphics
- GeForce 8600 GT (512 MB)
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- Gamepad Recommended
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
- Processor
- Intel Core i3-530 (2 * 2930) or equivalent
- Graphics
- GeForce GT 530 (1024 MB)
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
- Notes
- Gamepad Recommended
Does Gato Roboto have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Gato Roboto run on Steam Deck?
Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 12
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
Does Gato Roboto use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Indie
- Metroidvania
- Action
- Pixel Graphics
- Adventure
- 2D
- Cats
- Platformer
- Retro
- Singleplayer
- Cute
- Side Scroller
- Exploration
- Sci-fi
- Controller
- Difficult
1 DLC available.
