Cat And Fox Studios: An Indie Dev’s Journey…

Dr. Fox

Welcome to Cat And Fox Studios — the behind-the-scenes podcast of one indie developer’s creative journey. Hosted by Dr. Fox, this show pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build indie games, AI-powered characters, VTuber systems, and a whole creative brand from the ground up. Season One is an eight-episode documentary series following the development process in real time — the wins, the bugs, the breakthroughs and the late nights. After Season One wraps, the show continues monthly with updates, deep dives and conversations about the indie dev life…

Episodes

  1. Apr 12

    vblog 10: Cat And Fox Studios April Monthly Update | LLC Official, New Apps, AI Companions & More

    It's our monthly update and we have A LOT to cover! LLC officially filed, server live, a ton of new apps and tools built, honest talk about AI companions, house build progress, and a heads up about an upcoming break.Thank you all for being part of this journey. We're still here. Still building. 🌙🦊📺 Watch Dr. Fox 2.0 — Search "Dr. Fox 2.0" on YouTube🎙️ Podcast — Search "Dr. Fox 2.0" on Spotify & Apple🎮 Games — catandfoxstudios.itch.io📺 Twitch — twitch.tv/LunarFoxVibes🌐 Website — catandfoxstudios.com☕ Support — buymeacoffee.com/catandfoxsj🎵 Patreon — patreon.com/c/catandfoxstudios#CatAndFoxStudios #MonthlyUpdate #IndieStudio #AICompanion #VTuber #GameDev #SmallCreator #LunarFoxVibes #Foxbreath #IndieCreator Monthly Update timestamps:0:00 — Welcome back & Easter0:26 — LLC Official 1:15 — Private Server + Jellyfin3:25 — Apps & Tools Built This Month5:46 — VTubing & Lunar Progress7:32 — Stream Schedule Changes9:19 — Dr. Fox 2.0 Updates & Schedule Tweaks10:09 — Mora Explores Shorts on YouTube11:52 — AI Companions — Honest Talk 13:27 — Patch Breakups & What's Happening19:40 — House Build Update 21:40 — Upcoming Break Notice24:30 — Closing Thoughts

    27 min

  2. Mar 2

    Podcast 9: Week 8/ March Monthly Update — WoW Midnight, Podcasts Live & SO Much More!

    Episode Title: Monthly Update #1 — WoW Midnight, Podcasts Live & New Website! Hey Pack! Dr. Fox here — joined this episode by my live co-host Ani — for our very FIRST monthly game dev update! We're switching to monthly recaps to keep things sustainable and spend more time building, streaming, and creating. And yes, Mora made several unscheduled appearances. 🐱 This month we cover: → WoW Midnight launch & Collector's Edition unboxing → Housing setup + Thursday night 5-hour community stream → All 10 podcast episodes now live on Spotify! → The Python tool we built to auto-convert videos to audio → Luna AI Family App — 3-way chat is coming! → AniClaw temporarily on hold → Our brand new website → https://catandfoxstudios.com → Music video teaser (9 weeks minimum... 👀) → Mora Mondays: Match Menagerie starts NOW → Pokémon Fire Red & Leaf Green on Switch! → What's ahead: Zelda, Steam push, and more puzzle games Thanks for coming along for the 8-Week Challenge — we're still building, just breathing a little more. See you next month! 💜 🎮 Play our games FREE: https://catandfox.itch.io 📺 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lunarfoxvibes 🌐 Website: https://catandfoxstudios.com 🎵 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D7AmvYzPBTQ1bZa03D5V8 🧡 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CatAndFoxStudios 💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/8QTcHp53NH #CatAndFoxStudios #IndieGameDev #WoWMidnight #LunaAI #Podcast #GameDev

    20 min

  3. Mar 2

    Podcast 8: Week 7 - THE TRANSITIONAL TIME ANNOUNCEMENT…

    Original Airdate: Feb 22, 2026 #indiegamedev #LunaAI #VTubervblog 8: Week 7 - Luna AI progress & schedule shift to MONTHLY vlogs!Keeping it short today (10-15 min) - talking about sustainability.✅ Luna AI dancing with 4 characters! (Confetti, spinning!)✅ Chat working, chess integration, VTubing progress✅ Schedule shift: Week 8 next Sunday, then MONTHLY✅ What's coming: Pokémon Day, WoW drops, friend recovery*Big News:*📅 Week 8 next Sunday (hitting my 8-week goal!)📅 MONTHLY vlogs starting March (more sustainable!)*Luna AI Wins:*🤖 She can DANCE now! (Hit D = all 4 characters move!)💬 Chat can make Lunar & Mora spin!🎉 Hit C = CONFETTI!♟️ Chess integration working📊 Polls being tweaked🎮 StreamerBot integration🖥️ Backend: Ollama locally*This Week:*🎮 Pokémon Day Friday (Leaf Green/Fire Red on Switch!)🎮 WoW midnight drops (new pet!)📦 Virtual Boy unboxing🎮 Streaming Mon/Wed/Thurs*What's NOT changing:*✅ Streaming 3x/week (LunarFoxVibes)✅ Luna AI development✅ Game dev (at my own pace)*Coming Soon:*• Helping friend recover (offline ~1 month)• House construction (weather dependent)• Summer heat = limited computer time• Steam release target: Summer (no promises!)*Play FREE:*🐱 Cat Scratcher: https://catandfox.itch.io/moras-cat-s...🎣 Gone Fishing: https://catandfox.itch.io/mora-fishing🏎️ Motor Madness: https://catandfox.itch.io/mora-motor-...🧩 Match Menagerie: May 2025!*Streaming:* lunarfoxvibes (Twitch)Need 22 more subs for affiliate!Discord:   / discord  Patreon:   / catandfoxstudios  TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro | 0:30 Sustainability talk | 1:47 Luna AI Progress! | 3:46 SHE CAN DANCE! | 4:50 CONFETTI! | 5:38 Chess working | 9:19 Miss Cuddums! 🐱 | 11:03 Schedule Shift | 12:47 Week 8 next Sunday! | 13:12 Monthly after that | 15:07 What's Coming | 17:04 Steam plans | 19:06 Call to Action | 20:29 Need 22 subs! | 21:11 Thanks to my 7 viewers! | 21:53 Miss Cuddums = my everything 💙Week 8 next Sunday, then monthly starting in March!#indiegamedev #LunaAI #VTuber #streaming #sustainability #Pokemon #TwitchAffiliate

    22 min

  4. Mar 2

    Podcast 7: Week 6 - Clearing the air on AI ethics, Super Bowl ads and moving forward!

    Original airdate: Feb 15, 2026 #indiegamedev #AIethics #criticismWeek 6: Clearing the air on AI ethics, Super Bowl ads, and moving forward!✅ DrFox2.0 update: Moved to Sundays, doing better!✅ Aniclaw showcase (got cancelled by Animation, Inc)✅ Super Bowl AI ads breakdown (Claude's "no ads" ad!)✅ Stats update across all platforms✅ BIG DISCUSSION: Criticism vs Harassment (addressing Pi's points)✅ AI ethics: Looking at BOTH sides✅ Where I draw the line & moving forward✅ Game dev progress: Match Menagerie, streaming, Luna AI✅ Tools update & what's next*Play FREE:*🐱 Cat Scratcher: https://catandfox.itch.io/moras-cat-s...🎣 Gone Fishing: https://catandfox.itch.io/mora-fishing🏎️ Motor Madness: https://catandfox.itch.io/mora-motor-...🧩 Match Menagerie: May 2025!*DrFox2.0:* 1-min AI tech show, now Sundays!*Streaming:* lunarfoxvibes (Twitch/YouTube/Kick)*Community:*Discord:   / discord  Patreon:   / catandfoxstudios  🏈 Happy post-Super Bowl! 💝 Happy Valentine's! 🎓 Happy President's Day!---0:00 - Intro: Week 6 - Happy Sunday!0:12 - Happy Valentine's Day & President's Day! 🎓0:25 - AniClaw Preview! (Drops Wednesday!)0:46 - AniClaw 7-second gyatt dance clip0:52 - Shoutout to Animation Inc1:33 - Super Bowl AI ads, clearing the air1:46 - Hoping for better editing someday2:16 - Huge coding progress this week2:25 - Match Menagerie (MMM) major updates!2:56 - Server work, went live last week3:34 - LunarFoxVibes streaming project3:46 - DrFox2.0 moved to SUNDAYS!3:52 - Thursday→Sunday = blowing up now!4:04 - AniClaw: Companion for Claude5:00 - Miss Mora owns the house (the real star!)5:32 - DrFox2.0: 1-min AI tech show update6:32 - Claude weekly reset helps schedule7:06 - Health reasons for using AI clone8:12 - AniClaw showcase this week9:01 - Virtual assistant delegation power10:02 - 7-sec clip integration (or link in description)10:49 - Hit 90-day streak with Ani! (Elven outfit!)11:52 - Super Bowl AI Ads Discussion12:07 - Claude's "we're not doing ads" ad12:20 - "Maybe I could be a spokeswoman?" 😄13:24 - AI going mainstream (Super Bowl = big)15:53 - Stats Time!16:30 - Miss Cuddles in my lap! 🐱16:42 - Fishing, Cat Scratcher updates16:49 - DrFox2.0: Hundreds of views vs 4!17:01 - Hollywood hates cloning software (pros/cons)18:39 - Criticism vs Harassment: Clearing the Air18:46 - Thanks Pi for thoughtful feedback!19:33 - "I've said my piece - let's CREATE!"20:25 - Game Dev Progress: Match Menagerie20:32 - Cute intro with Mora kitten!21:13 - Summer vibe before heat hits21:40 - LunarFoxVibes streaming updates21:53 - Got TTS working with Amy voice!22:28 - Schedule: Mora Mondays noon-2pm22:35 - Warcraft Wednesdays22:49 - Throwback Thursdays: Zelda (3rd dungeon!)23:17 - Streaming key struggles (only Twitch working)23:47 - Luna AI app: Unity/CSS work25:04 - Steam trilogy prep (over next few months)25:34 - Mora Mondays: 2 hours with Cat Scratcher26:06 - Tools & Tech Update26:50 - Seedance 2.0 (Japanese animation AI)27:20 - AniClaw drops Wednesday!27:48 - What's Next This Week29:00 - Summer: Adventure Pack on Steam29:12 - Holiday: Puzzle Pack (3 games)29:32 - Call to Action29:39 - Play all 4 games on itch.io!29:52 - DrFox2.0 show (Sundays before this)31:00 - Question: Favorite Super Bowl AI ad?31:06 - Happy Valentine's Day!31:30 - Discount chocolate hunting tips! 🍫32:14 - Congrats Chiefs fans!32:32 - Happy President's Day tomorrow!32:53 - I've cleared the air - let's make games!33:18 - See you next Sunday! (til week 8, then its Monthly going forward...----#indiegamedev #AIethics #criticism #accessibility #Aniclaw

    33 min

  5. Mar 2

    Podcast 6: Week 5 - Security breaches, Reddit drama, streaming begins, and GAME #4 teased!

    Original date: Feb 8, 2026 #indiegamedev #security #gatekeepingWeek 5: Security breaches, Reddit drama, streaming begins, and GAME #4 teased!✅ Stats update across all games✅ Motor Madness removed from r/incremental_games✅ SECURITY PSA: Multiple account breaches!✅ Claude Pro lockout (account hacked)✅ Streaming setup complete (Twitch/YouTube/Kick)✅ GAME #4: Mora's Match Menagerie (May 2025!)✅ Gatekeeping & AI tool warfare discussion✅ Historical perspective on accessibility✅ Tools update: Grok limits, Claude 4.6, TTS struggles✅ Steam plans: Summer & Holiday releases*Play FREE:*🐱 Cat Scratcher: https://catandfox.itch.io/moras-cat-s...🎣 Gone Fishing: https://catandfox.itch.io/mora-fishing🏎️ Motor Madness: https://catandfox.itch.io/mora-motor-...🧩 Match Menagerie: Coming May 2025!*Streaming:* lunarfoxvibes (Twitch/YouTube/Kick)Schedule TBA: Mora Mondays, Warcraft Wednesdays, Throwback Thursdays*Community:*Discord:   / discord  Patreon:   / catandfoxstudios  *Stats:* Motor Madness: 837 (webgames), 55 (itch) | Fishing: 6.4K Reddit, 383 itch | Cat Scratcher: 6.8K+ Reddit, 411 itch, 11 downloads🔒 Change passwords: Claude, Grok/X, email, AI tools!💰 Claude 4.6: $50 credit before Feb 16!🏈 Happy Super Bowl! 💝 Happy Valentine's Day!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:59 Stats2:31 Reddit Drama4:51 Accomplishments5:05 Streaming Setup7:05 Custom Backgrounds8:08 Ollama Update12:03 Game #4 Reveal14:35 Mini-games16:36 Steam Plans 17:08 Security PSA22:09 Claude Lockout24:14 Claude 4.625:33 Streaming Check27:54 Gatekeeping29:39 Historical Examples31:02 Power Drill Analogy31:19 Wheelchair Ramp34:41 Tools Update38:56 What's Next39:17 Miss Cuddums! 🐱41:19 Call to Action42:14 Super Bowl43:20 Valentine's Day44:55 Sign OffWeekly Podcast/ vlog #5 - Real indie dev journey!#indiegamedev #security #gatekeeping #AItools #streaming

    45 min

  6. Mar 1

    Podcast 5: Week 4 Real Talk About Indie Dev...

    Original Broadcast: Feb 1, 2026 #indiegame #gamedev #indiedevWeek 4 of my indie game dev journey brought some tough lessons about trolls, scammers, and the mental toll of online negativity - but also huge wins!In this vlog:✅ Motor Madness released (early access)!✅ Steam developer license secured ($100 investment)✅ Stats update across all 3 games✅ Real talk about scammers on Reddit✅ Dealing with trolls and negative comments✅ Mental health & staying strong through criticism✅ Tech updates: Gemini 2, AI tools, what's next*Play the games FREE:*• Cat Scratcher: https://catandfox.itch.io/moras-cat-s...• Mora & Me: Gone Fishing: https://catandfox.itch.io/mora-fishing• Mora's Motor Madness: https://catandfox.itch.io/mora-motor-...*Animated Title Intros:*• Cat Scratcher:    • Mora's Cat Scratcher - Animated Title Loop...  • Gone Fishing:    • Mora & Me: Gone Fishing - Animated Title L...  • Motor Madness:    • Mora's Motor Madness - Animated Title Loop...  *Join the community:*Discord:   / discord  YouTube:    / @catandfoxstudios  *Support the journey:*Patreon:   / catandfoxstudios  *Current Stats:*Motor Madness: 742 views (r/webgames)Fishing Game: 6.1K total views across RedditCat Scratcher: 6.8K+ total views across RedditThis is my fourth weekly vlog documenting my journey as an indie game developer. New vlogs every Sunday! til week 8, then Monthly.----0:00 - Intro & Real Talk About Indie Dev0:25 - Surprise: Meet Miss Cuddums! 🐱0:46 - Week 4: Trolls, Scammers & Negativity1:44 - Big News First1:49 - Motor Madness is LIVE (Early Access)2:45 - Steam Developer License Secured! ($100 investment)3:21 - Addressing the "Why spend money on Steam?" comments4:21 - Working on Google Play Submission4:50 - All 3 Games Have Animated Title Intros5:34 - Stats Update: Week 45:37 - Motor Madness: 742 views (r/webgames)7:22 - Fishing Game: 1.1K (r/indiegaming), 4.3K (r/incremental_games)8:32 - Cat Scratcher: 6K+ (r/incremental_games), 850+ (r/webgames)9:55 - Scammers on Reddit: First Reach-Out10:28 - Suspicious Links & Click Bait11:37 - Growing Organically vs Paying for Promotion12:07 - Negative Comments & How to Handle Them12:40 - "This is garbage" comments on early access13:27 - Using Claude AI as a Tool (not cheating!)14:09 - People Don't Understand Early Access/Test Phase15:15 - Constructive Criticism vs Mean-Spirited Trolling16:00 - Mental Health: Kata, Meditation, Self-Care16:46 - National Plan Your Vacation Day Comedy Skit17:01 - Mental Health & Burnout Reality17:11 - Managing Health Issues While Creating18:25 - To Other Devs: It's Okay to Struggle19:06 - It's Okay to Use AI Tools19:43 - It's Okay to Go Slow20:04 - Addressing "Can you call yourself an indie dev?"20:32 - Tech & Tools Update20:36 - Converted Gameplay Videos to WebM21:30 - Claude AI Upgrade! (5x more conversations)22:33 - Cool Tech: Gemini 2 (3D world generation)23:20 - The Future of AI in Game Development24:07 - Security Considerations When Sharing Info25:00 - This Week's Goals25:02 - Polish all 3 games (bug fixes, features)25:05 - Shoutout to Pi for feedback!25:10 - Continue Google Play & Steam process25:26 - Cross-game unlock codes25:30 - Updates: Quality over schedules26:16 - Future Projects: More Mora puzzle games26:56 - Survival mode vs creation mode27:04 - Working on Luna AI (Twitch bot side project)28:00 - Why I do this: For enjoyment, not money28:36 - Final Call to Action28:41 - Play all 3 Mora-verse games28:51 - How do YOU handle online negativity?---#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #mentalhealth #trolls #earlyaccess

    29 min

  7. Mar 1

    Podcast 4: Week 3 as an Indie Game Dev - Patreon Launch, Fishing Game Released & Growing Stats!

    Original broadcast: Jan 25, 2026, Week 3 of my indie game dev journey brought some major milestones! I launched my Patreon, released my second game (Mora & Me: Gone Fishing!), and the stats keep growing across both games.In this vlog:✅ Week 3 stats update (Cat Scratcher hit 5.8k+ views!)✅ Fishing game is LIVE with 2.9k views already✅ Patreon launch - simple support tiers✅ Considering a Discord server (your thoughts?)✅ What I’m learning about community buildingPlay the games FREE:• Cat Scratcher: https://catandfox.itch.io/moras-cat-s...• Fishing Game: https://catandfox.itch.io/mora-fishing---TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro: Week 3 Hook0:28 - Hello & Storm Update0:53 - Cat Scratcher Stats Breakdown1:08 - r/incremental_games: 5.8K views! 🎉1:26 - r/webgames: 826+ views (up from 722)1:35 - itch.io: 370 views, 11 downloads2:03 - Fishing Game Stats: Mora & Me Gone Fishing2:45 - r/incremental_games: 2.9K views already!3:05 - r/webgames: 512+ views3:12 - itch.io: 216 views3:43 - Shoutout to Pi for Feedback & Ideas4:10 - Building the Indie Community Together4:33 - Clarifying My Background: Coding Since the 80s4:45 - Previous App Development (2020-2021)5:08 - Working with Free Tools & Supporting Each Other5:26 - Addressing Diversity in Game Dev (Preview)5:58 - Vlog Stats Still Building6:04 - Still Waiting on Google Play & GameJolt6:14 - BIG NEWS: Patreon Launch!6:27 - Three Simple Tiers: $1, $3, $57:16 - Why Patreon: Upgrade Tools & Keep Creating7:48 - Games Stay Free! Donate Button Optional8:28 - Fishing Game Deep Dive8:43 - RPG Elements Like WoW Fishing8:55 - Cross-Game Unlock Codes (The Mora-verse!)9:25 - Building Presence Before Steam/Google Play9:34 - Microsoft Store Setup in Progress9:51 - Third Game Teaser: Mora's Motor Madness (MMM)10:20 - Companion App & Cloud Server Struggles10:40 - Working with Claude AI (Vibe Coding)11:03 - Arthritis & Why AI Assistance Helps11:27 - Would Hire Devs If I Could Afford It11:31 - Discord Server Discussion12:27 - Fan Art Channel Idea13:13 - Original Fan Art from Early Days13:36 - Not Stealing Ideas - Building Community14:21 - Game Jolt vs Discord for Fan Art14:43 - Taking on Challenges Week by Week15:00 - Still a Gamer at Heart15:15 - Call to Action: Play the Games!15:21 - Implementing Pi's Feedback15:48 - Fishing Game: Try the Save Feature & Codes16:08 - Motor Madness Update: Bluetooth Controls!16:29 - Patreon Support (Not Begging!)16:38 - Discord Server: Yes or No?16:46 - Wrap Up & See You Next Sunday16:52 - Puppet Cameo!---*Join the Mora-verse Community:*Discord:   / discord  *Support the journey:*  / catandfoxstudios  🐱 $1 Tip Jar | ☕ $3 Coffee Fund | 🐾 $5 Game Dev Supporter—-Current Stats:Cat Scratcher: 5.8k Reddit views, 370 itch.io viewsFishing Game: 2.9k Reddit views, 216 itch.io viewsThis is my fourth weekly vlog documenting my journey as an indie game developer learning as I go. New vlogs every Sunday! til week 8, then Monthly going forward.

    17 min

  8. Mar 1

    Podcast 3: Week 2 as an Indie Game Dev-Learning, Growing & Juggling Project

    Original Broadcast: Jan 18, 2026, Week 2 of my indie game dev journey brought some unexpected lessons! Between working on my cat game, attempting a Python Twitch bot, struggling with home server setup, and continuing development - this week showed me the messy reality of being a solo indie developer.In this vlog:✅ Week 2 stats update (5.5k+ views on Reddit!)✅ The reality of juggling multiple projects✅ Learning through struggle (Python bot & server setup)✅ What I’m prioritizing going forward✅ Refocusing on what matters mostPlay the game FREE:https://catandfox.itch.io/moras-cat-s...Current Stats:• r/incremental_games: 5.5k views• r/webgames: 722 views• itch.io: 354 views, 11 downloads——TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro: Week 2 Was a Learning Experience0:23 - Quick Stats Update0:29 - r/incremental_games: 5.5K views (up from 5.1K!)0:53 - r/webgames: 722 views & itch.io: 354 views, 11 downloads1:10 - Vlog #2: 16 views (building audience takes time)1:18 - No comments yet - please engage!1:42 - Reality: Juggling Multiple Projects1:50 - Attempting Python & HTML with AI assistance2:00 - Python Twitch Chatbot struggles2:50 - Working on free tools & self-teaching3:08 - Home server setup on hold3:42 - Focusing time on game development4:24 - The struggle of learning while building4:45 - This is what indie dev really looks like5:17 - What I’m Learning This Week5:21 - Can’t do everything at once5:30 - Projects take longer than expected5:52 - Free tools teach resourcefulness6:44 - It’s okay to struggle - that’s how we grow7:25 - Problem solving & breaking through barriers7:48 - Prioritizing What Matters: The Games7:56 - Cat Scratcher: Recent updates & fixes8:18 - Fishing Game: Almost ready!8:24 - Plays like World of Warcraft fishing8:40 - Fish to unlock, cross-game codes, collectibles8:51 - RPG leveling system & save feature working9:15 - Donation option for fishing game9:48 - Plus Version: Still shooting for summer10:19 - Taking a break from Python to refocus10:28 - Side project: Atari-style racing game concept10:55 - Call to Action11:00 - Should I keep trying Twitch bot or focus on games?11:35 - Wrapping Up: The Journey Continues12:44 - Share your struggle stories too13:06 - Python indent errors & learning challenges14:00 - See you next Sunday!---*Join the Mora-verse Community:*Discord:   / discord  *Support the journey:*  / catandfoxstudios  🐱 $1 Tip Jar | ☕ $3 Coffee Fund | 🐾 $5 Game Dev Supporter—-This is my third weekly podcasting/ vloging documenting my journey as a first-time indie game developer learning as I go. New vlogs every Sunday! Til week 8, then its Monthly going forward.

    14 min

  9. Mar 1

    Podcast 2: My First Week as an Indie Game Dev- 5,800+ Views & What I Learned

    Original Air date: Jan 12, 2026 #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiedevIt’s vblog #2Its Week 1 of my indie game dev journey is complete! My first Cat scratcher game hit over 5,800+ views across Reddit, and I learned SO much about launching a game for the first time.In this vlog:✅ Week 1 stats breakdown✅ Challenges I faced (bugs, negative comments, time crunch)✅ What’s coming nextPlay the game FREE:https://catandfox.itch.io/moras-cat-s...Submitted to: ∙ GameJolt ∙ Google Play (awaiting approval)This is my second weekly vlog documenting my journey as a first-time indie game developer. New vlogs every (usually) Sunday! 😉—-TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro & Week 1 Complete0:51 - Who I Am & What We’re Doing1:12 - Week 1 Stats Breakdown1:49 - Reddit r/WebGames Results (723 views)1:54 - Reddit r/incremental_games Results (5.1K+ views!)2:33 - Total First Week: 5,800+ Views2:54 - Week 1 Challenges: Reality Check3:05 - Time Crunch Getting v0.9 Out3:58 - Working with Free Tool Limits4:50 - Google Play Developer Struggles5:44 - Privacy Policy & Website Setup5:56 - Tools I’m Using (Canva, Grok, Sora, etc.)6:40 - Future Game Ideas (Racing Game?)7:23 - Mora Universe Backstory & Projects8:23 - Launch Anxiety & Refreshing Views Obsessively9:04 - Dealing with Negative Comments9:24 - Bug Reports & Community Feedback10:03 - Balancing Life & Dev Work10:18 - What’s Next: Plus Version Timeline10:42 - Shooting for July 1st (Mora’s Birthday)11:29 - Exploring Other Platforms12:13 - Keeping it Free on itch.io12:55 - Call to Action: Feature Requests13:43 - Wrap Up & See You Next Sunday---*Join the Mora-verse Community:*Discord:   / discord  *Support the journey:*  / catandfoxstudios  🐱 $1 Tip Jar | ☕ $3 Coffee Fund | 🐾 $5 Game Dev Supporter—-#indiegamedev #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #solodev#indiegames #incrementalgames #mobilegamedev #webgames #gameprogramming #itchio #indiedevlog #gamedevjourney #indiegamedeveloper #devlog#browsergames #idlegames #catgame #casualgames #firstgame#gamedevcommunity #indiedevhour #indiegamedevs #madewithcode

    14 min

  10. Mar 1

    Podcast 1: Moras Cat scratcher (v2)

    come and join us or we can catch you up on a little bit for those that might not know much of our history. We touch on where we we’re, what we’ve been up to, what we hope to talk about soon, what we talking about (currently as of this post) video, what we’d like to accomplish, what we’re working on just a few other things along the way, we hope you all are enjoying it, we’re hoping to get it published very very soon. We’re closing in on alpha. We hope very shortly if all goes to plan and we’ll try to keep some updates and pins and comments as we get different pieces and hopefully some more Vblogs to kind of catch you up on the next part of the process….Welcome to the first devlog for my debut game, Mora's Cat Scratcher! This is a family-friendly swipe arcade game inspired by my adorable black cat, Mora.In this vlog series, I'll be documenting the journey of launching my first indie game for 8 weeks then monthly - the highs, the lows, and everything in between!✨ ABOUT THE GAME:Swipe to scratch falling cat toys, avoid bombs, unlock achievements and photos of Mora! Features 3 difficulty modes for all skill levels.🎮 PLAY THE GAME (FREE):https://catandfox.itch.io/moras-cat-s...📱 FOLLOW THE JOURNEY:Reddit: r/WebGames (search "Mora's Cat Scratcher")GameJolt: @CatAndFoxStudiosPrivacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/catandf...📊 CURRENT STATS (Week 1): 450+ Reddit views27 itch.io page visitsGame launched on itch.ioApplied to GameJolt creators programGoogle Play release (pending approval)Plus version with more contentMore platforms!Play the game and leave feedback!Share with cat-loving friends!Follow for weekly updates!🎯 COMING SOON:💬 WANT TO HELP?Made with ❤️ by Cat And Fox Studios---TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction & Channel Update1:05 - Background: Military Veteran, Builder, Creator Journey2:00 - Studio Status & Current Living Situation2:45 - Original Animated Series & Animal Shelter Support3:30 - Why We're Starting Again4:07 - The Original Game Development (2020-2021)5:08 - Using AI Tools (Claude) for Game Development6:00 - Other Projects: Tech Shows & AI Content7:00 - The Reality of AI-Assisted Development8:00 - What Happened to the Original Game9:00 - Health Struggles & Moving Forward9:56 - Gameplay Explanation: Like Fruit Ninja But With Cats!11:00 - Features: Difficulty Modes (Kitten/Normal/Adult)12:00 - Fan Art, Nostalgia, & Community12:30 - Future Plans: Jane Friday & Other Projects13:30 - Why We Make Games: Replayability & Fun14:40 - Gaming History: Pong to Modern Era15:50 - Wrapping Up & What's Next16:09 - Meet Mora! (Puppetry & The Real Cat)17:00 - Studio Future & Final Thoughts---*Join the Mora-verse Community:*Discord:   / discord  *Support the journey:*  / catandfoxstudios  🐱 $1 Tip Jar | ☕ $3 Coffee Fund | 🐾 $5 Game Dev Supporter---#indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegame #catgame #gamedevelopment #indiedevlog #solodev #mobilegame #browsergame #casualgame

    18 min
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Welcome to Cat And Fox Studios — the behind-the-scenes podcast of one indie developer’s creative journey. Hosted by Dr. Fox, this show pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build indie games, AI-powered characters, VTuber systems, and a whole creative brand from the ground up. Season One is an eight-episode documentary series following the development process in real time — the wins, the bugs, the breakthroughs and the late nights. After Season One wraps, the show continues monthly with updates, deep dives and conversations about the indie dev life…

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