- Patch ver. 1.0.7 - 7 September 2026
Hi everyone!Here’s what’s new in v1.0.7:Autumn leaves on the trees in townOptimised and upgraded low quality settings so it should now look better and run more comfortably on devices like SteamDeck(on low settings).🐞 Bug Reports WelcomeIf you spot anything odd in v1.0.7, feel free to drop in on out discord or post in:👉 Steam Discussions → Bug ReportsI’m checking them.– Ki-nodes Studio
- 🌸 Nekogumi v1.0.6 — Spring Update - 20 March 2026
🌸 Nekogumi v1.0.6 — Spring UpdateSakura Touches & Spring Sale (‑20%)Hi everyone! 💛 There’s something about springtime that just makes you want to settle in, relax with a warm drink, and cocoon for a while. A small seasonal update is here — and Nekogumi is also part of the Steam Spring Sale with 20% off.🌸 Sakura Trees ArriveAfter you’ve progressed a bit in the game, you’ll notice new sakura trees blooming in certain areas — a small seasonal touch to mark the start of spring.✨ Light Visual PolishesA few foliage received minor update to better match the spring atmosphere.💸 Spring Sale –20%Nekogumi is 20% off during the Spring Sale.🐞 Bug Reports WelcomeIf you see anything unusual after the update, feel free to post in: 👉 Steam Discussions → Bug ReportsThank you for supporting indie development — wishing you a gentle spring. 🌸 – Ki‑nodes Studio
- 🧧 Nekogumi v1.0.5 Update - 7 February 2026
🧧 A Lunar New Year Gift & A Quick Look Back at Recent Improvements!Hi everyone! 💛 With Lunar New Year approaching, here’s a small festive update — plus a short recap of the QoL improvements added over the last few versions, for anyone returning or just joining us.Here’s what’s new in v1.0.5:🧧 A Little Red Packet from the DevTo celebrate Lunar New Year, you’ll find a small red packet gift waiting in‑game — a simple blessing of luck and thanks for playing. No time limits, no worries — enjoy it whenever you hop in!👷♀️ Employee “Strike” Issue FixedAfter the last update, a couple of employees were showing “on strike” behaviour. This update should fix that so they return to working normally.✨ A Quick Recap of Recent QoL Updates (1.0.2 → 1.0.4)(Not part of 1.0.5 — just a helpful summary for returning players.)Over the last few updates, several small but meaningful improvements have been a…
- 📢 Nekogumi v1.0.4 Update - 6 February 2026
Thank you again for all your reports, suggestions, and sharp eyes! v1.0.4 is another small but meaningful quality‑of‑life update focused on improving information clarity, especially during quests and daily management.Here’s what’s new in v1.0.4:📝 More Quest Descriptions UpdatedFollowing your feedback, several more quests now have clearer descriptions and step explanations. These revisions aim to reduce confusion, improve onboarding, and help players move through progression more smoothly.If a quest ever feels unclear, please keep letting me know — I’m updating them continuously!👥 Employee Availability & Energy Info Added to Order Menu You can now see employee availability and current energy levels directly from the order menu if you toggle on Easy Mode, but if you want to challenge yourself, you can keep it off.🐞 Bug Reports Welcome!If you spot anything odd after v1.0.4 — UI, quests,…
- 📢 Nekogumi v1.0.3 Update - 4 February 2026
Hi everyone! 💛 Thank you again for all the feedback since launch — every report, screenshot, and “WHY ARE THEY SITTING INSIDE EACH OTHER??” message helps so much. The cats and I have been sweeping up the rough edges from the early game, and v1.0.3 is a tidy little update focused on clarity and smoother gameplay flow.Here’s what’s new in v1.0.3:📝 Quest Description UpdatesSome quests weren’t fully clear about their goals or steps, so several descriptions have now been revised for better guidance. Small wording tweaks, but they should reduce confusion during progression — especially for new players.🚶♀️🚶♂️ Fix for Overlapping CustomersOne of the funniest (and most cursed) bugs reported: customers sitting on each other like a café totem pole.This update improves customer(and employee) logic to reduce overlapping, making the café feel more natural and readable.🧸 Collision Adjustments f…
- 📢 Nekogumi v1.0.2 Update - 3 February 2026
Hi everyone! 💛 Thank you again for all the support since the launch. The cats and I have been collecting reports, feedback, and “uhh why is this customer not leaving??” messages — and we’ve put together a small but helpful follow‑up update to smooth out the early experience.Here’s what’s new in v1.0.2: 🌟 Static Camera Mode Marked as ExperimentalIn v1.0.1, we introduced the new Static Camera / Static Order Mode. Based on your feedback (and some amusing camera behaviour), it is now clearly labeled Experimental in the Options menu. We’ll continue refining it over time.🕒 Closing Time Fix – Automatic Kick-Out TimerSome customers loved Nekogumi so much that they flat-out refused to leave at closing time. Thank you to everyone who reported this!v1.0.2 adds a hard kick‑out timer after closing to ensure the day can properly end without players getting stuck.🧾 End the Day Early (New!)You can…
- Nekogumi – Update v1.0.1 is Live! - 30 January 2026
Hi everyone! 💛 Thank you so much for supporting Nekogumi. Today’s update focuses on camera comfort and early QoL improvements based on some of your feedback.Here’s what’s new in v1.0.1: 🌟 New – Static Order ModeSome players requested a calmer experience, so there's now an optional Static Order Mode:Keeps the camera steady during order-taking and servingRemoves forced angles during table interactionsToggle it anytime in Options By default, the game still uses the original Dynamic Camera for players who enjoy the more animated presentation. Demo Detached From the Main BuildThe old demo was created months before release and no longer represents the current, polished version of Nekogumi.To avoid giving new players an outdated impression, the demo has been unlinked from the main game. Thank you to everyone who played the demo and supported the game early on! 💛🐞 Bug Reports Welcome!If you…
- 🐱Nekogumi is finally out on Steam!🐱 - 28 January 2026
I can’t quite believe this day is actually here. After a long journey spent alongside these cats — with Bruce supervising every step, of course — Nekogumi is officially released on Steam. This is a small, cosy game made with a lot of care (and a lot of design decisions made by Bruce). I hope your time in this little neighbourhood feels warm, calm, and maybe a little whimsical… just like the cats themselves. If you run into any issues, feel free to drop them in the Bug Reports section. I’ll be gathering everything for the first post‑launch patch — and Bruce will try to slap as many bugs as possible, mostly because they annoy him, not because he’s trying to please humans. 🐱✋ 👉 Play Nekogumi on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597890/Nekogumi/ 👉 Join the community https://discord.com/invite/eHXGcuX59f Come share your thoughts about the game — who’s your favourite cat? Maybe I’l…
- Bruce is putting his paws on it 🐾 Nekogumi Launch Date SET!!! - 14 January 2026
Hello human, We’ve got exciting news straight from Bruce’s paw: Nekogumi, our cosy cat café adventure, officially opens on 28 January! 🐱✨Mark your calendars! As promised, Nekogumi would be available in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese at launch.Get ready to play as Bruce and surrounded by his feline friends and enjoy the whimsy fluffiness~ ▶ Watch the YouTube Short 👉 \👉 \ 👉 Join our Discord 👉 Follow us for updates: 🐦 https://x.com/KinodesStudio 🌤️ https://bsky.app/profile/ki-nodes.bsky.social
- Season’s Greetings from Bruce!🐾 - 23 December 2025
Bruce jumps in to wish you a joyful festive season! He’s been prowling behind the scenes and will be arriving in your Steam library sooner than you expect — this quirky cat is just around the corner. We’re currently in the final stretch: most of the content is in place, and we’re vigorously testing and fixing bugs to make sure everything feels just right. Watch Bruce’s festive greeting here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=asbJjJkYSK8 Thank you for your support — exciting times ahead! 👉 \ 👉 \ 👉 \ 👉 https://discord.com/invite/eHXGcuX59f Follow us for more updates: 🐱 https://www.youtube.com/@TheWordyHatter_Ki-nodesStudio 🐦 https://x.com/KinodesStudio 🌤️ https://bsky.app/profile/ki-nodes.bsky.social 👉 https://www.patreon.com/cw/KinodesStudio
- Nekogumi will support multiple languages! 🐾 - 26 November 2025
こんにちは〜！ Nekogumi will support multiple languages! 🐾 Ooo, Bruce is learning Japanese! When Nekogumi launches, you’ll be able to play in English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. Be amazed by his feline linguistic prowess—he’s ready to meow in multiple languages! 🎌🐱 We made a short video to celebrate this announcement: ▶ Watch the YouTube Short 👉 \ 👉 \ 👉 Join our Discord 👉 Follow us for updates: 🐱 https://www.youtube.com/@TheWordyHatter_Ki-nodesStudio 🐦 https://x.com/KinodesStudio 🌤️ https://bsky.app/profile/ki-nodes.bsky.social
- We’re Live at Animal Fest! 🎉 - 11 November 2025
🐾 Nekogumi is joining Animal Fest! 🐾Bruce saw a spotlight and couldn’t resist—so here we are!We’re thrilled to be part of Steam’s Animal Fest. Our demo is live, and we’ll be looping a broadcast throughout the event to show off the latest feline chaos.Got questions? Drop them in the Community Broadcast chat—we might answer… unless the cats are busy poking something. 😼👉 \ 👉 \ 👉 \ 👉 \Follow us for more updates and cat shenanigans: 🐱 🐦 https://x.com/KinodesStudio🌤️ https://bsky.app/profile/ki-nodes.bsky.social Ki-nodes Studio & Bruce
- We’re Live at Next Fest! 🎉 - 14 October 2025
Hey human, Bruce here. We’re officially part of Steam Next Fest!Our demo is live, and we’ll be looping a broadcast throughout the event.Got questions? Drop them in the Community Broadcast chat—we might answer… unless we’re busy poking something. 🐾Also, we’ve revamped our look across Steam with a sleeker, more vector-based style—Bruce’s looking sharper than ever. 👉 Try the demo 👉 Wishlist the game 👉 Say hi in chat 👉Join our new discord server Ki-nodes Studio & Bruce
- Nekogumi Demo v1.06 - 6 October 2025
🛠️ Patch Notes – Demo Update v1.05 & v.1.066th October , 2025🔧 ImprovementsUI Improvement for more consistency in text size in some menusUI Improvement for order menuImprovement on store UX, allowing removal of items at checkoutEnd of demo screen, text formatting issue tweakedAdjusting conversation mode input switch🐞 Bug FixesFixing the issue of not being to progress to the next day at the end of day if player's first attempt at the level failed on future attemptsInfo button in appearance store was only firring once, now fixed💡 Player Tips & FeedbackAdded a barrier at the staircase to the floor above the café, wouldn't want any kittens getting lost in the darkness.If the camera still feels a bit off, try adjusting the camera distance in the settings menu to find what feels best for you.If you have further suggestions or run into issues, we encourage you to use the bug report or feed…
- Nekogumi Demo v1.03 & v1.04 Patch~ - 26 September 2025
🛠️ Patch Notes – Demo Update v1.03 & v1.0426th September , 2025🔧 ImprovementsAdded camera distance adjustment to the options menuEdited demo end screen localization text for clarity across languages🐞 Bug FixesFixing camera system options Remapped and fixed manual buttons in the options menu💡 Player Tips & FeedbackIf the camera still feels a bit off, try adjusting the camera distance in the settings menu to find what feels best for you.If you have further suggestions or run into issues, we encourage you to use the bug report or feedback form—constructive input helps us improve the experience for everyone. We need your input to improve Nekogumi, so we hope to hear from you~💬 Dev NotesHello human~Thanks again for all the feedback—yes, even a single bug report helps! As a solo developer, I read everything and try hard to make this game the best it can be. If you haven’t played the demo…
- Nekogumi Demo v1.02 Patch~ - 11 September 2025
Hello human, Just a quick note to say thank you for wishlisting the game and checking out the demo. It’s been a week since our demo launch, and we’ve made some updates to camera and controls based on early feedback, hopefully things feel a bit…smoother now.As a solo developer, every bit of feedback—yes, even just one bug report—means a lot. I read everything, and I try hard to make this game the best it can be. If you haven’t played the demo yet, now’s a great time. And if you have, thank you for being part of this journey. Your support means the world. And if you enjoyed it, consider leaving a review - it helps more than you know.More updates coming soon!Ki-nodes Studio
- Nekogumi Demo is Live~ - 11 September 2025
The demo for Nekogumi is live with some minor updates!Try on some feline costumes, and walk the streets hum with cozy chaos.🎮 Try the demo now Explore a slice of the game, serve some human customers, and get a feel for the stylized quirkiness we’ve been building.💬 We’d love your feedback Whether you vibe with the cats or have some quirky fun brilliant ideas you want to share, or weird NPC behaviour captured, let us know what you think. Every comment helps shape the full game.🧡 Wishlist the full game If you like what you see, hit that wishlist button—it helps more than you know.🔗 Play the Demo Thanks for checking it out. We hope you enjoy your stay in Nekogumi. It’s quirky. It’s cozy. It’s alive.
- Closing Playtest - Thanks if you're joined~ - 27 August 2025
Hey everyone,Just dropping in with a quick update I’m officially closing the Steam Playtest for Nekogumi. It’s been a quiet journey, and while the feedback was limited, I want to thank those of you who gave it a try. Even if you didn’t leave feedback, I appreciate the time you spent checking it out. This phase was meant to help shape the game, and while it didn’t bring much in terms of insight, it did help me realize what I need to do next. I’ll be moving forward with a demo with some polishing so hopefully more people would get to see/try it. This was my first time using the playtest system, and I’ll admit the setup and timing weren’t ideal. But I guess that’s part of the challenge of being a developer—especially a solo one. Better get used to screaming at a wall and grow thicker skin. Anyway, thanks again to those who showed up. Moving on…Ki-nodes Studio
- Playtest open for signup~ - 13 August 2025
Attention human #playtesters! Playtest is FINALLY ready for signup and will be available shortly. Help us hunt down those annoying bugs and make #Nekogumi better and more cat friendly~ Playtest sign up and Wishlist on steam now~ Been hard at work working out some kinks and it's been challenging as a solo dev, but our feline employees are cooperative, and hope to have you on board~ More paws on those bugs...those bugs...Cheers, Bruce
- Nekogumi: First Look Stream - 4 August 2025
🎥 Welcome to our first (pre-recorded) stream! Join The Wordy Hatter as we showcase the latest state of Nekogumi — our cozy, chaotic, and cat-filled game in development.🐾 We’ll walk you through new features, behind-the-scenes insights, and what’s coming next.🎮 A public playtest is on the horizon, so stay tuned if you want to be among the first to try it out!💬 Follow us for updates, sneak peeks, and cat memes:BlueskyDiscordTwitter/XThanks for being part of our journey — we’re excited to share this with you!If you want to follow The Wordy Hatter :The Wordy Hatter-BlueskyThe Wordy Hatter-TwitterNote that the same prerecorded video will be looping for a couple of hours daily and the remaining time, we'd keep the event open so we can respond to any questions/chat.
