KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT

KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT

Released Mar 2024

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.

94% positive · 182 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT launched on March 19, 2024 as a complete 2D platformer. The game has received a steady stream of patches and quality-of-life improvements since launch, culminating in a substantial "Burpees Edition" update on March 12, 2025, which added full voice dubbing in Japanese, English, and Spanish, updated all scenario artwork, improved enemy AI, added new achievements and secrets, and brought the game to Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles. A follow-up feature patch on June 18, 2025 refined a minigame and made minor fixes, and a small bug fix was issued on April 3, 2026. The developer (Kamotachi) has since shifted creative attention toward a new title called "Nostalgic Joe and the Fairy Whispers," which was announced via Kickstarter on September 10, 2025 and received a new trailer update on April 29, 2026. The publisher (Mameshiba Games) also launched a separate game, Relic Abyss, in Early Access on April 13, 2026. Neither of these announcements promises new content for KinnikuNeko itself. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced future content for the game, and no roadmap suggesting further updates. The most recent KinnikuNeko-specific post was a minor bug fix on April 3, 2026. The March 2025 "Burpees Edition" update — adding full voice acting, console ports, and new achievements — reads as a polishing and completion effort rather than a content expansion. The store description makes no reference to future updates or seasonal content. The game appears to have shipped as a complete product and reached its final form with the Burpees Edition update.
Evidence
The 'Burpees Edition' update added full voice dubbing in three languages, overhauled all scenario artwork, improved enemy AI, added new achievements and secrets, and brought the game to consoles. This is framed as a major polish and expansion of the existing game rather than a new content chapter.
news post · Mar 12, 2025 source content shipped
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A new trailer for Nostalgic Joe was shared on the KinnikuNeko news page, further indicating the developer's focus has moved to the new project.
news post · Apr 29, 2026 source development ending
medium

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Mameshiba Games
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

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!

  • 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).

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?!

Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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