- Canvas of Thoughts joins the Cat Awareness Feline Sale! 🐱 - 7 August 2026
Hello everyone!Our game Canvas of Thoughts has been officially selected for the CAT AWARENESS FELINE SALE 2026 on Steam!The Cat Awareness Feline Sale will run from August 7 to 17, featuring a wide range of cat-themed Steam games.Come celebrate all the cats with us, pet Mr.Cat, support adoption, and help fill Steam with even more meowtastic games!See you in-game! 💜~ The Bandaloop Games Team
- Update 1.0.6! - 4 August 2026
Update 1.0.6 Fixes Steam achievements should now actually unlock. Doctor's office (Chapter 5): fixed a progression blocker where the nurse couldn't be talked to even though the hint pointed at her, and Evi would end up standing on the scale behind the doctor. Sound: fixed audio artefacts that built up the longer you played (most noticeable from Chapter 3 on) Mall: pathfinding fixes so Evi no longer gets stuck or takes odd routes, plus fixes to the hairdresser scene and the lost child appearing too early. Hints have been rewritten across all chapters to be clearer about what to do next. Text: Russian proofreading pass (Chapters 2 & 3) and typo fixes in German, French and Russian dialogue. Added The hair stylist is now fully voiced (English & German). More voice lines for the lost child's mother. A second stim animation for Evi — she now varies how she self-soothes when idle. Cat cuddling…
- Update 1.0.5 - 28 July 2026
Update 1.0.5 A content and fix pass across all five chapters: a proper ending cutscene, a rebuilt shoe-sorting puzzle, and a LOT of small things. New Outro cutscene — Chapter 5 now plays a full animated outro before the credits roll. New Chapter 3 characters — the grandma has a proper idle animation, and she's brought her walker along. Minigames Shoe sorting rebuilt — shoes are now paired into single objects and correctly sized, so the puzzle actually reads and solves the way it should. The half-repaired action figure shows the right inventory picture. Stress & Audio Mall audio no longer breaks mid-session. The overwhelm track ended instead of looping, which permanently killed the music for the rest of the chapter. All ambience beds re-levelled; the mall's bed was clipping at source. Chapter ambience no longer keeps playing on the main menu. The ice cream cart plays its music again.
- Update 1.0.4 - 28 July 2026
We're pushing two more patches today, this is the first one :) Camera & Feel Reworked the dialogue zoom. The camera now moves, zooms and re-frames as one smooth motion instead of sliding first and then zooming, and there's no longer a jolt at the moment a zoom starts. Zooms now frame the whole character instead of just their head — no more characters half out of shot during conversations. Interrupting a zoom (or starting a new one mid-zoom) continues from where the camera actually is, instead of snapping. Stress & Overwhelm Fixed stress carrying over between chapters. Arriving in the playground (or any new chapter) no longer starts you already overwhelmed, with the colour wash, camera shake and overwhelm music snapping on the second the scene appeared. Each chapter now starts calm. Taking a break in the quiet room still works exactly as before. Fixed the overwhelm music in the Mall and…
- Update 1.0.3 - 25 July 2026
Canvas of Thoughts — Update 1.0.3 We're in a rush to address everything you're sending us, but no bug shall remain unsquashed :) Progression fixes (these could stop your run) Chapter 2: the story could hard-stall right before the cat hunt — Mom no longer goes missing when you approach her at the blanket. Chapter 2 is completable again. Chapter 4: the bathroom calm-down gate could not be satisfied — there was simply no way to lower Evi's stress enough. The bathtub is now a repeatable way to calm down, and the sink, mirror and laundry all help too. Stress also builds more slowly in general, and no longer builds at all in the bathroom. Chapter 3: fixed the grocery-packing minigame refusing to let you grab the last item off the belt, which could lock the checkout sequence. Chapter 4: the plush frog couldn't be picked up (its clickable area was far too small). Fixed. Fixed a crash on startup…
- Canvas of Thoughts OUT NOW! 💜 - 24 July 2026
We are incredibly excited to announce that Canvas of Thoughts is now available on Steam!Step into the world through the eyes of Evi, an 11-year-old autistic girl and experience everyday life from a unique perspective. Explore colorful environments, solve puzzles inspired by neurodiverse thinking, and discover a heartfelt story about friendship, family, and understanding.Our goal with Canvas of Thoughts has always been to create an authentic, respectful, and empathetic experience that helps players better understand neurodiversity while telling an engaging story.What you can expectA heartfelt narrative adventureEnvironmental and logic-based puzzlesA unique emotion and color systemAuthentic representation of autism and NeurodiversityBeautiful hand-crafted visuals and an atmospheric soundtrackThis project wouldn't have been possible without everyone who supported us throughout development:…
- Release Delay - 23 July 2026
Hi everyone,We have an important update regarding the release of Canvas of Thoughts.Unfortunately, we need to postpone the launch on Steam by a few days due to an unexpected technical issue that came up during the final release process. We are currently working on resolving it as quickly as possible and will announce the new release date very soon.Currently, we do not have an exact new release date. The issue may be resolved later today, or it may take until next week, we simply don't want to promise a date until we're certain.The good news is that all review keys remain valid. Press, streamers, giveaway winners and content creators who already received a key are free to publish reviews, videos, streams, and other coverage immediately, there is no embargo.We're sorry for the short delay and truly appreciate your patience and support. We can't wait for everyone to experience Evi's story.…
- Demo 1.2.4 is out NOW! - 13 July 2026
Good day, welcome into Evi's World! 💜Another weekend, another update! Demo 1.2.4 is now live, bringing lots of bug fixes, polish, and quality-of-life improvements based on your feedback.New FeaturesAdded "Learn More" links to every educational topic, opening trusted external resources in your browser.Information panels now close automatically after a few seconds or when clicking elsewhere.Added missing voice lines throughout the Tutorial and Chapter 1.Gameplay & InteractionFixed character pathfinding occasionally breaking after the navigation mesh rebuilt.Reworked the desk-sorting minigame with improved paper slot placement and smoother animations.Fixed an item that couldn't be picked up due to an incorrect ID.Fixed the chalkboard interaction.Fixed the task planner hint.Added a failsafe so the information Cat button always appears.Fixed the End of Class minigame layout.Pausing is now d…
- 🎮 Meet Us at the Esports Festival – Play Canvas of Thoughts - 8 July 2026
We're excited to share the news that Canvas of Thoughts will be playable at the Esports Festival in Vienna!If you’re attending, this will be your chance to step into Evi’s world, experience the game first-hand and explore the opening level of our cozy, story-driven, point-and-click adventure!We'll also have stickers at our stand, and if you play the game, you might find a little extra gift waiting for you… 👀 (Yes, it's a friendship bracelet!)Come and say hi, play the demo, and share your thoughts with us.We'd love to see you there! 💜Where: VIECC Austria Center, ViennaWhen: 11–12 July 2026More infos: https://esportsfestival.at/fm4-indie-area/
- Canvas of Thoughts is releasing on 23rd of July 2026! - 16 June 2026
Hello There,Today is a big day for Canvas of ThoughtsWe’re incredibly excited to announce that Canvas of Thoughts is relasing 23rd July 2026.Not only are we finally announcing our release date, but Steam Next Fest is officially started yesterday! Thank you to everyone who has supported Evi's journey so far. Whether you've played the demo, shared feedback, wishlisted the game, or simply followed along, you've helped us get to this moment. Now it's time for the next chapter. 🎮 Play the demo. ⭐ Wishlist the game. 🎨 Follow us on our socials!~ Bandaloop Games
- Demo 1.1 is out! - 12 June 2026
Good day, welcome into Evi´s World!Demo Updates:New Features & ContentThe information look has been completely reworked to be super cute, with lots of new watercolour art. Voice lines and localisation expanded, with multiple language corrections.Minimal story additions.New Steam Art and Gifs!Quality of LifeThe information page in the inventory is easier to read, and it is clearer what you have already seen.Bug FixesThe safe system has been fixed and cloud saves will be shared between the demo and the full game.More NPCs now accept items correctly.There are lots of small system improvements.Item duplication fix.Beware: some of the voice lines are still missing. We'll be recording them next week.We also crossed 3,000 wishlists this week, that's crazy! Thank you sooooooo much!To all the new people: Check out our social media to get updates and more insights into the making of Canvas of Tho…
- Demo 1.0 is out! - 3 June 2026
Good day, fellow demo players!We have heard your feedback and are grateful for all the bugs you have found!New Features & ContentNew inventory items and interactions addedVoice lines and localization expanded; multiple L10N corrections passesTutorial bridge added; tutorial buttons and controls cleaned upSound minigame: color-coded assets, "Sound Blob" visuals (black base, aspect-ratio fix), sounds now wait for player acceptQuality of Life"Info" panel renamed to "Inventory" for clarityFullscreen now defaults automatically; gamma slider removed Confirm pop-up localized Highlight registration delayed to make object highlighting more consistentBug FixesPlayer & Movement: NavMesh fixes, zoom no longer causes scale "bump", scale fix attempts, task movement fixInteractions: Eraser-below-desk fix, layering on click, ESC behavior during minigames, interact prompts on book-sorting tracksNPCs: Art…
- The Canvas of Thoughts Demo is Now Live - 1 May 2026
We’re excited to share that the Canvas of Thoughts demo is now live on Steam.This is your first chance to step into Evi’s world and experience the essence of the game, from the sensory-driven puzzles to the narrative perspective.This demo is an important milestone for us, and your feedback will be invaluable in shaping the future development of the game.If you encounter any bugs or have any questions, or if you would simply like to share your thoughts and suggestions, please join our Discord community.There, you can:Report bugsShare feedbackTalk directly with the teamConnect with other players👉 Join our Discord here: Bandaloop HubDemopage: Play NOW!Thank you for playing and supporting Canvas of Thoughts. ~ Bandaloop Games
- Canvas of Thoughts Demo Launching May 1st - 24 April 2026
We’re excited to finally share this with you!The Canvas of Thoughts demo will be available from 1 May.This will be your first opportunity to step into Evi’s world and experience how she perceives, processes and navigates her environment.The game is also fully voiced for the first time, bringing her thoughts and perspective closer than ever.In the demo, you can expect:The beginning of Evi’s storyOur core puzzle mechanics, which are built around sensory perceptionA first look at how emotions, sound and interaction shape gameplayThis demo is an important milestone for us, offering a glimpse into Canvas of Thoughts' future.If you haven’t already, add the game to your wishlist to stay updated and support the project.Demopage: Play on May 1st!We look forward to hearing your thoughts. ~ Bandaloop Games
- We now have a Trailer! - 17 March 2026
We finally have a Trailer!Canvas of Thoughts: A narrative game where you don’t choose dialogue, you choose emotions.Experience the world through Evi’s perspective as she navigates school, social situations, and sensory overwhelm.Every interaction is shaped by how it feels.👉 Wishlist now and check out our socials to stay updated!
- 🎮 Meet Us at Kokorokon – Play Canvas of Thoughts for the First Time - 6 February 2026
We're excited to share the news that Canvas of Thoughts will be playable for the very first time at the Kokorokon!If you’re attending, this will be your chance to step into Evi’s world, experience the game first-hand, and explore the opening scenes of our cosy, story-driven point-and-click adventure.We'll also have stickers at our booth and if you play the game, there might be a not-so-secret extra gift waiting for you… 👀 (Yes, it's a friendship bracelet).Come and say hi, play the demo and share your thoughts with us.We'd love to see you there! 💜Where: Multiversum Schwechat, ViennaWhen: 14–15 February 2026More infos: https://www.kokorokon.at/
