Scout Report: Cato: Buttered Cat makes a gentle puzzling challenge of an old bit
Rock Paper Shotgun has published a scout report on the platformer Cato: Buttered Cat. Developer Gcores Publishing offers players the chance to control two characters — a cat and a buttered toast — that rotate in an endless cycle. The game is available on PC, Mac, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.
The game is based on a classic physical paradox: cats always land on their feet, while buttered toast falls butter-side down. Developers have combined these two characters into one object, allowing them to rotate endlessly and even "fly" thanks to multi-jumping.
The narrative of the game consists of a series of 2D platformers where players must help these two characters overcome various obstacles. Despite the simplicity of the mechanics, the game offers an interesting gameplay that can be easily recommended to puzzle lovers.
The review was published on August 4, 2026. Authors note that this is a calm and relaxing game that does not require excessive effort from the player, but still offers enough interesting gameplay.