Underplayed Gems

Gato Roboto (2019)

Gato Roboto cover
Developer
doinksoft
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 5,192 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A cute, retro pixel-art romp where you pilot a mech and explore a dangerous alien underworld, balancing cozy moments with tough platforming and combat.

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What players say

Players call Gato Roboto a short, charming metroidvania that is a good entry point for newcomers. They highlight the black-and-white pixel art, forgiving save system, and cat-in-a-mech premise. A few find certain bosses disproportionately difficult and one reviewer notes the controls are awkward on keyboard.

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