KickStarter Space Cats Tactics - turn-based tactical space RPG with cats

Infinitron · Jun 1, 2020

Kickstarter is live: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1480122002/space-cats-tactics/

Created by a solo developer, Space Cats Tactics is a tactical turn-based RPG. a space adventure with inside-ship crew management from games like FTL, combined with grid based fighting from games like XCOM and Divinity Original Sin.

In Space Cats Tactics every encounter has a variety of outcomes and impacts your destiny, choose wisely. You can be a righteous hero or vengeful pirate, use diplomacy or escape gun blazing.

Demo available on Steam:

Wishlist on Steam

Alex - Space Cats Tactics · Jun 1, 2020

Infinitron said:
Kickstarter is live: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1480122002/space-cats-tactics/

Thanks for the mention! ^^

V_K · Jun 1, 2020

Give meownies to our kitty overlords!

Saduj · Jun 1, 2020

Based on pictures like these, I originally thought the cats in this game are actual cats piloting human shaped power suits. Was kind of disappointed to find out that isn't the case and couldn't tell you why....

vonAchdorf · Jun 1, 2020

Decline of space cats:

Saduj said:

Infinitron · Jun 15, 2020

KeighnMcDeath · Sep 26, 2020

I had forgotten about this.

Abu Antar · Nov 1, 2020

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1480122002/space-cats-tactics/posts/3005925

Progress Update #3 - New free demo on steam, new enemy ship, new character

Hello there space pilots!

I am happy to announce that there is a new free live demo on steam!

The demo contains:

A derelict ship you can explore

A distress call from a stranded merchant ship

A space station to trade with and upgrade your ship

A third crew member

An exciting boss fight

It would be a huge help if you could play the demo and send feedback, opinions and suggestions!

It would also be amazing if you could share it with your friends to increase the hype and gain new information about how players play the game!

There is a new ship design currently in progress!

It's a scavenger drone that the talented Melissa Mondeel is creating!

Next step would be to create the 3d model for it and place it in the game

Kiger Neko is doing amazing work by helping doing concept for new characters

Thank you all for you support

Alex Nicola

Infinitron · Dec 7, 2020

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1480122002/space-cats-tactics/posts/3043193

Progress Update #4 - New player ability, new enemy ship concept, new 3d model and more

Hello there space pilots!

This month in addition to working on more plot and levels I have added a new cool ability for the player's ship!

Its an EMP attack that damage the shields of all ships around you (at the cost of half of your own shield)

Can't wait to see how will you use this new weapon!

There is a new ship design currently in progress!

It's a pirate ship that the talented Melissa Mondeel is creating!

Widow

Last month Melissa also turned the concept art of the drone to a really cool 3d model

Concept art

And now in 3D!
In addition Laura Kempff has added new facial expression to a new character!

Which one do you like the most?
Until next time,

Fly safe!

Alex Nicola

mondblut · Dec 7, 2020

Meh. Biped furries. All interest is lost.

Infinitron · Jan 18, 2021

Free prologue:

Infinitron · Jun 29, 2021

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1480122002/space-cats-tactics/posts/3151448

Progress Update #5 - Steam Next Fest, collaboration with more artists

Hello there space pilots!

I am happy to share that Space Cats Tactics demo will participate in the next Steam Next Fest !

It will be a great chance for more players to try out the demo and give their well appreciated feedback

Steam Next Fest
In the last few months the collaborations with different freelancers grew and the game visual style got better thanks to the great artists!

New character in the game!

Lizzy - A badass pirate!

3D work was done by Mikki , Concept by Madelief and 2D avatar by Laura

A new track was composed by Charley

Madelief did you more great Alien ships

Maria is working on new layout for the inside ship! its gonna be so cool!

New pirate ship by Mikki

Enemy ships by Madelief

Kiger is working on new concept for ships

Development is progressing and half of the game is already playable!

Work in progress on the levels map
Until next time,

Alex Nicola

Infinitron · Sep 15, 2021

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1480122002/space-cats-tactics/posts/3151500

Progress Update #6 - Almost ready for Alpha testing, main story completed, more ships and voice acting

Hello there Space Pilots!

I am happy to share that the first alpha version is almost ready to be tested with the eligible backers.

Right now it is being tested with a small group of people and gradually I will add more people into that group to be able to handle all feedback!

All the main story is in the game with voice acted dialog and a first pass on the balance side for loot and enemies.

To spice thing up I added a Tech Tree that allows the player to have even more progression elements (beside equipment, new rooms and room modes)

Another NPC's was designed by Melissa

One of the cat population trying to survive

More characters designed by Laura and Madelief

The leader of the cat enclave

Dal Gabot got some new looks

A new civilian ship was added and designed by Kiger Neko

A civilian ship waiting in line

More ships! This one is by Madelief

Other mercenaries are out there

And also this one

A mobile farm ship

And this really cool scene

Miner

Here is a peek of the voice acting

Until next time,

Alex Nicola

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1480122002/space-cats-tactics/posts/3247800

Progress Update #7 - New Tractor Beam upgrades, Environment WIP showoff and a personal message

Hello there Space Pilots!

This update I wanna show you some cool new features that I added with the tractor beam

The Multi Pull - After you collect enough research points you can upgrade this new tech that allows to you pull multiple loot items at the same time.

The Asteroid Pull - A really advance upgrade for the Tractor Beam allows you to pull asteroids.

Why would you want to do that? have a look:

The Client - The mysterious client who hired you for the smuggling job. Can't wait for you all to learn more about him.

Environment WIP Showoff - Some levels have cosmic anomalies that are there for you to explore.

On a more personal note, these few months have been difficult for me with my personal life due to geographic changes that destabilized my work flow, productivity levels and mental state. This has cost me a few months of delay for the final release and I am now looking at Spring 2022.

You backers are really important to me and you are the reason why I wanna make the best game I can so I am trying to be as transparent as I can. I truly hope for the next few months to be better and more stable so I can get back to the level of productivity to finish the game on time.

Thank you for all the support

Alex Nicola

Infinitron · Nov 2, 2021

A short trailer I made for Twitter's #PitchYaGame:
Hey #PitchYaGame! Introducing Space Cats Tactics!

Infinitron · Jan 26, 2023

Quick demo of new stuff for Space Cats Tactics

Infinitron · May 22, 2023

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1480122002/space-cats-tactics/posts/3718494

Progress Update #9 - Game is under final bug testing rounds

Hello there space pilots!
It has been a while since my last update but I am really excited about what the game has become!
All the content is in and I did lots of polish work to raise the quality level of the game and improve its graphics!

Super proud of how the game turned out to be
On my latest testing round there were 93 bugs/issues and I am happy to share that they are all fixed!

Will they listen?
I need to keep running test rounds and when the number of reported issues will be minimal then I will feel confidant enough to hit the release button.

Final inner ship design. So much Neon lights!
I am also in the process of making a release trailer (with the final release date! wooho) and maybe even a story trailer. Do you think both are needed? Give your answer in the comments.

Pirates!
In my personal life, a few months ago I moved another country (This time to United States) so it creates some logistics that I need to solve with Steam for the release. Lots of challenges, but hey its been 8 years for Space Cats Tactics, whats a few more months?

Love those fancy thrusters!
Thank you so much for your constant support, I hope to bring lots of joy and positivity with my game
Yours
Alex Nicola

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1480122002/space-cats-tactics/posts/3815562

Progress Update #11 - Release trailer and release date - 24th of July

Hello there space pilots!

I am extremely happy(and scared) to announce that this 24th of July, Space Cats Tactics will be released!

Here is a cool trailer to celebrate

Space Cats Tactics - Release Trailer - 24th July 2023

Alright, I am off to make sure no critical bugs are still in the build.

Alex Nicola

Infinitron · Jul 25, 2023

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1480122002/space-cats-tactics/posts/3867596

We did it! wooho! Space Cats Tactics is fully out and available now on Steam!

Hello there Space Pilots!

Space Cats Tactics is finally fully out on Steam!

You were all really amazing to support me on this journey

I am thanking you from the deepest of my heart!

This would not have been possible without you!

I sent a message to each backer with their rewards in the kickstarter system, If there are any problems please contact me here or on Discord!

https://discord.gg/kuJQNEF

Yours

Alex Nicola