press kit

features

• Be 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.

• See the world through cat eyes. Climb trees, fight dogs, walk rooftops and explore the neighbourhood with intuitive, smooth cat-like controls. Make mischief, meow at everything that moves, drop things on the ground, hide in boxes and steal food from your human.

• Music to your ears. Fully voice-acted game, featuring a heartwarming original soundtrack by Daniel Bunting, and hours of dialogue with a talented voice cast.

• In a beautiful package. Expertly designed graphics by award-winning art director, Kostia Liakhov. Enjoy atmospheric locations, dramatic scenes and beautiful effects, optimised for best performance.

Platforms

PC, Mac, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox X/S & Nintendo Switch.

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.

Sam and Kostia are no strangers working together. Besides their 10+ year career in commercial creativity, they have successfully produced a six-minute feel-good animation, a couple of award-winning short films, as well as a vibrant children's book.

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 Game Director, Head of Narrative, and Founder of the Australian indie video game collective called ‘Spoonful of Wonder’. Her 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 is 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 3D, Blender, After Effects, FMOD, Reallusion iClone and Photoshop. He is Game Director, Head of Art, and Founder of the Australian indie video game collective called ‘Spoonful of Wonder’.

Logline

Copycat 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.

DESCRIPTION

Copycat is a wholesome, narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the true meaning of home. It is an intimate story that cherishes the human-pet bond in all its forms. The game's colourful visuals delight the senses while exploring dark emotional depths of the human condition. Copycat is a game at the alchemy of ethics, aesthetics and wonder.

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.

But Dawn has second thoughts when she meets new owner Olive, a lonely older woman 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.

Then, everything changes when Olive falls ill, and a stray copycat takes the opportunity to steal Dawn’s place in the home—forcing Dawn onto the streets. 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?

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 a fully voice acted game, featuring hours of dialogue with a talented voice cast. Original music score by Daniel Bunting. Snuggle up with your kitty and wishlist Copycat on Steam today.