Factsheet

Developer:
Kamotachi
Based in Barcelona, Spain

Release date:
19 March, 2024 on PC - Steam and 19 March, 2025 Consoles

Platforms:
PC - Steam
Nintendo Switch - America
Nintendo Switch - Europe
Nintendo Switch - Japan
Nintendo Switch - Korea
PS5 and PS4
Xbox One and Series X|S

Website:
http://kinnikuneko.com

Regular Price:

$17.99
17,99 €
2850 円
*It may vary slightly depending on the platform and country.

Description

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.

History

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 using just your muscles to fight, or climbing like a kitty until you find the way to save humanity.

Watch out! The sleek and ferocious General Pitaya, together with her two minions, will not make it easy for you!

Discover the intentions of this evil civilization in a story full of humor, friendship, drama, and action. All under a visual aesthetic typical of 90s Japanese anime and traditional animation!

Why did the aliens decide to invade Earth?

Why did they capture all the humans?

What brought them here?

But the biggest question... A muscular cat?!

Features

  • Fun 2D platformer with different mini-games that will change the rhythm of the game. Purr like a kitty or punch with the strength of a school bus.
  • Exciting story full of goofy humor, friendship, drama and action. Full of charismatic and unforgettable characters.
  • Striking visual style that pays tribute to Japanese anime of the 90s.
  • Awesome soundtrack that will empower your journey.
  • Discover all the secrets by replaying the levels and finding the hidden objects.
  • Nya nya nya nya nyaaaaaaa (meow with a button).

Videos

Release Trailer YouTube

Opening YouTube


Images

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Selected Articles

  • "KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT is one of the craziest titles that I have ever played."
    - Alana Dunitz, GameGrin
  • "ボディビルダーのような姿に変身できる不思議な猫になり、地球侵略のためにやってきたエイリアン軍団と戦う2Dアクションゲーム。"
    - , Famitsu
  • "KinnikuNeko SUPER MUSCLE CAT es un juego original con mucha personalidad y muy divertido."
    - Jon Shepard, Retro And Pixel Press

Original Soundtrack
Listen the game OST on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-811898012/sets/kinnikuneko-demo-ost.

Developer channel
You can see more about the game development in my channel https://www.youtube.com/@charditronic.


About Kamotachi

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I’m known on the internet as ChardiTronic. I’ve been in the world of video game development and YouTube since 2017. I’m mainly a developer, music producer and animator.

More information
More information on Kamotachi, our logo & relevant media are available here.


KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat Credits

Charditronic
Creator (Art, Music, Programming, Writer, etc.)

Mameshiba Games
Improvements and Polishing

Mameshiba Games
Publisher


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