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Doll Catching Simulator

Doll Catching Simulator Steam metadata

半星BanXing | Sep 11, 2024 | game

Released

0players observed · 24 September 2026 - 03:36:26 UTC

CasualIndieSimulationFree To PlaySteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak4
  • Units sold (VGI)5,652
  • Revenue (VGI)$1,560
  • Review score88% positive

Doll Catching Simulator metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak4
  • Units sold (VGI)5,652
  • Revenue (VGI)$1,560
  • Review score88% positive
  • Total reviews58
  • Release dateSep 11, 2024
  • Developer半星BanXing
  • Publisher半星BanXing

Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play

Company pages: Developer: 半星BanXingPublisher: 半星BanXing

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Doll Catching Simulator Steam metadata

Doll Catching Simulator metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/3162260/metadata
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3162260/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/3162260
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Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Very Positive

88% positive, 51 positive, 7 negative

Price and discount

Free to play

Platforms

Windows, Linux

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing

Achievements

42

Platform releases
  • Steam 11 September 2024

Latest Steam announcements

  • Add a Power System! Greatly enhance playability and replayability. - 21 May 2025

    The previous version had poor playability, making players feel bored while playing. Some netizens suggested referencing Nintendo's badge claw machine, and I also referred to it and made some modifications. Since I haven't played it myself and only watched videos, I tried to imitate it roughly, so there might be some discrepancies. I hope everyone will be satisfied. Regarding playability and sustainability, I added a "Power" system, which is the one in the lower right corner of the picture. Using power allows players to unlock skins and purchase items. Each coin insertion grants 1 power, and catching a doll awards an additional 5 power. The battery has corresponding power animations to try to give players a sense of satisfaction and achievement when obtaining power. Using power, you can purchase props and unlock claw machine skins. Wings can make the doll fly for a period of time. The ha…

  • Add the swing of the hook and fix the bug. - 11 May 2025

    - The claw now sways while moving. - Fixed the bug where the claw would unexpectedly drop and retract. - Resolved the issue of excessively high barriers in the long-tailed claw machine. - Addressed the problem where oversized dolls would jam the claw. - Fixed the bug causing the claw to jam when grabbing two small dolls simultaneously. - Added sliding light effects to the display cabinet. - Added sliding light effects to the claw machine glass.

  • Fix the bug and add the claw-swinging function. - 10 May 2025

    - Added a claw-swinging operation. Pressing the claw hook three times in a left-right cycle will make it glow and significantly increase the chance of grabbing. - Added physical collision effects for the claw. - Fixed the bug where dolls would fall out of the claw machine. - Fixed the issue where small dolls would get stuck on the claw. - The claw now pauses for 0.1 seconds at the bottom before grabbing.

  • Regarding the Update Plan of Doll Catching Simulator - 10 May 2025

    Since the architecture of this project has been basically finalized, I can only make some updates. The main purpose of the update is to add positive feedback to the game, enhance playability and the length of gameplay. The following updates are just plans and may not be implemented. If you have any suggestions, you can write them in the comment section. - Add the operation of swinging the claw. Press the claw left and right in a cycle. After pressing it three times, the claw will glow and significantly increase the chance of grabbing. - Refer to Nintendo's badge claw machine and add a bomb claw. When the bomb is dropped, it can blow up the dolls. - Add a hammer claw that can hammer the dolls towards the exit direction. - Add a "power" value system. If the grab fails, +1 part will be obtained, and if the grab is successful, +5 parts will be obtained. Only when the power reaches a certain…

  • The game is now permanently free. - 8 May 2025

    Add it to your library and let it collect dust! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3162260/_/ I also made other games, welcome to check them out. The upcoming game has released a demo and is participating in Steam Next Fest. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3654420/_Demo/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3319150/_/ The only game currently available for sale https://store.steampowered.com/app/2756280/_/

  • Add CRT scan lines (to simulate the effect of old monitors) - 3 May 2025

    Add CRT scan lines(enable it in the settings). Run in windowed mode for the first time. v1.85

  • The game will be turned into a free one in a week. - 29 April 2025

    First of all, we would like to thank the users who have purchased the game. The transition to free-to-play will have no impact on users who have made a paid purchase. Users who have not purchased the game can also add it to their library for free and play it a week later. The estimated time is May 7, 2025. The reason for turning it into a free game: This game doesn't have much playability. It can only provide the experience of grabbing dolls occasionally, just like its name suggests. As a result, the game's revenue is almost non-existent. In seven months, it has only earned $100, which can only cover the listing fee. Therefore, I plan to make it free. I have also developed other games, which will more strictly follow the principle of prioritizing playability. I hope you can take a look at them. According to Steam's requirement: The announcement needs to be released for at least one week…

  • The achievement system has been integrated. - 28 December 2024

    The achievement system has been integrated. There are 42 achievements waiting for you to complete!

  • v1.6 - 16 September 2024

    1.Increase the stagnation time of the doll on the claw to increase the probability of being grabbed. 2.Fix the sharp edge problem of the image of the younger sister and the claw.

  • The game will be released at 4 a.m. on September 11, 2024 (Pacific Time). - 16 August 2024

    This is a 2D cute-style claw machine simulator, bringing you a comfortable claw machine experience. In this claw machine world, there are as many as 41 dolls with different styles and charming cuteness. Moreover, each doll is equipped with its own dedicated claw machine, allowing you to fully experience the exclusive fun of grasping. It is worth mentioning that each doll has been carefully set with 5 quality levels. The higher the quality of the doll, the lower the probability of grasping it, which undoubtedly adds more challenges and thrills to the game. In terms of control, I have simulated the changes in the strength and speed of the real claws, requiring you to consider the angle and timing when operating, just like thinking carefully in front of a real claw machine. And those cute dolls, every detail of them has been carefully crafted, as if they were truly alive. Even more interes…

Patch notes and updates

S.noRelease datePatch nameGID number
111 May 2025Add the swing of the hook and fix the bug.1799088287926466
210 May 2025Fix the bug and add the claw-swinging function.1799088287902929
316 September 2024v1.66250522009528426194

Complete SteamPulse Game Data

Full game metadata

FieldValue
Steam app typegame
Steam App ID3162260
Live current players0
SteamPulse tracked peak4
Live count (today's peak floor)0
PriceFree to play
Free to playYes
Discount0%
Original price USD
Current price USDFree
Release dateSep 11, 2024
Developer半星BanXing
Publisher半星BanXing
Owners estimatedNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate minimumNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate maximumNot available
Review typeVery Positive
Positive review percent88%
Positive reviews51
Negative reviews7
Total reviews58
Steam recommendationsNot available
Achievements42
Average playtime foreverNot available
Windows supportYes
macOS supportNo
Linux supportYes
Parent gameNot available
Store URLhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3162260/

Short description

In the busy life, do you long to experience the fun of catching dolls but are limited by time and space? Now, the doll catching simulator brings you a brand-new entertainment experience!

About this game

This is a 2D cute-style claw machine simulator, bringing you a comfortable claw machine experience. In this claw machine world, there are as many as 41 dolls with different styles and charming cuteness. Moreover, each doll is equipped with its own dedicated claw machine, allowing you to fully experience the exclusive fun of grasping. It is worth mentioning that each doll has been carefully set with 5 quality levels. The higher the quality of the doll, the lower the probability of grasping it, which undoubtedly adds more challenges and thrills to the game. In terms of control, I have simulated the changes in the strength and speed of the real claws, requiring you to consider the angle and timing when operating, just like thinking carefully in front of a real claw machine. And those cute dolls, every detail of them has been carefully crafted, as if they were truly alive. Even more interestingly, there is a cute younger sister in the game to help you hold the dolls. This considerate setting greatly enhances the immersion of the game. It seems that you are not playing alone but have a close partner sharing the happy moments of catching dolls with you. In addition, the game also provides a display cabinet. Here, you can proudly display the dolls you caught with great effort, admire their cute looks, and relive the tension and joy during the grasping. We sincerely expect you to step into this wonderful game world, enjoy the pleasure of playing heartily, and leave your beautiful memories of catching dolls!

Supported languages

English, Simplified Chinese

Steam categories

Category IDCategory
2Single-player
22Steam Achievements
28Full controller support
23Steam Cloud
62Family Sharing

Regional ratings

BoardRatingDescriptors
dejus10Violência
steam germany12Gewalt
igrs13Kekerasan

Steam marketplace comparison data

Price History Overview

USD uses SteamPulse's own locally recorded daily store snapshots, so this overview reflects the exact regional price history that SteamPulse has captured for this currency.

Coverage And Tracking Window

  • Snapshots: 1
  • Coverage: Sep 24, 2026 to Sep 24, 2026
  • Lowest observed: Free
  • Highest observed: Free

Doll Catching Simulator's USD price history spans from Sep 24, 2026 to Sep 24, 2026, with 1 recorded snapshot across 1 calendar day. Each row records the available final price, listed base price, and discount metadata for that observation. Within this coverage the lowest recorded price is Free, the highest is Free, and the first visible tracked price is Free. These comparisons apply only to the snapshots SteamPulse holds; missing observations can contain changes that are not represented here.

For USD, SteamPulse uses locally captured regional storefront snapshots and does not reconstruct older prices with exchange-rate conversion. The chart and table show the values recorded for this exact currency from the stated coverage start. Additional snapshots extend that record, but they do not fill unobserved days or prove what the storefront displayed between observations.

Discount Windows And Sale Timing

  • Discount windows: 0
  • Discounted days: 0 days
  • Deepest markdown: No discount tracked
  • Latest sale window: No sale window tracked

Doll Catching Simulator's tracked USD rows do not contain a discount window. This means no available snapshot in the stated coverage has usable discount metadata; it does not prove that the game was never discounted. Missing snapshots or archived rows without complete metadata can hide a sale, so SteamPulse does not infer pricing strategy from this absence.

If a later snapshot includes discount metadata, it will appear here with its recorded depth, price, date, and sale name when available. Until then, this section should be read only as a description of the available rows, not as evidence about the publisher's promotion policy.

Observed Price Changes And Stable Runs

  • Observed price drops: 0
  • Observed price rises: 0
  • Longest stable run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking
  • Current run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking

Outside rows carrying discount metadata, the tracked price has not recorded a separate price rise or drop yet. That means the observed undiscounted level has stayed stable across the snapshots SteamPulse currently holds. This is a statement about the recorded coverage only; it does not prove that an older or missing price change never happened.

The longest unchanged price stretch in the current record lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at Free, from Sep 24, 2026 through Sep 24, 2026. Among rows without discount metadata, the longest unchanged run lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at Free. The latest run records Free for 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking as the same recorded undiscounted price. Run lengths describe consecutive stored observations only and do not establish that a price is permanent.

Latest Snapshot And Sales Context

  • Current price: Free
  • Current list price: Free
  • Distinct observed prices: 1
  • Source mode: SteamPulse local tracking

The latest tracked snapshot records Doll Catching Simulator at Free in USD, with no active discount metadata. Across the available history SteamPulse has recorded 1 distinct final price in this currency. This supports comparisons with the lowest, highest, and most common values present in the retained record, subject to the stated coverage limits.

The live sales view and Steam sales record provide calendar context for these dates. A date overlap can be compared with a named Steam event, but it does not prove why a publisher changed a price. As new daily rows arrive, this overview recalculates its observed prices, discount windows, and run lengths automatically.

Regional Steam prices

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Tracked regional price history

The tracked Steam price is stable at Free.

CountryCurrencySnapshotsFirst trackedLatest trackedChangeLatest discount
United StatesUSD1FreeFreeNo changeNo discount
United KingdomGB0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Euro AreaEU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
AustraliaAU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
CanadaCA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndiaIN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
BrazilBR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
RussiaRU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChinaCN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
JapanJP0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South KoreaKR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MexicoMX0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
NorwayNO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PolandPL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SwitzerlandCH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
New ZealandNZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SingaporeSG0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Hong KongHK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South AfricaZA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UkraineUA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KazakhstanKZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndonesiaID0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ThailandTH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MalaysiaMY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PhilippinesPH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
VietnamVN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
United Arab EmiratesAE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Saudi ArabiaSA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IsraelIL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChileCL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ColombiaCO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Costa RicaCR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KuwaitKW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PeruPE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
QatarQA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TaiwanTW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UruguayUY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArmeniaAM0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArgentinaAR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TurkeyTR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PakistanPK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount

United States price history (USD)

Tracked price is stable at Free.

DateCurrent priceOriginal priceDiscountSource
2026-09-24FreeFreeNo discountSteam Store

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