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HiPet!

Hi Pet! is a cozy pet life simulation about companionship, everyday moments, and the gentle flow of time.

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About the Game

RavenCape Studio’s first title is HiPet!, a lightweight pet-raising casual game. Players take on the role of a pet owner, caring for their pets while exploring the world around them.The design intentionally leaves open spaces for imagination, echoing Raven’s vision of simplicity and emotional resonance.

Gameplay Overview

Hi Pet! is a relaxing, cozy pet-companion life simulation game.
Through everyday interactions, space decoration, and the passage of time, players build long-term bonds with their pets and witness their growth and changes.

You can:

  • Care for and spend time with pets that have different personalities

  • Decorate and upgrade living spaces that slowly evolve over time

  • Experience small surprises through time-based and random events

  • Enter and leave the game freely, without pressure or interruptions

The game focuses on companionship and daily life, rather than intense goals or numerical optimization.

What Makes Hi Pet! Special

🐾 Pets Feel Like Living Companions

  • Pets respond differently depending on time, mood, and environment

  • Their behaviors are not fixed scripts, but feel natural and varied

  • You’re not “completing tasks” — you’re living together

🌱 A World Driven by Time

  • The world changes naturally as time passes

  • Certain events only occur under specific conditions or time periods

  • Long-term play reveals new experiences instead of one-time content

🎁 Gentle Randomness and Small Surprises

  • Travel, visitors, and special moments are not fully predictable

  • Low-probability events keep everyday life from feeling repetitive

  • It’s about occasionally encountering something special, not grinding odds

🛋️ Low-Pressure Care and Creative Freedom

  • Space decoration is about atmosphere and personal taste, not efficiency

  • There are no failure penalties or forced objectives

  • Perfect for short sessions or relaxing play

☁️ Calm, Slow-Paced, and Always Welcoming

  • No aggressive notifications or daily check-ins

  • The world continues even when you’re away

  • It feels like a place that’s always happy to see you again

Hi Pet! is a cozy pet life simulation about companionship, everyday moments, and the gentle flow of time.

Gameplay Features:

  • Pet Interaction: Care for a charming, abstract, and personality-rich pet.

  • Cooking & Crafting: Collect random resources to create meals and furniture.

  • Farming: Plant seeds, harvest crops, and support your pet’s needs.

  • Furniture & Exploration:

    • A crafted “Door” lets pets travel to different worlds, bringing back mysterious items that reveal bits of lore.

    • A bathtub allows you to wash your pet, improving cleanliness.

    • Special items like “Flame Boots” can keep pets warm in winter while leaving fiery footprints.

    • A clock shows the passage of time in the game world.

  • etc.

Pets in full version(Introduction):

  • TransshapeCat

  • CrazyDog

  • FerociousGoose

  • ZenCow

  • LazyHuman

  • PeacefulPlant

  • ElectricJellyfish

  • RustHedgehog

  • VelvetCrow

  • RotesqueDemon