The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of emotional, narrative-focused indie adventures who appreciate poignant animal perspectives and intimate stories of belonging.: It delivers an emotionally vulnerable tale of abandonment, grief, and home seen through the eyes of a displaced pet. Tradeoff: The experience is highly linear and short, with simplistic mini-games and occasionally clumsy control mechanics.
What it does best
A short cat story that lands its heartbreak
What might put you off
Very limited and sometimes clumsy gameplay
The story’s moral and conclusion can feel troubling
The setup
What you are walking into
Copycat is a narrative-driven game that explores loneliness and belonging. It follows the story of Dawn, a hell-no-to-home-brand, pampered indoor cat living her best nine lives - until she becomes the target of an elaborate plan when a jealous stray look-alike steals her place in the home.
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