Hello everyone, this is BaoBaoDing STUDIO — a two-person indie team from Shanghai, formed by a husband and wife duo.
Since our Steam store page went live last month, Cat carried Butterfly has already surpassed 1,000 wishlists! We’re truly grateful for everyone’s attention and support. Many of you have been asking when you can finally play the game, and as we mentioned on Xiaohongshu and in our community chats, Cat carried Butterfly will take part in the Steam Next Fest (October Edition).
Today, we’re happy to announce that the first public demo of Cat carried Butterfly is now available for early download!
Hop aboard the rickshaw and join us on a nostalgic journey through old Shanghai in the Republican era.
We’ve also released the first bilingual trailer (Mandarin & Shanghainese), allowing everyone to experience both the city’s charm and the game’s unique local flavor.
Watch here: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1qC47zcEeZ/
About the Demo
The demo includes the full Prologue “Dream” and Chapter One “Building”, offering around 40 minutes of story-driven gameplay depending on your pace. You’ll play as Lv Ping, the female protagonist, returning to her childhood residence in Luchang Lane, where reality and illusion intertwine, and forgotten childhood friends await.
The entire game features authentic Shanghainese voice acting, performed by local voice artists, recreating the tone and cadence of that era. Combined with our frame-by-frame hand-drawn pixel art, we hope this short experience immerses you in the subtle atmosphere and fleeting beauty of old Shanghai.
This demo is both a milestone of our past year’s work and a chance to hear your honest feedback.
As a small indie team, every comment helps us refine the story and gameplay experience.
If you could share your thoughts after playing — no matter how big or small — it would mean the world to us.
If you enjoy the demo, please add Cat carried Butterfly to your wishlist to receive future updates and release news:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3870140/_/
You can also follow us on Xiaohongshu and Bilibili, where we post regular development updates (and some small community events too!).
Player Group: 830807333
Bilibili: Parker丁
Xiaohongshu: 包包丁STUDIO (小猫版)
Thank you again for taking a moment to notice our little indie game amid the sea of titles out there.
With gratitude,
BaoBaoDing STUDIO