Cat-in-a-Mech Classic Gato Roboto Lands on Android for Crunchyroll Members
The 2019 cat-and-mech Metroidvania from Doinksoft and Devolver Digital is now available to Crunchyroll members on Android. Players alternate between a fragile cat and a heavily armed mech to explore an alien outpost and rescue a stranded captain. The game's Game Boy-inspired monochrome visuals and hidden color palettes are part of its retro appeal.
The Android release arrives via Crunchyroll’s game catalog, which bundles titles for subscribers alongside its anime streaming service. Gato Roboto’s 2019 debut on PC earned praise for its tight level design and clever cat-versus-mech mechanics. The monochrome palette mimics the original Game Boy’s four-shade display, while hidden cassette tapes let players swap in alternate color schemes. Doinksoft later worked on other retro-styled projects, but this remains a standout for its compact, focused map and boss encounters. The mobile version preserves the full campaign, including all areas and upgrades, with touch controls adapted for the platform.
This move could expand the game’s audience to Crunchyroll’s large mobile-first subscriber base, many of whom may not have encountered the original PC release. For players, it offers a high-quality, bite-sized Metroidvania on the go, potentially increasing interest in the genre on phones. However, the subscription-gated availability may limit reach compared to a standalone purchase, and touch controls could affect accessibility for some. Overall, it may strengthen Crunchyroll’s gaming value proposition without reshaping the broader mobile market.