- Cat Gladiator 1.1.3 Minor Update: - 24 September 2026
Added Gem Refining (the materials required greatly increase with each refinement). The cap of the Low-HP Attack Boost skill is changed to 45%.
- Cat Gladiator 1.1.2 Minor Update - 23 September 2026
The Great Myla Challenge now drops Crystals. PaperBot Gem values adjusted. Pawpaw's lifesteal skill value increased.
- Cat Gladiator 1.1 Update: New Weapon — Heavy Staff Debuts! - 22 September 2026
Hello everyone! This is Three Meow-sans. Version 1.1 is now live, and this time we've brought a brand-new weapon — the Heavy Staff!The Heavy Staff balances damage and agility: the Powerful Downward Chop after a Perfect Dodge deals high burst damage, while the Continuous Thrust provides solid sustained output.There are also many other important updates. Please see below:New ContentThe max SP Challenge level is raised to Lv9, with higher Boss HP and even greater difficulty!New weapon accessory — Gems. You can now build weapon skills into your set!New fishing challenge. Win and you'll haul in a whole basket of fish!OptimizationsAfter clearing the main story, you can quickly accept the previous quest.Harp: After a Perfect Dodge, press L to consume all Notes at once and unleash the Ultimate Play.Some UI detail optimizations.Challenge rating time adjusted; the S rating is now more lenient.Pla…
- V1.0.81: DualBlades, SwordShield and GreatSword optimized - 8 August 2026
DualBlades:Energy gauge cap increased from 100 to 150Spiral Jump Slash jump height increasedGain a Buff after using Spiral Jump Slash or Cyclone Slash (charge rate +50% for 2s)SwordShield:Energy gauge cap increased from 100 to 150Powerful Downward Chop can now chain into another Powerful Downward ChopGreatSword:Heavy Horizontal Slash damage increased, recovery reducedHeavy Horizontal Slash can now chain into Iron Mountain ChargeOther optimizations:Item order now adjustableChallenge time records now precise to two decimal placesFixed some minor issues
- V1.0.71: Online play experience improved, added toggle for controller vibration. - 29 July 2026
Optimization: - Added host kick function for online rooms. - Added toggle for controller vibration.
- V1.0.7: SwordShield Back Step Stamina Reduced, Boss Action Optimization, etc. - 27 July 2026
Weapon optimization: - SwordShield Back Step stamina cost reduced Boss optimization: - Boss no longer interrupts its current action when enraged Other optimizations: - Increased Equipment Preset slots to 8 - Optimized Gladiator Rank display (HR no longer shown) Bug fixes: - Fixed taking Shadow damage after a quest ends - Fixed AtkBBQ not boosting aerial skills - Fixed equipment stats not updating immediately after accessory refinement
- V1.0.62: Optimized the Dark Infection experience in co-op - 25 July 2026
Stagger caused by Shadow Infection from teammates has been removed, and the infection status will no longer be refreshed between teammates.
- V1.0.61: Weapon optimization, bug fixes, etc. - 24 July 2026
Weapon optimization & bug fixes:GreatSword can now cancel charge with dodge rollGreatSword jump slash can now move while airborneFixed abnormal damage issue with LongSword Spirit Blade 3Harp charge can now be interrupted with dodge rollHarp BUFF range increasedOptimizations:Increased fish bite sound volume for fishingIncreased Cat Coins Rush rewardsIncreased Pawpaw armor infection damage reductionAdded infection damage reduction to Pharaoh Meow BagTraining dummy now displays total damage dealtPawpaw armor set temporarily removed from blacksmith after story Pawpaw is defeated (story Pawpaw reward changed to badge reward)Bug fixes:Fixed invite button still showing when party is full (4 players)Fixed grill not disappearing correctly in co-op mode
- v1.0.52: Improved fishing experience, reworked Lucky Fish mechanic. - 23 July 2026
Now, Lucky Fish and Fishing Rod skills only increase the spawn rate of fish with rarity higher than the current fishing spot's baseline.
- Version V1.0.5 Update: Great Sword, item usage, fish selling price, etc - 22 July 2026
Weapon Adjustments: - Great Sword now has a Perfect Iron Mountain Charge. If successful, it no longer consumes HP and grants a 5-second Stun Attack Buff. - Adjusted Energy cost for certain Great Sword moves. Boss Adjustments: - GiantBear and Bladetail shockwaves now travel along the ground and can be dodged by aerial attacks. - Adjusted Terrafist movement speed. Item Adjustments: - Item usage can now be interrupted by dodging. - Increased healing amount of the Heal Grill. - Changed unlock materials for the HpPotion II. - Item Bag now allows equipping +1 item. - AtkBBQ and HealBBQ now go on cooldown when used in the preparation room. Other: - Fish selling prices have been reduced across the board. - Optimized room list sorting. - Added swipe shortcut for room list. Bug Fixes: - Fixed an issue where the invite button triggered multiple responses after being clicked. - Fixed an issue where…
- V1.0.4 Update: Elite Enemy Damage Reduced, Item Use Speed Increased, etc. - 21 July 2026
- Boar-H: HP reduced, damage slightly reduced, increased waiting time after rage - Leaftail-H: HP reduced, damage slightly reduced - Moobuff-H: HP reduced, damage slightly reduced - BeeMoth-H: damage slightly reduced - GiantBear-H: damage slightly reduced - Spraydrake-H: damage slightly reduced - Spherath-H: damage slightly reduced - PaperBot-H: damage slightly reduced - Bladetail-H: damage slightly reduced - Volthorn-H: damage slightly reduced - MeowGuard: HP reduced, damage slightly reduced - Basketboom: deployment speed increased - Trap: deployment speed increased - HpPotion: increased HP recovery, usage speed increased, cooldown reduced
- V1.0.3 Update: Material Drop Adjustments & PaperBot-H Adjustments - 21 July 2026
Overall increased material drop rates.Weakened the PaperBot-H's strength.Breaking the PaperBot-H's head part can now drop Small Cores.
- V1.0.2: Longsword Handling Optimization & Dual Blades Optimization - 21 July 2026
1.Longsword sheathing timing adjusted to 0.15 seconds, added successful sheathing prompt. 2.Longsword Iai slash hit detection window moved forward, improving handling feel. 3.Dual Blades slide dodge recovery reduced (combat is now smoother!) 4.Slightly reduced the volume of battle victory music.
- Cat Gladiator is now available! - 21 July 2026
😋 Hi everyone, good day meow~ We're the Three-Cat Dev Team!No time to explain!Our game: Cat Gladiator🎉 NOW AVAILABLE!!! 🎉After spending two and a half years handcrafting it, we finally finished it meow! Thank you so much for sticking with us!It's a 2D slow-paced action game with Monster Hunter-like co-op mechanics — the kind where you fight hard meow!15 different bosses to challenge! 6 weapons to choose from! Supports solo play or up to 4-player co-op! 17 equipment sets to freely mix and match; upgrading changes stats AND appearance. After clearing the main story, you unlock the transmog system and accessory farming! Tons of items to use You can go fishing — many different kinds of fish. Eat them to boost combat power and various effects. Yummy meow~ We also added part breaking and tail severing — go ahead and beat them down!No matter what, we hope you all have a blast playing, meow~…
- Cat Gladiator Launches July 20 at 7:00 PM PT — New Demo Now Available! - 18 July 2026
Hi everyone!This is the Cat Gladiator dev team. We're excited to announce that the full game will officially launch at around 7:00 PM on July 20 (PT) ! 15 Bosses will be ready to fight — we can't wait to see you in the arena!We've also just released a brand-new Demo! You can play through the early part of the full game.Here are some important notes about the Demo:This is a completely new Demo, so old save data is no longer supported.Only local save data from the new Demo can be carried over to the full version via the in-game "Restore Save" feature (SteamDeck save transfer is currently not supported due to technical reasons).To keep achievements already earned, the new Demo version no longer activates achievements.To avoid some issues, cloud saves for the Demo have been disabled.The Demo supports online play, but cannot play together with the full version.Demo Content:6 weapons to try:…
- Cat Gladiator launches July 20 (PDT)! - 25 June 2026
Hey everyone! Long time no see—how have you all been?We're a small three-person team, and we've been working on this 2D Monster Hunter-like co-op game that supports 4-player online play!Yes, yes! We've finally decided— We're launching on Steam on July 20th (PDT)! Yeah! This time it's really happening! We hope you'll check it out!Here's what the full version has to offer:Challenge 15 Bosses From Normal to Elite to Endgame, the difficulty ramps up step by step. From your first encounter to mastering every single move!High-rank Bosses have new tricks up their sleeves—watch out, nya~!4-Player Co-op Stuck on a tough boss? No worries! Call your friends and take them down together!Fight alongside your buddies!6 Unique Weapon Styles Dual Blades, Greatsword, Cannon, Longsword, Sword & Shield, and Harp—each weapon offers a completely different combat experience.They're all fun! Every weapon feels…
- Demo 0.5.5 small Update: Weapon Tutorials & Boss BGM - 14 June 2026
Meow~ Long time no see! Here's a small update, please check it out, meow~ Added tutorials for all weapons No more dizzy reading the Cat Manual until your eyes spin~Added Boss battle music Each Boss now has their own unique BGM, making fights even more exciting!It's a small update, hope you enjoy these new changes, meow~
- Cat Gladiator Launches This July – Here’s What You Can Expect! - 13 June 2026
Hey everyone! Hello! We’re thrilled to announce that the development of Cat Gladiator is nearing its end, and the game will officially launch in July!Check out what’s coming:Number of bosses: 15 (we gave it our all and got them all done!) All bosses feature fully implemented part break mechanics – hit ‘em hard! Number of weapons: 6 (LongSword, DualBlades, GreatSword, SwordShield, Cannon, Harp) Plus, one additional stick weapon will be released after the official launch. Endgame content: Special quests with a grind-heavy, repeatable challenge! Take on even stronger bosses with more powerful gear! Fishing: More fish species have been added! Each fish has a unique effect – enjoy fish meals to boost every fight! Other goodies: More equipment, items, and cat fur colors; a small connecting story; plus a transmog system! Meow’s ramble: It’s been two and a half years since we started from an em…
- 2D Monster Hunter-style Act Game CatGladiator - 28 April 2026
"CatGladiator" is a cute yet hardcore 2D action game inspired by Monster Hunter! It supports 4-player online co-op, with a wealth of weapons, equipment, and funny items to aid in arena boss battles. The weapons feature "easy to learn, difficult to master" mechanics. Transform into a cute meow gladiator and venture into the arena with your friends!
- Demo 0.5.3 Update: Terrafist Damage & Weapon Adjustments, and More! - 24 March 2026
Meow~ Greetings, all Gladiator Cats! We’ve received tons of amazing feedback during Steam Next Fest, and we’re so grateful for all your support, meow~ We’ve been hard at work polishing the game, and this update focuses on balancing High-Rank Terrafist, improving weapon controls, refining keybinding, and fixing a bunch of bugs!Weapon AdjustmentsDual Blades , Sword & Shield: Adjusted A3 move speed and boosted normal attack damage.Harp: Tuned numerical values and sped up jump animation.Combat BalancesHigh-Rank Terrafist: Reduced overall damage by approximately 15%.Terrafist Tail Cut: Lowered tail cut damage by approximately 35%.HpPotion Cooldowns:HpPotion: 40s → 35sHpPotionG: 60s → 45sOther OptimizationsController UI: Mapped Y button to A for smoother controls!Keybinding: Added UI key support and conflict resolution.Cat Manual: Improved reading experience.Camera: Optimized lock-on camera b…
