3 SEPTEMBER 2024 – Australian/Ukrainian duo Spoonful of Wonder have announced that their intimate, narrative-driven game Copycat, perfect for pet lovers, is coming September 19 (US/EU) and September 20 (AUS/NZ), published by Neverland Entertainment and Nuuvem. This three-hour game will be available on Steam, for USD $14.99 (regional prices will vary).
Copycat is a game that blends ethics, aesthetics and wonder. Gameshub called it “a complex, moving narrative experience” and Kotaku said it’s “perfect for cuddling on the couch with your pet while you play”. Indie Games Devel called it “a story that is sweet and melancholic”. TechRadar said “tears will flow the further you sink your claws in.”
The demo is available on Steam, and the full game will be coming September 19 with a 10% Steam launch discount. Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox versions are in development and coming at a later date (TBD). Copycat is a Screen Australia-funded project.
Get the tissues ready. Here’s the Copycat Release Date Trailer:
For any press or creators who would like to adopt Copycat, you can request a Steam review code here:
[Request a Copycat Steam code]
Press kit: spoonfulofwonder.com/press-kit
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1622350/Copycat
Press contact: hello@spoonfulofwonder.com (Interviews welcome!)
About the game
Copycat is an emotional, narrative-driven game about the meaning of home. It follows the story of a newly adopted shelter cat, who becomes the victim of an elaborate plan, when a jealous, stray copycat steals her place in the household.
The game's colourful visuals delight the senses while exploring dark emotional depths of the human condition. Wander alleyways, fences and rooftops as Dawn tries to make her way back home and be reunited with Olive. But when she arrives, will Olive recognise her? How will Olive make the choice between cats? Or was Dawn the copycat all along?
Story from the heart: Copycat disguises itself as a simple story about a cat trying to discover where she truly belongs, but underneath lies a philosophical narrative layer that will make you pause and feel. It asks questions about our own existence and place in the world.
Animal expert as your conscience: Play as a domestic housecat while a nature documentary narrates your every move.
See the world through cat eyes: Climb trees, fight dogs, and explore the neighbourhood with intuitive, smooth cat-like controls. Make mischief, knock things on the ground, hide in boxes, run through the long grass, and meow at everything that moves.
Guided by your moral compass: Reflect on themes of home, loneliness and belonging through a complex, three-act story told effortlessly through three hours of video game narrative.
Voiced with passion: Copycat is fully voice-acted featuring hours of dialogue with a talented cast.
Music to your ears: Experience a diverse score spanning jazz, lullaby music and tribal music. Heartwarming original score composed by Daniel Bunting.
Enjoy atmospheric locations: Including the cozy family house, sunkissed backyard, creepy alleyways, and lush national parks.
A touch of Australia: Made with local voices and locations under the Australian sun.
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About the Studio
Samantha Cable and Kostia Liakhov are an Australian/Ukrainian duo behind the gaming collective, Spoonful of Wonder. Their vision is to develop video games that ignite imagination, spark nostalgia and speak to the soul. They believe every game needs a spoonful of the sweet stuff. Copycat is their debut title.
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