Developer and publisher Roost Games has announced the official release date for the upcoming Cat Cafe Manager 2: Big City Bliss demo. Players can jump in starting August 6, 2026, matching the run of the upcoming Wholesome Games Celebration.
Quick Facts
- Game: Cat Cafe Manager 2: Big City Bliss
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Demo Release Date: August 6, 2026
- Associated Event: Wholesome Games Celebration (August 6–13, 2026)
- Developer / Publisher: Roost Games
What to Expect in the Demo
Inspired by 90s shoujo anime and Studio Ghibli art styles, Cat Cafe Manager 2: Big City Bliss is a cosy management life simulator. In the game, players inherit a phone possessed by a faerie feline after discovering that a magical force is causing widespread loneliness in a bustling folkloric city.
The upcoming demo lets players experience the core gameplay loop, which includes decorating and customising the cafe, preparing treats for customers, and exploring outside city limits. Exploration yields crafting materials, secrets, ingredients, and stray cats. Players use turn-based encounters to gain the trust of felines—each possessing unique personalities—and employ companion skills like sniffing and digging to interact with the environment.
The demo release coincides with the Wholesome Games Celebration, running from August 6 to August 13, 2026. Those interested in trying out the slice of life title can wishlist or follow the game directly on Steam ahead of the demo's launch.