He’s busy, he’s tired, and he can’t seem to stay caught up on his responsibilities. Tommy really needed some help with the day-to-day around his apartment. So when an email advertising the new R&R Bot arrived in his inbox promising to do just that, he did not hesitate to snatch one up. It’ll surely relieve him of his responsibilities and worries… just maybe not in the way he thought!
In R&R you’ll play as the robot giving Tommy a helping hand, take care of all his needs through over a dozen WarioWare-style mini games, decorate his apartment, and eventually make him smaller and smaller through caretaking until he is just a happy little cub.
Regress & Repeat will kick your cozy nostalgia feels into over drive! It is developed for the Game Boy Color and works on any device that can play GBC games. Better dig out that old worm light! The rom file is compatible with any emulator, and a DRM free PC port (mac & linux TBD) will be released for those who don’t want to emulate.
R&R flips the digital pet genre on it’s head by reversing the goal; assist the critter in getting younger, not older! Every day ended with a high enough happiness rating gained through taking care of his needs moves him closer to regressing. You better do a good job though, because if you don’t keep up with caring for him he will slowly turn back into an adult!
Each stage of life introduces a redesign of every room, unique dialog, new unlockable decor, and new mini games to keep things fresh.
Time is based around an in-game clock, with one day lasting around 20-30 real world minutes, making it chill enough to be a background companion while you’re watching a show or answering emails. Time does not move forward when you pause the game or turn it off, so you won’t lose progress if you forget about him (but how could you?!)
$1000 goal: A small 4x4in sticker sheet of Tommy with various accessories to dress him up how you’d like. (Included with physical edition tiers only)
$2000 goal: +4 new decor items for Tommy’s apartment. Will be added to the ‘baby’ life stage, or the ‘teen’ life stage if that stretch goal is unlocked.
$4000 goal: +4 new caretaking mini games. Will be added to the ‘baby’ life stage, or the ‘teen’ life stage if that stretch goal is unlocked.
$8000 goal: +1 additional stage of life (teen). This would include an apartment redesign, unique dialog, new mini games, and additional decor items.
Digital Edition
- GBC rom file
- PC port (Mac & Linux TBD)
- Digital soundtrack
- Early access to beta
Floppy Edition
- All digital copy perks
- Working floppy disk w/ rom
- Clamshell case w/ manual
Cartridge Edition
- All digital copy perks
- Working GBC cartridge
- Clamshell case w/ manual
Combo Edition
- All digital copy perks
- All floppy copy perks
- All cartridge copy perks
Gameplay FAQ
Is the game SFW?
Yes. The game is entirely SFW. It contains babyfur and AR themes but there is no sexual content or nudity of any kind.
How long is the game?
Speedrunning to the final cub stage of life could take around 2-3hrs. However playing casually, unlocking decor, and doing all the mini games will take longer.
Does the game actually run on Game Boys?
Yes! The game is developed specifically for the Game Boy Color and will run on everything that plays other GBC games (GBC, GBA, Analogue Pocket, etc). The cartridges are real, functional, and made with high quality custom parts. If you don’t have a Game Boy you can still emulate the rom in any emulator (SameBoy is a great choice for beginners).
Production FAQ
What else will it be released on?
The game will be ported to PC (Mac & Linux hopefully as well). It will be available as a DRM free download from my site as well as from itch.io. Due to the restrictions of app and game storefronts and out of an abundance of caution during the current plague of censorship, it will not be released on mobile, console, or steam.
Do you know what you’re doing?
I am an experienced Game Boy developer who has released multiple games with hundreds of physical copies and created dozens of custom cartridge badges for clients. I work with an Australian manufacturer to custom make all the PCBs for cartridges. I then flash, assemble, test, and ship every cartridge myself.
How far along is R&R right now?
As of May 2026, R&R is well under development. All of the care systems are functional, 50% of the mini games are completed or are near completion, 75% of sprite art is completed, and 50% of background art is completed. The game will release regardless of how many pre-orders are placed.
When will it release?
The game is set to release on 10.30.26 and a release party is planned to take place at BFC 2026 (more info soon). The game will be available in early access ahead of the release date for those who pre-ordered the game!
RISKS AND DISCLAIMERS:
With any game development process there is always the risk for issues to arise that could delay the release or cause the sacrifice of minor features. I feel confident that I will be able to fulfill the release date deadline, but please be aware that there is always the chance for something to not go as planned (supply chain issues due to the US being the worst, for instance). Pre-order customers will be kept up-to-date with progress as the development process finishes.
I am looking for R&R bug testers! Please fill out this form if you’d like to be put on the list to be a tester.