Cat-Piloted Mecha Roguelike 'Cats in the Shell' Hits Steam Early Access in Q4 2026
The game combines a deep mecha customization system with roguelike progression and a cat-pilot gimmick, aiming to stand out in the crowded auto-battler genre.
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Raven Studio and publisher Infini Fun announced the mecha-building roguelike auto-battler 'Cats in the Shell' will enter early access on PC via Steam in Q4 2026. Players build mechas from over 1,000 parts, choose cat pilots with unique abilities, and fight across four biomes. A public playtest runs July 2-9.
Raven Studio, founded by former Tencent and NetEase employees, and publisher Infini Fun have set a Q4 2026 early access window for 'Cats in the Shell' on Steam. Players pick from six mecha types and collect over 1,000 equipment and component parts through random events, assigning them to five slots to create synergies. Limited inventory space forces strategic choices. Cat pilots each bring unique active abilities and strategic traits. The story campaign spans four futuristic biomes with boss fights, and an asynchronous PvP mode pits players against mechas built by others worldwide. A Gauntlet mode challenges players to achieve 10 consecutive wins. A public playtest on Steam runs from July 2 to July 9 local time.
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