Cato: Buttered Cat

About

Cato: Buttered Cat is a puzzle platformer where you guide a cat that can only lie on its back. Players flip gravity to navigate levels, using Cato's perpetual horizontal position to solve environmental challenges. The game leans into its absurd premise with physics-based puzzles that require rethinking movement and perspective. Single player modes focus on precision and timing while co-op options let two players tackle levels together, splitting tasks between partners. The art style mixes minimalist visuals with exaggerated expressions to highlight the cat's deadpan defiance of physics. The game's charm comes from its commitment to the buttered cat paradox, turning a silly concept into a cohesive gameplay loop. Multiplayer adds a layer of teamwork that makes tricky puzzles more manageable without dumbing them down. With release set for September 2024, early access previews show a polished control scheme and level design that balances creativity with accessibility. Available on PC, PS5, Switch, and Mac, it caters to both casual and competitive players looking for something offbeat.