Clawpunk
Released: 11/14/2025
Score Breakdown
71.3
Critic Average
7 reviews
N/A
Steam User Score
100
Metacritic User Score
Disparity Breakdown
71 vs 100
Average of both sources
Review Disparities
Each point represents a critic review. Hover for details. Positive = critic higher than users. Negative = critic lower.
2/5/2026
Late Review“Sometimes, even good games fall through the cracks due to the sheer number of titles that exist, especially in the indie gaming scene. After playing Clawpunk, I hope more people discover this. It might not do anything wholly new or unique, but it does a great job with almost everything that matters. The addictive gameplay and amount of content kept me invested, and Clawpunk has great character. The steep difficulty curve and lack of accessibility options might put some players off, but this is a great complement to the Steam Deck library.”
80
80/100
1/14/2026
Late Review“Putting you in control of an expanding team of cats, hell-bent on reclaiming their city, Clawpunk is a riotous 2D action game with a style all of its own. Its roguelite elements mean that it starts tough but gets somewhat easier over time, though there are unlockable modes that offer an increased challenge. It's just a shame that sometimes it can be a little too chaotic for its own good.”
70
70/100
1/8/2026
Launch Window“Sometimes, all you want is a game that provides a quick blast of action, and Clawpunk delivers that in spades. If you just want to cause mayhem and blast away enemies for a few hours, there are worse ways to pass the time than with this game.”
75
75/100
12/5/2025
Launch Window“For players who enjoy chaotic action, challenging roguelite gameplay, and replay-driven progression, CLAWPUNK is a standout indie title. While its steep difficulty curve may not appeal to everyone, those who embrace its style will find a ferocious, synth-driven experience that’s hard to put down.”
70
70/100
12/3/2025
Launch Window“Unfortunately, CLAWPUNK is not for everyone, but if you enjoy hard 80s-style gameplay, you won’t be disappointed. As uncompelling as the gameplay is, CLAWPUNK delivers a graphical explosion with neon flair and great music. With a great variety of cards, enhancing a cat makes customisation and experimentation fun.”
60
60/100
11/20/2025
Launch Window“Some neat ideas, and it absolutely has its own style, but the often-erratic play can make it tough to consistently enjoy”
64
64/100
11/18/2025
Launch Window“Descending through the chaotic 2D stages of CLAWPUNK will make you feel like one badass feline, especially when you start achieving S-ranks. 😼”
80
80/100
