Cat Cafe Manager
Cat Cafe Manager is on sale!
๐ผJune Update: Wildwoud Woods Concept Art + Decorating Your Cafe!
๐ฆWelcome to the Wildwoud Woods!
[p][/p][p]Are you ready to call your fearless feline companion and explore the magical Wildwoud Woods, just outside the city?โจ Who knows, you might just find that rare ingredient youโve been searching for forever, hiding in a berry bush or nestled underneath a mushroom.๐ Our artists are working hard to make this forest feel magical, mystical, and a little mysterious...๐ We're excited to show you some of our latest Wildwoud Woods concept art below! [/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45149257/1d4cb2c5de6cf66df042d3b91a7fb121d7f4a5e0.png"]Wildwoud Woods Concept Art [/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45149257/b3dbf4cfa05582615fbc91b2411884a63fc30317.png"]Concept Art of Props and Details [/p][p][/p]๐งโ๐ณWe're COOKING!
[p][/p][p]As demonstrated above, we've already put a lot of love into the explorable outside world of Cat Cafe Manager 2: Big City Bliss over the last couple of weeks. However, it's also important to give some much-needed attention to the most important place of all: your cat cafe!๐ [/p][p][/p][p]In the next couple of weeks, we'll be focusing our efforts on setting up gameplay for cooking, decorating, taking care of your cats, and serving your customers. Additionally, we'll be working on the cat cafeโs interior, updating the temporary models and visuals we built for the Kickstarter trailer to new assets that will actually be there to play with when the game launches in Early Access. We hope to have more to share about this in the next couple of months! [/p][p][/p]๐ชDecorating Your Cafe
[p]There is something we CAN share with you already, though: a very early version of the cafe decoration tool! In the GIF below, you can see exactly what our programmer Ernst has been working on: [/p]๐คSo... What exactly is happening in the GIF?
[p][/p][p]In the visual, you can see how Ernst opens up the decoration menu. This menu allows him to see all the furniture and decoration pieces he has collected so far. Of course, you'll be able to furnish your cafe with more items than just chairs (unless you want to transform your game into Chair Cafe Manager; we wonโt judge!๐ช๐ช๐ธ). Every item you place in your cafe can be rotated and positioned anywhere you like. [/p][p][/p][p]Weโre obviously still early on in the process, but we can already tell itโs going to be so much fun to decorate your cafe with all assets being fully 3D! Oh, and we also have some neat ideas for how pieces of furniture could interact with each other. ๐ Ernst has also been working on a feature that will let you expand your cafe, allowing you to create new rooms and make your floor plan bigger. That feature still needs a little more time cooking in the oven, though, so weโll save that for another time! [/p][p][/p]๐ชนRoosties at Events
[p]Roost Games is a cooperative that operates on a completely remote basis, so we are always super excited to see each other in person at cool game-related events! ๐ฉโ๐จINDIGO Showcase Rotterdam Lead artist Carmen was invited to talk about the artistic process of developing Cat Cafe Manager 2: Big City Bliss at INDIGO Showcase, a game industry business event in the Netherlands.[/p][p][/p][p]In her presentation, she highlighted the importance of focusing on details to make an in-game world feel truly lived-in and to enhance visual storytelling. Additionally, she shared the creative thought process behind the jump from creating a friendly village to a cosy city. [/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45149257/d18ba214f8fbf3425e33e8dc0a572c4d6070cac1.jpg"][TAG-140]Lead Artist Carmen at INDIGO Showcase[/p][p][/p][p]A MAZE. Berlin[/p][p]Earlier in May, a couple of Roosties met up at A MAZE., a German game event that celebrates alternative and artistic game culture in Berlin. Some of us actually met each other in person for the very first time! Fun stuff! ๐ [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45149257/a4c6d47a4cd9a6a03788820eff2455be12a2b767.jpg"]Mischa, Esmeรฉ, Joni & Irene at A MAZE. [/p][p][/p]๐Indie Games We Love!
[p][/p][p]๐งโโ๏ธWe're super proud to announce that our very own Mischa is releasing his game Become the Moon on June 19th! Draft cards, collect relics, and cast magical spells to create game-breaking combos with a team of oddballs and misfits. Check it out here and wishlist this awesome deckbuilding auto battler right away so you get notified at launch!๐ [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p] ๐ฆAdditionally, our friends at Happy Broccoli Games just released their charming no-murder mystery Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping, on Steam! Inspect evidence, draw your conclusions, and quack the case in this funny and creative duck adventure! [/p][p][/p][p] [/p]๐Let's Connect!
[p][/p][p]We hope you enjoyed reading about all the things we've been working on over the past month! Thank you SO MUCH for your ongoing support, and we hope to see you again in the next update. Until then, feel free to connect with us on social media (links below!). And if you haven't done so already, we'd super appreciate it if you could wishlist CCM2! [/p][p][/p][p] And last but most definitely not least: We want to take this moment to wish all you beautiful queer people out there a [/p][p][/p][p]โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐ PURRFECT PRIDE MONTH! โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐[/p][p][/p][p]๐ณ๏ธโ๐We love and see you!๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ[/p][p][/p][p]Let's talk soon!๐ฝ[/p][p]- Claire & Irene from Roost Games ๐ชบ[/p][p][/p][p]Connect with us:[/p][p]๐Discord[/p][p]๐BlueSky[/p][p]โค๏ธInstagram [/p][p]๐งกReddit[/p][p]๐TikTok[/p] Cat Cafe Manager is on sale!
If you were thinking about getting the game, now is a great time to do so as we are part of the indie.io Publisher Sale! Catch the game on sale from April 11th through April 25th.
Check out other great indies on sale during the indie.io Publisher Sale to add them to your collection.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1354830/Cat_Cafe_Manager/
A new season, a new deal!
If you were thinking about getting the game, now is a great time to do so as we are part of the Steam Spring Sale! Catch the game on sale from March 13th through the 20th.
Make sure to check out other great indie games on sale during the Spring Sale to add them to your collection.
Celebrate the season with a great deal!
If you were thinking about getting the game, now is a great time to do so as we are part of the Steam Winter Sale! Catch the game on sale from December 19th until January 2nd.
Make sure to check out other great indie games on sale during the Winter Sale to add them to your collection.
October News : Wrapping up the Kickstarter... Back to development!
Weโre back from vacation, bursting with energy, and excited to start sending out Kickstarter rewards and continue working on Cat Cafe Manager 2! โจ
On Kickstarter, we managed to collect a whopping 88,957 EUR from 2,063 backers - thank you all SO SO much! With this money, we won't just be able to create the game of our dreams; we will also be in the position to add the following Stretch Goals: Customizing your cafeโs outside, Cat Connections, Romanceable NPCs, and Kittens! ๐ป
We also managed to unlock two extra hearts of the Community Goals with more than 2,000 Kickstarter backers and 400 TikTok followers, which means, weโve unlocked the adorable ๐ Banana cat hat!!
Update on CCM2 Development:
Hi, a quick word from game designer Rick here! We spent the last couple of months fully focused on the Kickstarter campaign, making sure we could show you just how pretty the game is going to look. However, that also means it's been a while since we actually worked on its gameplay, which will be our main focus in the months to come! Programmer Ernst and I will be diving back into Unity, the engine we use to build our game in. Time to fire those game development ovens back up! ๐งโ๐ณ๐ฅ
Ernst will focus his efforts on enhancing our development toolset, which will allow us to build the game more quickly and smoothly in the future. Rick will be planning the order of all gameplay elements so we can decide which ones should be built first. It's safe to say that these are super exciting times on the game development front! ๐
We will be back next month with more updates about the development of Cat Cafe Manager 2!
Donโt hesitate to reach out to us on from 2,063 backers - thank you all SO SO much! With this money, we won't just be able to create the game of our dreams; we will also be in the position to add the following Stretch Goals: Customizing your cafeโs outside, Cat Connections, Romanceable NPCs, and Kittens! ๐ป
We also managed to unlock two extra hearts of the Community Goals with more than 2,000 Kickstarter backers and 400 TikTok followers, which means, weโve unlocked the adorable ๐ Banana cat hat!!
Update on CCM2 Development:
Hi, a quick word from game designer Rick here! We spent the last couple of months fully focused on the Kickstarter campaign, making sure we could show you just how pretty the game is going to look. However, that also means it's been a while since we actually worked on its gameplay, which will be our main focus in the months to come! Programmer Ernst and I will be diving back into Unity, the engine we use to build our game in. Time to fire those game development ovens back up! ๐งโ๐ณ๐ฅ
Ernst will focus his efforts on enhancing our development toolset, which will allow us to build the game more quickly and smoothly in the future. Rick will be planning the order of all gameplay elements so we can decide which ones should be built first. It's safe to say that these are super exciting times on the game development front! ๐
We will be back next month with more updates about the development of Cat Cafe Manager 2!
Donโt hesitate to reach out to us on Discord, , Reddit, , Twitter, , TikTok[TAG-70] or or Instagram if you have any questions about the survey or anything else! Thank you so much!
For now, we want to wish you a very spooky Halloween from Finley, Boo-Berry and everyone at Roost Games!! ๐งโโ๏ธ
- Irene & Claire
๐ Last few hours of the Kickstarter! Next Stretch Goal: ๐ปKittens!
- โฌ50K unlocked: ๐ช Cafe Outside Customization
- โฌ60K unlocked: ๐ฑ Cat Connections
- โฌ70K unlocked: ๐ Romanceable NPCs
This means that a bunch of characters will become romanceable! Get ready for gift-giving, cute dates, and unique story content for each romanceable NPC! ๐ ๐ฅฐ
If we meet the next stretch goal at โฌ80k (88,205 USD) we will include... Kittens in the game! ๐ป
๐ These tiny furballs require a little more care than your average feline... but aren't they CUTE?
๐ช Kittens start off with lower stats than most cats, but can become very good little kittens if you spend the time & resources to nurture them.
๐ If certain specific cats get close... your cat cafe might be blessed with a new kitten soon! Be sure to take good care of the parents, too!
We also wanted to share some details about the ๐๐ป Adopting stray cats mechanic!
๐งญ Finding a stray cat for the first time will add it to your ๐ Cat-o-Dex.
Different strays will appear in different places. If you forget where you found one, you can easily check your Cat-o-Dex!
๐ฆ๏ธ Some strays will only appear under certain conditions, such as a specific time of day or weather. But don't worry, kind folks in town might give you hints on how to find rare stray cats!
Once you find a stray, you can approach them and start a ๐๐ป Stray Encounter!
These are turn-based encounters where each turn, you decide how to approach the stray. Try to win their Trust without startling them!
โ Petting a stray cat is a great way to earn lots of Trust, but it may cause them to get skittish and run away!
๐ฅซ Most cats can't resist the allure of cat food. If they look ready to run, lure them back in with their favorite treat.
๐ฑ Some of your Cat Companions can also help! Having them cuddle and play with the stray can put the them at ease and win their Trust!
For this mechanic, we got inspired by the Pokรฉmon safari zone and other pacifist turn-based RPGs. I hope you look forward to finding all the stray cats and winning their trust!
Here's a sneak peek of the Wallpapers that backers of the ๐COOL CAT tier or above will receive in a few weeks! They will be available in different sizes so you can use them for different screen types and devices! ๐
Finally, we're currently running a new pet contest on X/Twitter and on Discord! We will add one lucky pet to the game, in one way or another. To participate, you can send us your pet picture(s) on this X/Twitter thread or on Discord. We will pick the winner this weekend!
We will be back with another update soon after the campaign is done, to let you know how much we were able to raise, and what the next steps of development will be.
If you want to keep an eye yourself to see if we reach the Kittens stretch goal, you can head directly over to our Kickstarter page.
THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE!!
Until then! <3
- Irene and the team at Roost Games
๐ Final 5 Days of the Kickstarter! Next Stretch Goal: ๐ Romanceable NPCs!
This also means we've already unlocked 2 ๐ฉStretch Goals:
- โฌ50K : ๐ช Cafe Outside Customization
- โฌ60K : ๐ฑ Cat Connections
๐ฉ๐ช Cafe Outside Customization
With this feature you won't just get to decorate the inside of your cafe, but also customize your cat cafe's outside: colors, decorations, windows, plants, signage, and furniture!
๐ฉ๐ฑ Cat Connections
Cat Connections will see cats in your cafe build connections as they spend time together!
Most connections are positive, like ๐Lovecats, ๐Best Buds, or ๐ฒPlaymates.
Some connections are troublesome, like ๐ฅRivals, ๐ฟEnemies, or ๐ผBully!
Next Stretch Goal: ๐Romanceable NPCs!
The next ๐ฉStretch Goal is set at โฌ70K: ๐Romanceable NPCs!
We're massive fans of games that include dating and romance mechanics, and we adore the idea of including Romanceable NPCs in Cat Cafe Manager 2!
- ๐ Give gifts to friends to grow closer! Better find out their favorite gifts!
- ๐ณ Unique events trigger when your relationship deepens. If you get close enough, you'll be able to ask to turn your friendship into a romantic relationship.
- ๐จโโค๏ธโ๐จ Go on cute dates, and bring a cat or two!
We hope you're as excited as we are! I'm ready to give Arwel a Pretty Girl Guncat plastic kit for his birthday! I bet he won't be weird about it, at all!
๐ฝ Look at some other neat things we've shared over on the Kickstarter?
๐ A peek at character customization!
๐ฐ A look at some of the food you can prepare!
๐ง๐ฝโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป Introducing new characters and returning faces
If you're already supporting the Kickstarter, a massive THANK YOU from myself and everyone on the Roost Games team. If you're not, why not take a peek at the Kickstarter page, see if there's any reward level that fits, and consider helping us expand the game with new features in the Stretch Goals, like ๐Romanceable NPCs?
Either way, thanks SO much for looking at our little cat game!
- Rick (and all of Roost Games)
โจ CAT CAFE MANAGER 2 FUNDING GOAL MET!! Free gift for all backers!
๐ We've successfully reached the 40,000 funding goal on the Kickstarter!
๐ As a THANK YOU gift, every single backer will get a FREE ๐ digital art book added to their Reward!
๐ The digital artbook will feature behind-the-scenes concept art, beautiful high-res art from the game, and juicy nuggets of lore on the world of Cat Cafe Manager 2!
Q: Do I need to change anything about my pledge to receive the Digital Artbook?
A: No. Every single backer, no matter their Pledge Tier, will receive the Digital Artbook.
Q: When will I receive the Digital Artbook?
A: The digital artbook will be delivered around the same time as the Early Access Launch, mid-2026.
To get the free Digital Artbook, back now on Kickstarter!
๐ฉ First Stretch Goal: ๐ช Cafe Outside Customization
Now that we've reached the funding goal, it's time to start getting ๐ฉStretch Goals!
For those that don't know, Stretch Goals are additional funding goals that, if reached, allow us to add new features and content to the game!
The first Stretch Goal is ๐ชCafe Outside Customization, which will be added to the game if the campaign reaches โฌ50,000.
๐ช๐ ๏ธ Cafe Outside Customization will allow you to change the colors, walls, signage, windows, plants and furniture outside your cat cafe! We're excited to give you even more ways to build your dream cat cafe!
Some of our indie dev friends are also running campaigns on Kickstarter! We'd really love it if you checked them out!
Outbound for camper-van coziness, Bora for Ghibli Zelda-vibes, The Witch's Bakery to run a bakery in Paris, Nif Nif for pacifist deck-building, Altered Alma for metroidvania cyberpunk RPG, and Bitter Silver for a cool Cowboy Bebop like visual novel. Thanks!
And that's the end of this momentous update!
If you are a backer, I want to thank you from the very bottom of my heart.
When we started working on the original Cat Cafe Manager, I never in my wildest expectations would imagine we'd one day make a sequel, let alone that the game's fans would help fund its development directly. It's so amazing to me, still. Thank you, really.
If you're not a backer yet, right now is a great time to jump aboard!
Let's go get some stretch goals and make the game even bigger, better, and fluffier!!
- Rick (and all of Roost Games!)
A Mini-Update to celebrate the Cat Cafe Manager 2 Kickstarter!
We've just launched the Kickstarter campaign to help fund Cat Cafe Manager 2's development, and we couldn't be more excited!! โค๏ธIt would help us a lot if you could back the campaign as soon as you can, as the first hours are the most important! Thanks so much!!โค๏ธ
To celebrate, we're launching a little mini-update for Cat Cafe Manager 1!
Introducing: Faeline Lore!
This old repository of ancient lore will significantly raise your cafe's Book Score, which I know has been a tough stat to boost up 'till now! You can purchase Faeline Lore at the Decoration section of the Furniture Shop! It's not exactly cheap, but definitely worth it!
But what is a Faeline, exactly? In short, they're adorable little feline faeries. They haven't been seen by humans in many years, but cats see and interact with them all the time. Faeline will also feature prominently in the sequel, Cat Cafe Manager 2! Check out the Kickstarter page for more details!
Finally, I want to give a massive thank you to you, the players of Cat Cafe Manager 1!
Without you playing and supporting the game, we never could have started production on a sequel. We're dedicated to make it bigger, better and fluffier without losing the cozy cafe experience you've come to love! โค๏ธ
Again, please take a look at the Kickstarter, and if you can, help support the development of Cat Cafe Manager 2 by backing.
Thanks so much!
- Rick (and all of Roost Games