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.
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Very Positive (194) - 87% of the 194 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
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Very Positive (1,058) - 82% of the 1,058 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Sep 19, 2024
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Reviews

“Tears will flow the further you sink your claws in.”
Kara Phillips - TechRadar

“Leaves you with a lump in your throat.”
Francesco Mastrodicasa - Indie Games Devel

“A deeply personal exploration of the human experience of belonging, shown through the eyes of a cat.”
Christie McQualter - Gameshub

About This Game

⚠️ 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.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Copycat touches on sensitive topics such as family trauma, abandonment, suicidal ideation 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.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bits)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-4690K (3.5 GHz) / AMD FX-8300 (3.3 GHz)
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (4 GB VRAM)
    • Storage: 18 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-4690K (3.5 GHz) / AMD FX-8300 (3.3 GHz)
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2080 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB VRAM)
    • Storage: 20 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
    • Additional Notes: A cat by your side

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