CATO = Cat + Toast = Buttered cat paradox = Anti-gravity 🍞🐈🧩 200+ puzzles,40+ skins
The core gameplay revolves around solving puzzles by strategically moving and positioning the cat and the piece of buttered toast attached to its back. Players must trigger the "buttered cat paradox" to reach otherwise inaccessible areas and progress through the levels. This focus on problem-solving, rather than precise platforming, appeals to a wide range of players.
Players can take advantage of the cat's abilities to run, climb, and even "slip through pipes," as the game description notes, "cats are liquid!" The toast can be used as a projectile-like object, with the option to jump farther by holding down and powering it up. By combining these unique abilities, players can navigate through diverse environments, such as toasters, buttered trampolines, and speed-boosting space pipes.
The game offers a substantial amount of content, featuring over 140 main levels and more than 60 side levels across five distinct worlds, each with its own set of challenges and contraptions. As players progress, they will encounter mysterious companions that can assist them with solving puzzles. Furthermore, the game encourages exploration by including hidden rooms and secret passages that contain Easter eggs and mysterious items.
To enhance the player experience, the game includes an outfit system with over 30 different cat and toast skins for users to collect and customize the appearance of the main characters. Additionally, the game features a variety of mini-games that can be unlocked and played in the player's personal hideout, adding to the overall replayability.
According to player reviews, the game's adorable and charming presentation, with the cat's meowing and the toast's humorous comments, has been widely praised. The puzzle-focused gameplay has been described as both challenging and accessible, allowing players to progress at their own pace and enjoy the problem-solving experience. Reviewers have also highlighted the game's value proposition, commending the substantial amount of content offered at a reasonable price.