- New CATO Minigames, Skins, and Major Performance Improvements! - 4 September 2026
CATO turns two! Content previously exclusive to the Mainland China mobile version is now available on Steam! 1. New Minigames! “Sushi Rush”: Cat visits a sushi restaurant, while waiter Toast serves up the dishes. “CATOCA”: A miniature CATO take on Overcooked—prepare for kitchen chaos! “Paradox Power”: The CATO perpetual-motion machine is finally generating electricity! 2. New Skins! The new skins include DAVE THE DIVER collaboration skins and designs from the 2026 community skin contest. The Toaster Cat and Umbrella Toast have been carefully polished—use the codes below to unlock them on the treadmill! 3. Save Transfer Between Mobile and PC Save transfer codes now let you move progress between the mobile and PC versions. Whether you are playing on a big screen or your phone, you can continue the adventure with CATO. (Please note: the international mobile and console versions are still b…
- CATO 1.3 (913) Update Notes - 24 August 2026
New Features Added save transfer codes, allowing game progress to be synchronized between mobile and PC. (Console, global iOS, and Google Play versions have not yet been updated.) Added a Clean UI option that can hide the in-game version number, promotional content, and more. Optimizations Significantly reduced the game's size and improved performance for smoother gameplay. Improved the TV filter and added support for it on mobile. Improved mini-game exit behavior. Quitting a mini-game now returns you to the arcade room, making it easier to choose another one. Improved behavior on lower-end devices that cannot play videos. Videos are now skipped instead of preventing the game from starting. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where virtual buttons would remain visible when switching from touch controls to a controller after restarting. Fixed an issue where the display would not recover correctly a…
- CATO 1.3 (880) Release Note - 9 August 2026
BUG FIXES Fixed the wrong icon in the W01-L08 toast-launch tutorial Fixed device button lights sometimes staying on after a soft reset Fixed disabled Paradox Walls causing sequence breaks in various levels Fixed fog in hidden areas failing to clear Fixed cats sometimes becoming weightless inside gravity fields Fixed the swap robot Swappy sometimes losing connection Fixed both Oxygen Tank Toasts appearing colorful on the cat’s back Fixed Oxygen Tanks disappearing during takeoff in roller-coaster levels IMPROVEMENTS Added controller A/B button swapping
- CATO Mobile, New Content & All-Time Low Prices! - 30 July 2026
CATO Is Now Available on Mobile The mobile version of CATO preserves the complete adventure from the original Steam release: more than 200 handcrafted levels, over 70 collectible skins, hidden rooms, boss battles, minigames, and plenty of secrets waiting to be discovered. To keep Cat and Toast moving smoothly on touchscreens, we redesigned the controls for phones and tablets of different sizes: Adjustable virtual-button sizes and positionsAccessibility options including Slow Mode and level skippingSupport for mainstream controllers and two-player co-opGame Center achievements on iOSThe Crunchyroll version is available through Crunchyroll Game Vault. Players with an active Crunchyroll Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan membership can play at no additional cost. iOS: App StoreAndroid: Google Play New Minigames and Skins! This update adds several new minigames and skins, including DAVE THE DIVER col…
- CATO Mobile (Mainland China) Launches on July 30! - 2 July 2026
The final piece of the CATO experience is here! The mobile version of CATO: Buttered Cat (Mainland China) launches officially on July 30!The mobile version includes the complete content from the original Steam release, featuring 200+ levels, 70+ collectible skins, minigames, boss battles, hidden rooms, and plenty of secrets to discover.We've optimized the game for touchscreen controls, with fully customizable virtual button size and placement. Full controller support is also available, so you can enjoy the game comfortably with your favorite gamepad.To make puzzle-solving even smoother on mobile, we've also added Slow Motion and Skip Level features.The mobile version will be available as a free trial with a one-time premium unlock. It will be priced at RMB 18, with a limited-time launch discount of RMB 12. No stamina system, no in-app purchases, and no ads—just pure, uninterrupted gamep…
- CATO: Buttered Cat Joins Cerebral Puzzle Showcase & Mobile Port in Progress! - 29 May 2026
Hello players! Meow! First off, CATO: Buttered Cat is officially part of the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! A huge thank you to the organizers for helping us share our adorable little cat with the world! But wait, there's more! The groundwork for the mobile port of CATO is already complete, and we'll be announcing the official release date soon! The game will be launching on both iOS and Android, so please stay tuned for future updates! CATO: Buttered Cat is an adorable puzzle platformer, inspired by the buttered-cat paradox meme: Cats always land on their feet, and toast always lands buttered side down. By strapping a piece of buttered toast to a cat's back, you create a paradox that results in an infinitely spinning, floating butter-cat perpetual motion machine! Get this lovely kitten now:
- Puzzles, Paws, and... Buzz Saws? The CATO x Super Meat Boy 3D Bundle is Here! - 10 April 2026
Meow~! CATO just made a very... meaty new friend! 🍖 Meet the animated cube of meat who refuses to stay down, no matter how many times he gets blended by gears! Experience the ultimate contrast in the "Super Meow Boy" Bundle: 🥩 In 3D: Prepare to get your soul crushed! Leap through seas of blades and saws in pure, no-bull, twitch-reflex platforming madness! 🐱 In 2D: Chill out, solve gravity-defying puzzles, collect 70+ cute skins, and let our buttered cat tumble to victory. The "Super Meow Boy" bundle is OUT NOW on Steam. Grab them both for double the chaos! About Super Meat Boy 3D The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer—IN 3D! Run, jump, and die (a lot) to save your bandage-wrapped girlfriend from an evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux. It’s brutal, it’s fast, and it’s very very hard. About CATO: Buttered Cat A cozy yet clever pixel-art puzzle platformer based on the "buttered cat parad…
- CATO: Buttered Cat Spring Sale – 30% Off, Lowest Price ever! - 20 March 2026
🐱 Meow—! This is CATO, hard at work strapping a slice of toast to its back!Spring has arrived once again—time to stretch with CATO~ From now until April 5, the Spring Sale is live! The game is at its lowest-ever price with 30% off, now only 7.69 USD after discount!This is the perfect time to hop on board! Aspiring physicists, come take CATO home to your cozy nest!P.S. Don’t forget to claim the free skin from the treadmill, we really made a lot of weird and wonderful outfits.P.P.S. There are also CATO-themed items and a Steam startup movie available to redeem in the Points Shop!
- CATO wishes everyone an early Happy Year of Horse! - 13 February 2026
CATO: Buttered Cat has come to wish you a happy Spring Festival!Thank you all for your continued support and companionship. CATO: Buttered Cat wishes you an early Happy Lunar New Year — no overtime during the holidays, no disconnects while gaming, and nonstop joy all the way!CATO: Buttered Cat is currently joining the Spring Festival Sale with a historic low 30% off!This Year of the Horse, let CATO keep you company.
- CATO: Buttered Cat Joins The Fun, The Dark and The Cozy! - 3 February 2026
Hello players! CATO: Buttered Cat is participating in The Fun, The Dark and The Cozy! CATO: Buttered Cat is an adorable puzzle platformer, inspired by the buttered-cat paradox meme: Cats always land on their feet, and toast always lands buttered side down. By strapping a piece of buttered toast to a cat's back, you create a paradox that results in an infinitely spinning, floating butter-cat perpetual motion machine! Get this lovely kitten now:
- CATO Winter Sale — New Lowest Price, 30% OFF! - 19 December 2025
Winter greetings!A brand-new lowest-ever price is here — 30% off, now just USD 7.69! If you haven’t played CATO: Buttered Cat yet, don’t miss out!Plus, CATO’s Steam startup movie is now available! if you like it, be sure to redeem it in the Steam Points Shophttps://store.steampowered.com/points/shop/c/startupmovie/reward/433754
- Steam Deck Startup Movie, CATO Mobile Version Out Now! - 16 December 2025
Meow meow meow—our Steam Deck Startup Movie is now live! From now on, you’ll see CATO every time you power on your Deck! As for CATO on mobile, it’s already available on the App Store and Google Play. If you have an eligible Crunchyroll subscription, you can play right away! The mobile version supports a variety of aspect ratios for both phones and tablets, and it also includes a slow-motion mode to make gameplay more comfortable.By the way, you can also enjoy CATO on Nintendo Switch and PS5! Also, our tabletop game Entropy CATO has started crowdfunding on China’s Xinwuj platform. It’s an easy-to-learn yarn-themed tabletop game where you stack puzzle pieces onto each other, mess with opponents using items—and of course, you can assemble toast and cat into the ultimate super combo!The board game also includes a dice tower shaped like CATO’s cozy nest, various cat skins as player markers,…
- An Encounter In Space! This Is No Cave Bundle Released - 4 December 2025
Meow~ CATO has met a new companion—an elegant astronaut!We've released a bundle with This Is No Cave, the precision platformer indie game published by GCORES PUBLISHING! Thanks to the artist of This Is No Cave for the bundle artwork! Cat adventure +1. (Kitten rolling, marking territory)About This Is No CaveA one-click parkour game in space. Zoom through intricate levels using your suit's thrusters and grapple hook, all while evading colossal alien worms and racing against the clock.About CATO: Buttered CatPuzzle platformer where you control both the cat and the toast, based on the famous "Buttered Cat Paradox". The game features 200+ levels, 70+ skins, plus boss fights and mini-games!Bundle link:
- CATO: Buttered Cat is joining Steam Animal Fest! Lowest Price Ever! - 10 November 2025
The fluffy and cuddly Steam Animal Fest is here! Enjoy our lowest discount ever: 20% off, now only $8.79!Toast: I need another Fest for food!Grab the Gcores Publishing Autumn Sale Bundle for Buggy frends and a Seagull pal.
- CATO: Buttered Cat Joins the SXSW Sydney Gaming Showcase - 17 October 2025
Hello players! CATO: Buttered Cat is participating in the SXSW Sydney Gaming Showcase!CATO: Buttered Cat is an adorable puzzle platformer, inspired by the buttered-cat paradox meme: Cats always land on their feet, and toast always lands buttered side down. By strapping a piece of buttered toast to a cat's back, you create a paradox that results in an infinitely spinning, floating butter-cat perpetual motion machine!Get this lovely kitten now:
- CATO: Buttered Cat Autumn Sale – Lowest Price Ever! - 30 September 2025
We’re joining the Steam Autumn Sale! Enjoy our lowest discount ever: 20% off, now only $8.79! Hug your cat (and your toast) and warm up your autumn~We’ve also prepared a cozy autumn wallpaper for you~Grab the Gcores Publishing Autumn Sale Bundle for an even better deal:
- CATO × Öoo Bundle Now Available! - 6 September 2025
During the development of CATO: Buttered Cat, we were deeply inspired by ElecHead. We’re grateful to the creator for once again pushing the boundaries of platforming puzzles with Öoo. As a tribute, we’ve released the CATÖoo Bundle, featuring a special Öoo-themed skin created with official permission. Use the code below to unlock it: ⬅️➡️➡️⬆️⬆️⬆️➡️⬆️⬆️⬅️⬆️⬅️Steam Bundle Link:
- CATO Turns One! Happy Birthday to Me! - 6 September 2025
Time flies—it's already been one year since the official Steam release of CATO: Buttered Cat! 🎉 A huge thank-you to all our players for your love and support. To celebrate CATO's birthday, we've prepared some new content: \- Birthday Skin Pack Use the code below to unlock the 1st Anniversary CATO skin and the Birthday Toast Crown skin—let's wish CATO a happy birthday!⬆️⬅️⬅️⬅️ ⬆️⬅️➡️➡️ ⬅️⬆️⬆️➡️ (Looks like CATO gained some weight over the year…)- Öoo Collab Skin Pack Use the code below to unlock the Öoo collaboration skins: ⬅️➡️➡️⬆️⬆️⬆️➡️⬆️⬆️⬅️⬆️⬅️ The CATÖoo Bundle is also available now!- New Ending Easter Egg Look closely—seems like the milk machine in your little home is finally fixed. Take CATO to get some milk!This update also includes several optimizations and bug fixes:\- You can now fine-tune volume in Settings with arrow keys; improved touch-screen experience- Adjusted the scen…
- Gato x Cato: Purrfect Combo 同捆包上线！ - 9 August 2025
Two cats team up for an adventurous strike!This time, we’ve bundled up with one of our all-time favorites, Gato Roboto. With both games on sale right now, it’s the perfect time to expand your cat-themed game collection!About Gato Roboto:Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.Steam Bundle Page:
- CATO: Buttered Cat is Participating in the 2025 Multiplayer Games Fest - 5 August 2025
Meow! Hello players! CATO: Buttered Cat is Participating in the 2025 Multiplayer Games Fest CATO: Buttered Cat is an adorable puzzle platformer, inspired by the buttered-cat paradox meme: Cats always land on their feet, and toast always lands buttered side down. By strapping a piece of buttered toast to a cat's back, you create a paradox that results in an infinitely spinning, floating butter-cat perpetual motion machine! Get this magical kitten:
