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Coming Jan 20, 2027

Cats In The Shell

By Raven Studio · published by Infini Fun

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About Cats In The Shell

Cats In The Shell is a game tagged Strategy, Auto Battler and Card Battler by Raven Studio, launching on Steam on Jan 20, 2027. The quietest week ahead for games like it starts Nov 23. The Steam games most like it include One Must Rule, Brute Battles and Claw and Conjure.

Provoke explosive chain reactions and experiment ever-evolving combat strategies in this mech-building roguelike auto battler. Mix and match components and mech modules to discover powerful synergies, then watch each creation spring to life in satisfying combat sequences.
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Busiest weeks for games like this one in the next 12 weeks:

  • Week of Oct 26, 2026 — Packed, 174 similar games
  • Week of Nov 2, 2026 — Packed, 146 similar games
  • Week of Nov 9, 2026 — Packed, 122 similar games

Quietest: Nov 23, Dec 7, Jan 11.

Also launching the week of Jan 18

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Steam data

Everything Steam lists for Cats In The Shell · record updated 1 day ago

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Overview

App ID4688400
Release dateJan 20, 2027
Last change number39987312
Last record update1 day ago

App info

App type
Game
Developer
Raven Studio
Publisher
Infini Fun
Franchise
Cats In The Shell

Platforms

Windows

Features

4
Single-playerMulti-playerPvPFamily Sharing

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Patches

Patch notes

2
  1. Oct 17, 2026 Next Fest Livestream Starts | Demo v0.2.0 Patch Notes

    Hey pilots!This update focuses on smoother Expedition Mode runs, improvements to Simulation Lab, and adjustments to combat and the shop economy. Thank you for your continued feedback and patience!Expedition Mode• Fixed a progression blocke…

  2. Oct 11, 2026 Demo v0.1.0 Patch Notes

    Hey pilots!Thanks for your feedback and bug reports! Most gameplay fixes in this update focus on ExpeditionMode.After the many issues in the previous release, these fixes should bring Expedition Mode to a basicplayable state. There is stil…

News

  1. Oct 19, 2026 · Community Announcements Cats In The Shell is coming to Steam Next Fest!

    Greetings, Feline Pilots!Steam Next Fest has officially begun! We are thrilled to announce that the free playable demo for Cats In The Shell, a mech-building roguelike auto-battler developed by Raven…

  2. Oct 8, 2026 · Community Announcements Demo Out Now! Cats in the Shell Enters Early Access on Jan 20, 2027

    Hey, feline pilots!We’re excited to share our next milestone: Cats in the Shell launches in Steam Early Access on January 20, 2027, and our open demo is available today!Take on new Expedition Mode to…

  3. Sep 4, 2026 · Community Announcements Cats in the Shell Gamescom & Playtest Successfully Concluded!

    With the conclusion of Gamescom 2026, both our offline exhibition in Cologne and the global Steam Playtest for Cats in the Shell have officially come to a successful close. A massive thank you to all…

  4. Sep 2, 2026 · Community Announcements Cats in the Shell made it into BIG 2026!

    Hi everyone, Great news! Our game is officially participating in the BIG (Best Indie Games) Showcase hosted by ClemmyGames! A huge thanks to the organizers for their incredible support, giving us thi…

  5. Aug 26, 2026 · Community Announcements Mechs Assembled! Cats in the Shell Playtest is LIVE!

    Greetings, Mech Pilots!To celebrate Gamescom, the global Steam Playtest for Cats in the Shell is OFFICIALLY LIVE! Head to our Steam page and click "Join the Playtest" to jump right into the action.Si…

  6. Aug 25, 2026 · Community Announcements We Are Going To Gamescom!

    Hey everyone! Great news! The Cats in the Shell team has packed our bags and is officially heading to Gamescom 2026! 📅 Dates: August 26 - 30, 2026 📍 Location: Hall 10, Floor 2, Home of Indies If yo…

  7. Jul 10, 2026 · Community Announcements Playtest Wrap-Up — A Message to All Cat Pilots!

    Hello dear Cat Pilots!The seven-day Cats in the Shell Playtest officially wrapped up last night. In just one short week, your passion nearly scratched the sparks right out of our servers, meow! Thank…

  8. Jul 2, 2026 · GamingOnLinux Mech-building auto battler 'Cats in the Shell' announced by former Tencent / NetEase devs

    Cats in the Shell is a fresh announcement from the newly formed Raven Studio, and it looks like it could be a lot of fun. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/mech-buildi…

  9. Jul 2, 2026 · Community Announcements Cats in the Shell store page is live — time-limited playtest available now!

    Hey everyone, this is Raven Studio. We're thrilled to announce that the store page for our debut title Cats in the Shell — a roguelike deckbuilding auto battler centered around mech assembly — is now…

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