Were excited to announce that The King Cat Clicker is coming to Linux! Heres the full list of improvements in version 1.2.0 compared to 1.1.0: NEW FEATURES

• Linux Support
• Loading Bar Added
• Reduced Required Game Size
• Game now Launches in the Steam User's Selected Language
• Improved Cloud Save Functionality

BUG FIXES

• Translation Errors Fixed
• Improved Critics Luck Functionality
• Fixed Visual Item Display Issues

[ 2024-11-23 20:08:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

The King Cat Clicker Demo will be removed on November 30, 2024, we are approaching the official launch date which will be in January, 2025, so we decided to remove the Demo version from the Store. Enjoy of the Demo until the end of November!

[ 2024-11-07 11:37:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

• The save file is now encrypted
• Welcome Message

[ 2024-11-07 10:00:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Changed the Game format, From Nwjs to WebView2
• Total game size from 200mb to less than 20mb
• When you open the game for the first time, it will start in your Steam language.
• Discord button now uses Steam Overlay
• Now the game saves in the Documents folder and uses only one lightweight file, drastic improvement in the use of the Steam Cloud

[ 2024-11-06 14:15:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Added a loading bar

[ 2024-11-04 14:22:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Critical is now being correctly applied.
• The Beach map was still hidden after being unlocked.

[ 2024-10-27 00:02:04 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Changed the translation of "SHOP" to Turkish and Greek

[ 2024-10-25 14:11:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

The game has been completely remade to support future improvements. Major Update

• New Menu and GUI
• Visual Changes (Coins, Gems, Prestige...)
• A New Hat (Emperor)
• Two New Skins ( Siamese, Gray)
• Some life improvements...

We will start looking for people to test new versions of our games and the easiest place to find these people is on our discord, go there if you are interested in joining our team

[ 2024-10-23 14:22:43 CET ] [ Original post ]

About the Giveaway

The Prize: Free KEY for The King Cat Clicker Draw Date: October 31st

How to Participate

It's very simple and quick, follow the steps:

Instagram

[olist]

Follow our profile on Instagram: Ginger Cat Studios - Instagram

Like on the giveaway post and comment with the name of your favorite Halloween/horror movie [/olist]

Discord

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Join our discord server: Ginger Cat Studios - Discord

Open the Giveaways channel

React with Pumpkin Emoji in the Comment about the event. [/olist]

Rules and Information

• The giveaway will take place on October 31st. After this date, no new participants will be accepted.
• Winners will be contacted through the platform they entered on. If a winner doesn't claim their prize within 10 days, a new winner will be drawn.
• In total, well be giving away 3 keys on Instagram and 1 on Discord.
• Keys give access to the full game and can be activated immediately, but the game will only be playable on the release date.

[ 2024-10-07 00:55:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

Developer Notes

Wow, weve reached the 10th edition of the Weekly News! When I started, I wasnt sure if I would keep going, but Ive really enjoyed this format, and I hope you have too. Lets light a candle to celebrate this moment.

Website

Im excited to share that we now have a website with a professional email address. Check it out: Ginger Cat Studios You can now also contact us via email: contact@gingercatstudios.com.br

Discord

I've also created a Discord server for the community! Feel free to join and interact. The goal is to promote new games and updates, but there are many channels for simply chatting about various topics: Discord

The King Cat Clicker

After Steam Next Fest (October 1421), I plan to keep the Demo up for a while longer before removing it from the store. I will let you know before doing so, but I recommend playing the Demo if you havent yet, as it will only be on Steam for a limited time. After Next Fest, I expect to receive more feedback and wishlists, which will help shape the changes and improvements I plan to make before the game's release. I aim to adjust some game structures and add an intro, just like in the next game Im working on. I believe everyone enjoys logos with some sound before a game starts!

The Next Game...

Ive improved how sound works and started adding background sounds and music to the matches. Were close to finishing the first character, and once thats done, creating the others will be quicker. I think youll really like how they look!

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!

[ 2024-09-28 05:39:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

Community Discord

We recently created a discord to chat about any topic as well as our games and new announcements. It would be great to see you there :) Access: Ginger Cat Studios Discord

[ 2024-09-27 14:44:48 CET ] [ Original post ]

Developer Notes

GDWC Participation

Im excited to announce that The King Cat Clicker will be participating in the Winter GDWC (Game Development World Championship) under the Best Indie category. While winning an award might be a long shot, just being part of such a major event with my very first game is already a huge accomplishment for me. Thank you for your support!

Steam Next Fest

Steam has unveiled the interface for the upcoming Steam Next Fest, which will take place from October 14th to 21st. Naturally, I couldnt wait to check it out, and Im thrilled to see The King Cat Clicker featured in the Adventure/Point and Click category! This event is a fantastic opportunity to grow our Wishlist numbers, and with your help, were close to hitting the 200 milestone. Thank you for being part of this journey!

Auto Clicker Feedback

A lot of the feedback I've received has been about the use of Scripts or AutoClickers. I see The King Cat Clicker as a casual, fun game where players can enjoy the adorable cats while exploring different visuals and maps. However, I understand that players will always find their own correct way to play, even if that includes using external tools like AutoClickers. As a developer, its my responsibility to ensure the game works as smoothly as possible. Ive tested some of these external scripts and managed to identify and fix some achievement issues and FPS drops you reported. However, I can't guarantee flawless performance with external programs, as they vary greatly in functionality. For the best experience, I recommend playing The King Cat Clicker as it was designedwithout external tools. But, of course, its entirely up to you. I create, you play :)

A Glimpse Into the Next Game

As for my next project Ive already completed the settings menu, and Im in the process of negotiating the character art and environment design. This game will be my big bet, and Im investing a lot to make it special. And yes, Ill continue my tradition of translating the game into all 29 supported Steam languages because I dont want anyone left out!

Twitter/X

I wasn't planning on discussing this again, but this week, it seemed like Twitter/X had returnedat least thats what I thought. I even considered announcing that Id resume posting there, but it was short-lived. Access to the platform is no longer available in Brazil. So, if you saw my posts earlier this week and were planning to follow Ginger Cat Studios on Twitter, I regret to inform you that there will be no further updates there. However, Ill continue to stay active on Instagram. If Twitter/X becomes accessible again, Ill announce it here and on other platforms as well.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!

[ 2024-09-22 20:44:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

Developer Notes

Wishlists

Thank you for helping me reach the milestone of 180 Wishlists! My goal is to reach at least 1,000 by the launch date. Ive created a chart showing the proportion of Wishlists by country and posted it on Instagram. If you enjoy seeing numbers in visual form like I do , check it out here: Proportion of Wishlists

• 40.4% - Brazil
• 11.8% - USA
• 9.6% - Japan
• 7.3% - Russia
• 3.9% - Germany
• 27% - Other Countries

I'm really happy with the high number of Brazilians. I know that most of them are friends and colleagues who may not buy the game but still wanted to show their support, and I really appreciate that. But I'm even more excited to see the number of wishlists from other countries, as it shows genuine interest in purchasing the game. I think a big part of this is due to my decision to translate the game into all Steam-supported languages. I promise to continue translating into all 29 languages, because it makes me happy to see people from countries that rarely receive translations adding my games to their wishlists. Im thankful to all the countries that have added the game to their wishlist, but I would like to give a special shout-out to Japan, which is growing rapidly in the number of wishlists. I believe the Japanese people really love cats. :)

Roguelites

Last Sunday, I challenged myself to create a survival roguelite in less than one day to test some mechanics for a future game. Afterward, I made a few small improvements and decided to release it for free because I thought it was interesting. Its just a quick and free game, and I wont be working on it anymore. You can play it for free on Itch.io: Generic Rogue-Survivor Game

Next Game

One of my original game ideas was to create a roguelite similar to Vampire Survivors and Brotato, but I didnt feel ready for that, and I wanted my first experience publishing on Steam to be a smaller project. The learning process has been incredibly valuable. Ive learned a lot about what to avoid and how to improve while working on The King Cat Clicker. These lessons will definitely help me create a truly great game in the future. Ill still be working on The King Cat Clicker, but I have to be realistic. I only started learning Construct3 in July, and after just two weeks, I was already publishing my first game. I believe my dedication has allowed me to make incredible progress, but a game made in just one month, even with a lot of effort, may not be enough to change my life. I hope Im wrong and that The King Cat Clicker sells very well. If that happens, Ill gladly invest in adding more content and frequent updates. Otherwise, Ill make quality-of-life improvements and focus on the next projectalways bigger and better!

Social Media

Steam recently added more social media options, which you can see at the end of this post. Therefore, I will be removing this section from future Weekly News. Id just like to mention again that Twitter/X has been banned in Brazil, so I wont be active there anymore. My suggestion is to follow my work on Instagram.

I wish you, dear reader, a great week.

[ 2024-09-14 17:54:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

Developer Notes

Reviews

I would like to initially thank everyone who has shown interest in our game, I've been checking the wishlist number every day, and now it's growing every day, thank you very much! The game received more reviews from curators this week and some have suggested improvements. I appreciate your opinions, I'm taking note of them for a possible update.

Gameplay

One of the curators published a 1-hour gameplay video on his channel, check it out: [previewyoutube=37JAmp8y2zE;full][/previewyoutube] If you have a video on YouTube playing any of our games, please get in touch, we will add it to our YouTube playlist and probably promote your content.

Twitter Banned

As I mentioned in the last Weekly News, Twitter/X has been banned in Brazil, I will no longer be responding or interacting there, I will now be more active on Instagram, at the end of this post you can check out our social networks and continue following our work.

DevBlog

I enjoyed creating the "Weekly News", I will continue to update you weekly as a blog, but as the game is complete, the list of updates will no longer be here, now with each game update I will publish an announcement only about the update and what is new.

[ 2024-09-06 17:54:17 CET ] [ Original post ]

Weekly News #6

If you're just interested in the updates, a quick list of changes is at the bottom of the page

Developer Notes

This has been an interesting week... I finished the final version of the game and I've already started sending hundreds of emails to content creators, curators, streamers and luckily so far one has decided to create a video about the game, you can check it out on YouTube: [previewyoutube=JQkDLIjsWxY;full][/previewyoutube] I would like to thank the curators who have already added reviews to the game, and especially those who gave me feedback on improvements and corrections. I have already made some of them and am checking the rest. This week we had an interesting increase in the wishlist, I confess that I was sad because the amount remained the same for days and even weeks, but this week we had an increase of 5-10 per day, I thank everyone who added the game to the wishlist. I would also like to thank you for your engagement on Twitter/X, I feel like we are getting better reach, but I would like to let you know that it is possible that we will no longer be using Twitter/X as there is a high chance that it will be banned in my country.

Updates

30 achievements have been added to the game and are now working, I hope you enjoy unlocking them. The Traditional Chinese flag has been changed in both the final version of the game and the Demo version. I apologize for any misunderstanding this may have caused.

Change List

• Achievements
• Traditional Chinese Flag

[ 2024-08-31 17:05:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

Weekly News #5

If you're just interested in the updates, a quick list of changes is at the bottom of the page

Developer Notes

We have reached the end of another week and with it some news. I made changes to the game covers, I believe they are much better now. I started sending emails to YouTubers and content creators about the game, I appreciate the positive feedback from some, it encourages me to continue. Steam has confirmed the participation of The King Cat Clicker in the Steam Next Fest, I'm happy with this news, I believe it will be crucial for the promotion of the game. I will stop sending emails and focus on finishing the game. Once it is ready, I will be able to focus solely on promoting it, and I could start sending early access keys to content creators. I believe this will be the little push the game needs to grow.

Updates

The game is close to being finished, this week I finished the chest and rebirth system, now it is possible to buy and equip all the items in the chest, even those that use Gems from the Rebirth System, I will now analyze the game balance, so that the price of the items and the time to get each one are pleasant. I finished all the background maps for the game, you can see that the prints in the Steam store are already different and with some new maps. I believe that next week I will be able to finish the game, for now I need to create the volume bar and correct the item prices, after that I will probably just be testing and polishing the game, without making any new additions.

Change List

• New Maps
• Rebirth System
• "Skin Shop" (Chest)

[ 2024-08-24 20:30:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

Weekly News #4

If you're just interested in the updates, a quick list of changes is at the bottom of the page

Developer Notes

Greetings my friends, This week I updated the Demo version, containing some improvements that will be present in the final version. I believe that this version is more interesting because I do not intend to change it anymore. I will now be working on the release version. I made some changes to the game page description, including the short description and changes to the wishlist gif, in order to comply with the rule changes established on Steam for next month. I believe that I will still make some improvements to the description as well as the prints and trailer, so that they are more interesting and similar to the final version of the game, but I hope to have the final version ready before putting too much effort into it. I'm also creating a press kit, which I plan to use when I start sending emails to streamers, YouTubers and journalists. If you're planning to talk about this game, I suggest you contact us via email to request these promotional materials.

Updates

As mentioned, changes were made to the game and I decided to make them public in the Demo version. Some adjustments made in this version were to the way the game's critical hit chance works, now it is happening much better. A button has been created within the settings menu so that it is possible to return the game to its original version, in case you want to create some content about the game, check which are the best upgrades, challenge yourself or just start all over again... this button will be interesting for you. Some changes to the sound level have been made, As mentioned in Weekly News #3, I made changes to the way things are saved, I believe the game is more fluid and allows future changes without losing save, not everything is being saved in this new way, but what was important for the Demo has already been changed, for the final version I will be giving more rigorous attention to this function. I also checked the game translations, some were not appearing correctly due to the way the texts in the game appear, some translations needed more space or small changes and have already been fixed, the biggest problems were in the Chinese, Korean and Thai translations but they have also been fixed, I hope all the texts are now correctly readable. It is not included in the Demo version, but the problem of the rat making the sound several times with each click has been fixed. I'm currently working on the rebirth system and the store items that will be purchased using Gems, I'll also be working on adding a volume bar to the menu. All these changes that I will be making now will be available in the Closed Beta until the game is released. If you are interested in participating in these tests or playing each update, please contact us via email.

Change List

• Demo Version Update
• Sound Improvements
• Translation Improvements
• Luck Calculation Revised

[ 2024-08-18 20:15:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

Demo Version Update

We are proud to announce a new update to the Demo version, we believe these are important improvements and will bring us closer to the final version of the game. Play and share your experience, we will be happy to hear your opinion.

[ 2024-08-16 18:02:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

Weekly News #3

If you're just interested in the updates, a quick list of changes is at the bottom of the page

Developer Notes

I would like to first thank everyone who played the Demo version and added it to the wishlist. We have reached the mark of more than 250 players (counting only those who downloaded and started the game), and over 80 wishlist additions. I'm working on some improvements that I intend to put in an update of the Demo Version, my idea was not to modify the Demo Version until the game's release, but I believe that they are important corrections and that they will bring it closer to the quality that I hope to present in the Release Version. Some Banners and Capsules on the game's Steam page had their art updated, I believe they have a better look now, but I would like to know your opinion. The next Demo Version will feature all the updates described below.

Updates

I've been working on ways to make the upgrades in the store more interesting, so I decided to create 12 color variations for each kitten in the upgrade store. Previously, there were only 3 or 4 colors depending on the upgrade and they would alternate with each new upgrade purchased. I changed this system so that every X levels the cat's color changes, starting with the color White and reaching the color Orange at the maximum level. With this, some balancing adjustments were made. Previously, only upgrades that had some relation to time or percentage of chances had a maximum level. Now, all of them have a maximum level. Some upgrades, such as the amount of coins earned per click, which logically should not have a maximum level, will have their "progress" related to the previously mentioned rebirth system. The idea is that it is even difficult to reach the maximum level in certain upgrades. If you do, you will be able to go further in your earnings using the items acquired with the rebirth system. I believe this is a good way to encourage and make the use of this system something fun and not something you intend to avoid. I created customizations for the drum, following the same logic as the kitten's colors, but here there will be more than 20 color variations. Some improvements I made to the store interface were also the texts that inform what that upgrade does. Previously, all the texts were described below the item in the store, but I felt that they were visually polluting the player's screen. Now these texts will only appear when the player passes the mouse over that item, while the others will remain invisible. Also in the store improvements, now the player knows what the next color of the kitten or drum will be when acquiring the upgrade, for example when reaching level 4 in Earnings per Click, the kitten will remain white, but inside the store it will be gray, indicating that in the next level this will be the color of the kitten. I'm also working on the Luck/Critical calculation, because the way it works today is extremely difficult to happen even when reaching the maximum level. I am also checking the way the game is saved because I currently need to change the save location to introduce changes to the game's scenario, which may cause some players to lose their progress. I intend to make this improvement in the Demo Version. I will also be adding a Reset Game button, unlike the rebirth system where you are rewarded for starting the game again, this button will only be for players who want to "delete" their progress, I believe it is something interesting for Content Creators or people who want to challenge themselves or really start everything from the beginning, use this button carefully as there will be no going back.

Change List

• Store Interface Improvements
• Kitten Color Variations
• Drum Color Variations
• Game Save Improvements
• Balancing/Adjustments to Upgrades
• Improved Luck/Critical Calculation
• Reset Progress Button

They will be in the next update of the Demo version

[ 2024-08-12 15:27:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

Weekly News #2

If you're just interested in the updates, a quick list of changes is at the bottom of the page

Developer Notes

We are now in the second week since the game was officially announced, and it is with great pleasure that I announce that the Demo version is now live. Play, try, and test The King Cat Clicker, any opinion you have about improvements or what you expect in the final version of the game, I will be very happy to hear it, just get in touch on any of our social networks below I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Milanote team for giving me additional credits in their tool. I use it as a way to organize my tasks for the development of the game. I cannot afford the Premium version, and the free version has a limit of 100 items. However, by contacting support, they allowed me to use up to 600 items... so thank you very much!!

Updates

As mentioned in the last Weekly News, I changed the upgrade shop system and created a system to purchase Skins. This way you can be playing with your favorite cat, using the hat you like the most and on the map you like the most. Previously, changes to hats, cats and maps were tied to the level of certain upgrades. When you level up these items, you will still see changes in the game's scenario, being replaced by kittens. The hats, cats and maps will now be in another layout similar to the store, which we will call Chest, inside the chest you will be able to buy and equip your desired map, cat, and hat, this system is already available in the Demo version The idea would be to use coins to acquire these customizable items, and certain items will be acquired using Gems, which you will acquire in the new system that I am implementing, which we will currently call Rebirth, you will sacrifice your upgrades and coins in exchange for a quantity of gems, I am thinking of making the items acquired with gems more special because they will give advantages to the player, such as bonuses in earning coins. I finished the version of the settings menu, containing the 27 base languages and options for Window Mode and Disabling the game's music. I have currently added 2 languages to the game, namely Portuguese from Portugal and Spanish from Latin America, as well as adding the option to disable sound effects. I also adjusted the volume of certain sound effects after receiving negative feedback regarding the volume of coins. These last items were not implemented in the current Demo version, but I plan to put them in soon so that the Demo version has a better experience. My idea is to have a great Demo for the Steam Next Fest. I made improvements to the scale of some Sprites, which drastically reduced RAM consumption, I believe the game is quite light now. As mentioned, the Demo version is now available for download on Steam, I also published a version on Itchio, but it will no longer be updated, the ideal is to play the Steam version, the Demo version on Itchio will only be for promoting the game.

Change List

• Demo Version Now Available
• Configuration menu with 27 languages and some options
• Optimization and Polishing Improvements
• Customization and Skins System
• 2 new languages and option to disable sound effects

[ 2024-08-04 21:07:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

We are pleased to announce the Demo version of The King Cat Clicker

There are still many improvements and content to be introduced in the final version of the game, but this Demo version already allows for greater feedback collection and I encourage you to participate in these tests and give your opinion on the current state of the game. The Demo version already has all 27 promised languages.

[ 2024-08-04 08:00:51 CET ] [ Original post ]