FACTSHEET

Game: Copycat
Developer: Spoonful of Wonder
Published by: Neverland Entertainment, Nuuvem
Location: Sydney, Australia (AEST, GMT +10)
Platforms: PC (Steam)
Release date: 19 September (US/EU), 20 September (AU/NZ)
Genre: Narrative-driven adventure
Length: 3 hours
Social links: Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Instagram

Note: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox versions are in development and coming at a later date (TBD).

features

• 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 house cat 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.

ABOUT

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?

Contact

Inquiries
hello@spoonfulofwonder.com

Press Mailing List (& Review Keys)
forms.gle/hGgP4omHi2eVEiB4A 

Player Mailing List
forms.gle/ayebRamC73sJKYGx9 

QUOTES

Complex, moving narrative experience.
- Gameshub

I didn't know real heartbreak until I played Copycat.
-TechRadar

Tears will flow the further you sink your claws in. 
-TechRadar

Perfect for cuddling on the couch with your pet while you play. 
- Kotaku

A story that is sweet and melancholic.
- Indie Games Devel

It leaves you with a lump in your throat.
- Indie Games Devel

We have to be honest, this one hits the nail on the head in terms of offering a true animal experience. 
- Pillow Fort

TRAILERS

Here you can watch and download our official trailers.

Hero art - Landscape

Hero art - Background

Hero art - Square

BRANDING

Here you can find our key visual assets, logos and fonts. Click on the image to open the high resolution version. You can download more sizes and formats in our Google Drive Folder.

Game logos

Hero art - Portrait

Developer & Publisher logos

Screenshots

Here you can find 4k screenshots of Copycat. Click the preview to open a full resolution image in a new tab. Alternatively, download them all from our Google Drive Folder.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Based primarily in Sydney, Spoonful of Wonder formed in 2022 as a collaboration between writer Samantha Cable and director Kostia Liakhov. Spoonful of Wonder’s mission is to become a boutique Australian gaming collective. Their vision is to develop video games that ignite imagination, spark nostalgia and speak to the soul. Copycat will be Spoonful of Wonder’s launchpad game. They believe every game needs a spoonful of the sweet stuff.

Samantha Cable (she/her) is a vibrant writer who specialises in stories for video games and animation. Her creative practice sits at the alchemy of optimism and storytelling—with the ambition to unearth the stronger side of humanity. She is Co-Founder & Creative Director of the Australian indie video game collective called ‘Spoonful of Wonder’ where she is the writer of their debut game ‘Copycat’. Sam’s creative portfolio has won her title of 'Young Creative of the Year' at ADC Europe 2018. Sam holds a Masters in Screenwriting from the Australian Film Television and Radio School where she has returned as a guest lecturer. Sam was a 2023 award jury member for the gaming category of the Art Directors Club in New York.

Kostia Liakhov (he/him) has over 10 years of experience in commercial creativity where he polished his directing, innovation, and design craft; winning over 100 international art direction awards including Cannes Lions, D&AD and New York Festivals. In addition to speaking English, German, Ukrainian and Russian, Kostia is also fluent in Unity, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Photoshop and FMOD. Kostia is Co-Founder and Head of Art at ‘Spoonful of Wonder’, working on his debut game ‘Copycat’. Copycat has been officially selected at festivals around the world, most recently in Future Of Play Direct at Summer Games Show 2024.

  • Game Director & Head of Narrative / Samantha Cable

    Game Director & Head of Art / Kostia Liakhov

    Composer / Daniel Bunting

  • Voice Actors
    David Molloy
    Emily Tong
    Leo Tong
    Millie Tong
    Stephanie Begg
    Daniel Bunting
    Hayley Noble
    Madi Chan
    Flame Cable

    Additional Voices
    Dionne - SweetTaiga
    Just_Ros_
    Kostia Liakhov
    Lauren Rouse
    Layna
    Luminouslyiii
    Raj Jawa
    Revy - Catgirlfingies
    Samantha Cable
    Scary Jerry Gaming
    Sophie A (SophZone)

    Voice Recording by
    Massive Music Sydney
    Myles Lowe
    Luci Roe

  • Additional Programming / Tim Letkeman
    Additional Animation / Radik Bilalov


  • Yeva Dolzhenko
    Emilia Salinas Tapia
    Olga Niedziela
    Elise Bertrand
    Phoebe Valent


  • Stephen Davis
    Lauren Rouse
    Alycia Warner
    Hannah Darkling
    Hayley Noble
    Jacque Kennedy
    Megan Cable
    Lee Cable
    Ramon Samson
    Cassie Seiton
    And the Lost Kittens Family


  • Round 1
    Raj Jawa
    CamillaChu
    Revy - Catgirlfingies
    Layna
    Just_Ros_
    Laelindria
    Beckuhh
    Leighanne Coxall
    Julie Sam-Yue

    Round 2
    EvolGrinZ
    Brittany Harper
    Imrush
    PandaGirl
    FairlyCat
    Kinqvoyance
    GPS1138
    Joule Han
    Kayla Anguiano-Esparza
    Donan Coyle
    Demogice
    Clare R Hernandez
    kizsantos
    Selena ~ Moon Child
    Ultor92
    Spillz
    ImmobileKarma9
    Carynn Lai E-Jin
    RaineShadow
    AerisStrider
    dqylight
    Chloe
    Juan Pablo Gutierrez - Pengu
    Mr mine splat
    HayzTee
    twSparkleCat
    YoItzJSLM

    Round 3
    FreddysGamingBenchmarks
    Tony Cocking
    SexyZebra
    Luminouslyiii
    Christie McQualter
    Rohan (Rotub) Nowell
    Robert Cuthbert
    Madeleine Clute
    Dionne - SweetTaiga
    FattsMcstroob
    Scary Jerry Gaming
    Sophie A (SophZone)
    Sab et Mary (@sabetmary)
    Jay Lee
    Anastasia Simone
    Lee Cable

    Round 4
    ZeNN
    iSageSen
    Brittany Harper
    Demogice
    SinoviaSong
    Rose / tartanedRose
    Diego Carabobo
    Kayla Anguiano-Esparza

  • Melissa Lee Speyer
    Robby Bisschop (Pirate PR)


  • Flame Cable
    Valeria Bunting

COPYCAT IS being developed with the SUPPORT of screen Australia.