This jam is now over. It ran from 2023-11-17 08:00:00 to 2023-12-04 08:00:00. View 31 entries

The Cafe Dot Jam is a special event where members of the Cafe Dot community can create a game in a set amount of time. Creators are able to improve their skills, do something creative and meet other passionate people, all while making something cool. At the end, we will stream and review the games on our official Cafe Dot Twitch account. You can make your game about anything you like, not just Cafe Dot related! The day before the Jam starts, we will announce the Theme, which you can use as a prompt to give you some inspiration for your game. It's not necessary, but helpful for people who might not have any ideas!

THEME: Animals With Jobs

Join the Discord server Discord.gg/CafeDot to find a team or discuss the event!

  1. Find a team using the Discord channels, or go solo!
  2. Come up with a team name
  3. Get developing!
  4. Submit a game to itch.io and link your game in the server game jam thread (To be created)!
  5. Watch us play your game live!
  6. Whichever game receives the highest score within the voting period will win the Community Prize!
  7. Admins will also vote on their personal favorite- yes, that means two winners!


  • No premade assets or AI generated assets to be used whatsoever. This is an exercise to make something creative for yourself.
  • We suggest having the ability to play the game in-browser, as you'll get more people to play your game if you do so!
  • No teams of more than 5 people.
  • You are allowed to join more than one team if both teams agree to it.
  • Solo developers are allowed.
  • Late joiners are allowed.
  • Games can be submitted any time earlier than the deadline.
  • Mods are allowed to join, but have no input on the admin voting.

Jam Start: Friday 17th November

Jam End: Monday 4th December

Stream: December 5, 2023 4:00 PM PST

Vote counting period:  Tuesday 5th December and onwards

  • Software keys up to $100 OR we pay the $100 fee for you to submit your game on Steam!
  • Winning game pinned in server for 1 week
  • Shoutout on the Cafe Dot official Twitter
  • ‘Jam Winner’ profile badge

Results will be revealed when the counting process is over, and an admin will reach out to the winning teams to discuss your prizes! After that, the results will be announced in the server for everyone.

Cursors by minimoonbun! Feel free to support them on Ko-Fi!

Submissions(31)

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A non-linear mystery solving visual novel
Visual Novel
Play as Park Ranger Clover and investigate the disappearances of the fellow townsfolk of Meadowvale!
Visual Novel
He's watching horror movies on company time at the wig store.
Visual Novel
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You have packages to deliver and a blizzard is on its way. Hop to it, René!
Visual Novel
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a commentary on a catpitalist society
Simulation
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Puzzle
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Slippery Rage-Inducing Post Delivery
Platformer
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Help the three cats file the documents correctly
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Cat puns cat puns cat puns
Action
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Help Joe Crawford survive a convention panel Q/A!
Visual Novel
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Rhythm
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A little FTL-like for the cafe-dot gamejam, with the theme "animals with jobs"
Simulation
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Role Playing
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Action
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Help rescue stranded miners in this block based puzzle platformer.
Puzzle
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Clean a fish!
Simulation
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It's a stuffing emergency! Help these plushies get the medical attention they need!
Simulation
Help Maxin to rescue civillians and extinguish a building in this short game!
Action
Pop bubbles to defeat the ringmaster of an ominous circus!
Puzzle
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You wouldn't want to get late to work, would you?
Platformer
Casual action puzzle game of juggling your workers to survive an absolute dumpster fire of a day!
Puzzle
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Manage characters in a castle
Simulation
You decided to take up a poacher job at Mr. Bearnny's new company - help the big boss out!
Platformer
What if a little cat worked as a waiter?
Simulation
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A puzzle game about slimes
Puzzle
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A simple yet addictive mining sim where you excavate all of an Arcatologist's favourite things!
Puzzle
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Interactive Fiction
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Strategy
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