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Play Dawn, a wary shelter cat displaced by a lookalike, exploring homes and streets and tackling cat-sized challenges to find belonging.
Released 19 Sep 2024
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A poignant narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the meaning of home. It follows the story of a newly adopted shelter cat whose space in the home is taken by a copycat. Bring the tissues.
Developed by Spoonful Of Wonder · Published by Neverland Entertainment, CriticalLeap, Spoonful Of Wonder
You play as Dawn, a skeptical shelter cat adopted by Olive, a lonely older woman. As Dawn begins to settle into her new home, a cat resembling Olive’s missing companion disrupts their routine and puts Dawn’s place in the household in question.
Explore the house and neighborhood from a cat’s perspective, moving through alleys, fences, and rooftops. Interact with objects, climb and jump, and take part in short activities such as chasing creatures and timed button sequences.
The story unfolds through scenes, dialogue, and Dawn’s thoughts, with dreamlike sequences reflecting her imagined wild-cat identity. Occasional choices let you decide how Dawn responds, while the main progression follows a set narrative.
Many reviewers describe the story of Dawn and pet abandonment as affecting, with the cat’s perspective and behavior helping them connect to her journey. Players also praise its animal-care themes, atmosphere, and music. Reactions to the story are sharply divided: some value its emotional impact, while others object to its characters, message, or ending. Several reviewers find the exploration and mini-games simple, and some report awkward controls or a short runtime.
⚠️ Copycat touches on sensitive topics such as family trauma, abandonment, and other emotional complexities. If you are going through difficult times, remember that you are not alone. Seek support from friends, family, or a professional. Take care of yourself and play at your own pace.
Copycat is a narrative-driven indie game about a pet who learns to deal with abandonment, and a human forced to surrender. Together, two souls go on a journey to discover the meaning of family and home. The game's colourful visuals delight the senses while exploring dark thematic depths. Journey on an emotional rollercoaster that pulls at the heartstrings and reminds you how it feels to be left behind. 🐾
We follow the tale of Dawn, a sceptical shelter cat who would much rather be in the wild than be readopted again. Dawn actually believes she is a wild cat. And plans on escaping as soon as she gets the chance.
Dawn has second thoughts when she meets new owner Olive, a lonely older Aussie mourning the disappearance of her beloved furry companion. Together Dawn and Olive develop an intimate friendship, as two broken hearts mend one another and learn to beat as one. ❤️
Everything changes when Olive falls ill, and a stray copycat steals Dawn’s place in the home—forcing Dawn onto the streets.
Wander alleyways, fences and rooftops as you learn about the true meaning of home. The reflective pacing of the game allows you the opportunity to indulge in the emotions of love, loneliness and letting go as you progress throughout the story.
Copycat is fully voice acted, featuring hours of dialogue and a talented voice cast. Original music score by Daniel Bunting.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 21 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
