- Update 2025 - 10 March 2025
Dear friends and supporters, I am writing to share an important update regarding the development of Wandering Cat. After a particularly challenging period both personally and professionally, I have decided to postpone the release of the Early Access (originally scheduled for Q1 2025) to Q3 2025. I must admit that drafting this announcement was not easy. This news is deeply tied to a difficult phase in my life, but I am well aware that time waits for no one and that the project needs tangible progress. The idea behind Wandering Cat was born from the desire to create something that would primarily entertain my two children and me, and then be shared with a wider audience. While the original goal remains intact, I have realized that in order to deliver a satisfying product, I need to allow myself more time and secure additional investments. In fact, by postponing the Early Access release,…
- Dev Diary #5 - Project’s Roadmap - 11 November 2024
Hello everyone, it’s me again, the dev of Wandering Cat! 🌟 After the demo for last Steam Next Fest, I wanted to take some time to revisit and dive deeper into certain gameplay aspects, as well as fix some bugs that were reported. Right now, I’m focused on the combat system, which I want to be not only functional but also challenging and engaging in the Wandering Cat universe. The goal is to make each encounter feel like a memorable and strategic moment, while keeping that unique and fun touch that defines the experience. Additionally, today I want to talk to you about the project’s Roadmap. After reflecting on the timelines and the work required to create a stable and truly enjoyable build, I’ve decided to push back the Early Access release to 2025. I know the wait may feel long, but I’m convinced that working carefully and attentively is essential to deliver a game that meets not only…
- Paws and Play: Wandering Cat Demo unleashed! - 3 October 2024
Meow, fellow adventurers! I'm thrilled to announce that the Wandering Cat Pre-Alpha Demo is now available on Steam! 🎉🐱 🎮 Demo Highlights: Explore the charming village of Dofos Experience the core gameplay mechanics Meet some of our quirky characters Get a taste of the feline adventure that awaits you! But that's not all! To celebrate this milestone, I'm launching an exciting Giveaway! 🏆 Giveaway Details: Win a FREE Steam key for the full game Name an NPC in Wandering Cat Write a dialogue line for your named NPC Event ends on October 30th, so don't miss out! How to Enter: Download and play the Demo Find the secret object hidden within Join our Discord server for the next steps! 🔍 Ready to start your adventure? Don't miss this chance to leave your mark on Wandering Cat! Download the Demo, join our Discord, and let the feline fun begin! Remember, the Giveaway ends on October 30th, so…
- Dev Diary #4 - Closing the first cycle - 1 October 2024
Dear feline friends and humans, I'm thrilled to share some exciting updates on my development journey for Wandering Cat! This time there were no more months of waiting. I've recently reached a significant milestone with the release of version 0.0.8 for my faithful testers on Discord. This version marks the closure of the first important development cycle, laying solid foundations for the future of the game. I'd like to take this opportunity to heartily thank all my testers. Your feedback, patience, and enthusiasm have been crucial in bringing me to this point. But the good news doesn't end there. I'm delighted to announce that I'm working on a Demo for Wandering Cat! This Demo will represent a unique opportunity for anyone wanting to taste a bit of the magic and humor of this feline world. It'll be a perfect way for you to get an idea of what I'm creating and to follow my journey toward…
- Dev Diary #3 - Graphic update - 19 September 2024
Hello again! After my last Dev Diary where I updated you on my core development work, I'm excited to share some previews of the graphical and stylistic improvements. After all, we eat with our eyes first! Let's start with Cat, our furry hero. His model has been completely updated and revised in many details. Here he is in all his meow-gnificence: Other key characters have also been adapted to the new style, such as Chef and Dave: I've put a lot of work into new post-processing and lighting effects to make the maps more colorful and vibrant. Not all areas will be bright, of course - some zones will be much darker and more atmospheric. I'm very satisfied with the progress so far, and I'm getting closer to a pre-alpha build that's much more stable and fun than previous versions. Perhaps it's time to make it public for a small test. What do you think? 🛠️ Follow the development of the game…
- Dev Diary #2 - Core update - 6 June 2024
Hi everyone, here I am with the second dev diary. Oh, I have so much to tell but let's go in order: The new pre-alpha build is about to come out with many new features: a totally updated game core, new NPCs and enemies, interesting mechanics to test and break, fixes of many bugs and addition of new ones... in short it's been an intense month! Supporters on Discord will be able to preview this new build and give their feedback, this will be of enormous help to me. This build is certainly one of the most important because it allowed me to remove many prototype logical parts and structure the core in a more stable and modular way, for a more meow-like future. I'm also receiving more and more support regarding the artistic and musical side, which makes me happy because it will allow Wandering Cat to express the maximum creative flair I have in mind! In addition to all these purely "technica…
- Dev Diary #1 - Evolution of the project - 3 May 2024
Hello friends, Here we are in May, time flies when you're having fun! I've decided to better organize the news here on Steam and start creating a "Dev Diary" where I keep you updated on more parts of the development. I started this fantastic development adventure in January 2024 and I'm happy to continue this journey together with new friends and the support of my family, this gives me the energy to make Wandering Cat memorable! In these last few months, for those who follow Cat on social media, you will have seen various clips where I showed different features, tests or simply had fun communicating the game world, from Dofos to Dungeon. Obviously there is much more behind it: the writing of the story, the creation of the individual game maps that will shape the world full of food and adventures for Cat, the creation of every single character (including new cats that will be created by…
- Update of the key art 🖌️ - 16 April 2024
Hello, my dear friends! 🐱 I would like to update you on the new key art of the game, which will then be the official cover on Steam as soon as it is completed. I'm currently using an image generated with AI and retouched with Photoshop, but still artificial and not created by a real artist. Now things will change and in a clear way: But why did I use AI first? Honestly to optimize times, costs and because I was curious about it. But as these months passed I realized that the result obtained did not really satisfy what was my ideal for representing Wandering Cat. I therefore decided to completely abandon the use of AI for the creation of promotional artworks (on the game side there has been no use of AI since the beginning) and embrace good and healthy artistic work. I hope you will like this first - of many - artwork and arouse your curiosity in trying to be an adventurous cat looking…
- Pre-alpha puzzle system 🧩 - 3 April 2024
Hi everyone! 🐱 Here I am with a new update on the development status of Wandering Cat! I finally managed to implement a solid foundation for the puzzle system, which will be used not only in the Dungeon but also in other maps of the game. Everything to keep your sharp feline mind trained. In Wandering Cat there will be two important pillars: the adventure in searching for ingredients to cook delicious recipes and the exploration of maps that will have secrets and environmental puzzles. For this reason I want the system I'm developing from the first builds to be as stable and complete as possible! 🛠️ Follow the development of the game If you want to keep up to date on development and participate directly, here are some links where you can find Cat: Discord Instagram Threads Twitter (X) TikTok YouTube Reddit Website
- Dofos village 🌇 - 25 March 2024
Have a good start of the week everyone! 🐱 Today, I want to talk to you about the Dofos village. Located in the heart of a kingdom rich with mysteries and adventures, Dofos aims to be more than just a place to pass through. With its picturesque design and vibrant community life, the village is designed to capture the players' imagination from the very first moment, making it an unforgettable experience. In addition to serving as an introductory hub for Wandering Cat, Dofos will offer a rich and engaging experience from the start of early access. The goal is clear: to ensure that every player who visits Dofos in the initial stages of the game can already feel the magic and potential of the entire universe of Wandering Cat. 🛠️ Follow the development of the game If you want to keep up to date on development and participate directly, here are some links where you can find Cat: Discord Inst…
- The characters of Wandering Cat 👥 - 16 March 2024
Here we are, how are you? 🐱 The work on Wandering Cat is progressing well and I'm enjoying it. Recently the testers on Discord also had the opportunity to try the recent pre-alpha build and give me valid feedback to improve the game, in order to start a functional and clean early access! Meanwhile, the world of Wandering Cat is expanding, welcoming new characters who will have a very specific role in the story I'm going to tell. From Dave, the co-protagonist, to Chef, a human with slightly bizarre techniques; White, a sweet cat who will support our protagonist, Hamlet the dog and many others! In the coming months I will do more in-depth information on all the main characters you can meet during your adventure and a hint of their story. Obviously I'll leave you the pleasure of getting to know them one by one during your game, I'm curious to know which one will be your favorite! 🛠️ Foll…
- Help with cooking 🧑🍳 - 9 March 2024
Meow everyone! 🐱 The Wandering Cat pre-alpha is progressing, week after week, I'm currently almost ready to release version 0.0.4 for selected testers! I'm happy! In this build I'm focusing on the core functionality of the game: recipes for tasty dishes that Cat can eat! But, obviously, a cat has difficulty handling kitchen tools, fires and pots. So humans come to your aid, find the necessary ingredients and have them cook you a delicious dish - eat them all! 🛠️ Follow the development of the game If you want to keep up to date on development and participate directly, here are some links where you can find Cat: Discord Instagram Threads Twitter (X) TikTok YouTube Reddit Website
- An adventure full of secrets and extras ✨ - 29 February 2024
Weekly meow update available! 🐱 In this adventure players will be immersed in a story that will lead them to discover a fantastic world full of secrets, friends, and enemies. They will search for ingredients to use for foods cooked by the humans of the Dofos village, making Cat happy to taste (and review) this delicious dish. But every adventure also has moments where you can relax and dedicate yourself to extra activities such as: Mouse hunt Cat and mouse, a constant rivalry. Hunting them is the basis of every feline but in Wandering Cat they will not be simple prey to eat, at least not as Cat would like. Players will have the chance to find mice in secret places, they will challenge the player to figure out which barrel they are hiding in. If your eyes are quick, you can receive a particular currency as a reward. What will it be used for? Fishing Fishing is one of those relaxing acti…
- First roadmap 📍 - 22 February 2024
Oh, the second weekly update! What do we have here? A roadmap! 🐱 This is the first roadmap that indicates the dates of the main development blocks, as the project progresses it will be detailed more. Wandering Cat aims to be a complete and fun game for everyone. I will make sure to invest the right time to achieve the goal. The pre-alpha is growing well, thanks also to the advice received on Discord, here is a small preview of a new feature recently implemented: fishing minigame. ▶️ Pre-alpha updates Continue to follow the brave little Cat on his adventure inside and outside the game! 🛠️ Follow the development of the game If you want to keep up to date on development and participate directly, here are some links where you can find Cat: Discord Instagram Threads Twitter (X) TikTok YouTube Reddit Website
- A portable Cat 😸 - 15 February 2024
Meow, Here I am with one of the first weekly updates that I intend to put here on Steam. 🐱 In the pre-alpha phase my goal is to test that all the core features hold up well and how it performs on different types of screens, from the smaller one of the Deck to the larger one of the Legion Go. Here are two videos of the tests done so far on the two devices: ▶️ Lenovo Legion Go ▶️ Steam Deck This is a great achievement for me, certainly with future updates I will try to monitor the optimization to make the game more fluid on this type of device. 🛠️ Follow the development of the game If you want to keep up to date on development and participate directly, here are some links where you can find Cat: Discord Instagram Threads Twitter (X) TikTok YouTube Reddit Website
- A new cat arrives on Steam 🐈 - 8 February 2024
Meow, here I am with the Wandering Cat Steam page, a meow-tastic fantasy cat adventure! This is an indie game developed by one person (me, Daevis) with the main goal of being a future gift for my two children, who really love cats. That's why I'm happy I managed to complete the Steam page, big step for me! I want to develop the game in the best way, both so that it can be a good memory for my children and also for all the other players who want to have a feline adventure and have fun impersonating a brave cat! 🐱 ❓ What is "Wandering Cat"? Wandering Cat is a must-play for all cat lovers and adventure fans, Full of colorful characters and creatures. Players can meet other cats, humans, monsters and even mythical creatures! The story will guide you in a whirlwind of flavors, friendship and even some good moments of relaxation. The gameplay is challenging and rewarding. Players will need t…
