Clicker Game 'Alice's Gaze' Blending Puzzles and Idle Battles Gets Steam Demo
The demo introduces a novel idle-game twist where progression pauses unless the player actively watches the screen, a mechanic that could differentiate it in a crowded clicker market.
Reporting from 2 sources: 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer.
Starmoon Cat released a demo version of the clicker idle game 'Alice's Gaze' on Steam on May 26, 2026. The game combines light puzzle-solving with idle combat elements. Players control Alice, a blonde girl in a blue dress who wakes up in darkness with no memory. By clicking to pet a cat that appears, players earn 'Neko Coins.' These coins can be used to purchase items such as a 'right hand' for petting, mice, cat grass, and weapons to strengthen combat abilities. Beyond the starting room lies the 'Abyss,' where auto-battles against enemies take place. Progress in the Abyss gradually fades the darkness in the room. The game also features a unique idle mechanism where industries only operate when 'gazed upon.' Players explore rooms, obtain items, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets hidden in a mansion. The visuals use retro pixel art with a dark fairy-tale aesthetic. The full version's release date has not been announced, but wishlist registration is open on Steam.
Starmoon Cat's 'Alice's Gaze' demo went live on Steam on May 26, 2026, offering a taste of its hybrid clicker-idle gameplay. The narrative begins with Alice, a blonde girl in a blue dress, awakening in a dark room with amnesia. Players click to pet a cat that appears, generating 'Neko Coins' used to buy upgrades like a petting hand, mice, cat grass, and weapons. The 'Abyss' area features auto-battles against enemies, and clearing floors reduces the surrounding darkness. A distinctive idle system requires players to keep their gaze on the screen for industries to operate, adding a layer of active engagement. The game's retro pixel art and dark fairy-tale visuals create a cute yet eerie atmosphere. Players explore rooms, solve puzzles, and gather items to uncover the mansion's secrets. The full version's release date remains unannounced, but the demo is available now on Steam, where wishlist registration is also open.
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