Nekokami: Human Restoration Project Dev Talks Cat-Run Universe in New Interview
The interview provides the first extended look at the creative philosophy behind a notable indie puzzle game that frames a post-human world as a peaceful cat-managed utopia.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Rocket-in-Bottle developer Will discusses the cat tile puzzle game Nekokami: Human Restoration Project, released for PC on April 14. The game is set 1,000 years in the future in a universe managed by cats after human extinction. It features 14 biomes, 35 star systems, and over 60 hours of gameplay. Will cites Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke as influences, and notes the game is 30% off at 1,260 yen until July 10.
Rocket-in-Bottle developer Will sat down with Game Spark to discuss Nekokami: Human Restoration Project, a tile puzzle game released for PC on April 14. The game is set a thousand years in the future, where humans have gone extinct and benevolent cats with ultra-advanced technology manage the Milky Way. Will said the core idea came from wanting to make a god game in a world without humans, combined with a desire to deliver hope and warmth. He cited Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke as major influences, particularly their concept of nature gods. The game includes 14 biomes, 35 star systems, and over 60 hours of content. It is currently available at a 30% discount, priced at 1,260 yen until July 10.
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