# Kats Trigger

> "Kats Trigger" is story-driven, hyper-speed action. Shoot, slash, and fly through explosive combat. In a beautifully crafted pixel art world, witness the bond between Otter and Stray Cat.

## Game facts

- Developer: GIX
- Publisher: GIX
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Dec 18, 2025
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: 2DPlatformer, Action, HackandSlash, Platformer, Shooting, Stealth
- Languages: Interface: American English, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Chinese (China); Subtitles: American English, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Chinese (China) (IGDB, checked Nov 10, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/kats-trigger)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- Smooth pixel art, natural and refined animation, and abundant CG sequences
- Fast, highly responsive action combining shooting, melee attacks, parrying, dodging, dashing, and grappling-hook movement
- An emotional story centered on a suicidal protagonist coping with loss and the relationship between an otter and a stray cat

### Weaknesses

- The near-total absence of background music reduces immersion and the impact of combat
- The current Early Access ending is difficult to understand and emotionally unsatisfying
- Although combat is enjoyable, limited enemy patterns and progression systems make it feel lacking in depth

## Links

- [Kats Trigger on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/2410)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/2410/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T23:52:27.453Z