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Dog Brew - a light indie adventure where the main character, burdened by debts, decides to settle them through the art of brewing beer.
Dog Brew is a rpg, simulation and farming sim game
developed and published by Yuliy Oneshko and S-Grade.
Released on April 30th 2024 is available on Windows and Linux
in 3 languages: English, Russian and Simplified Chinese.
It has received 1,544 reviews of which 1,512 were positive and 32 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 3.50€ on Steam.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 or later
- Processor: Intel® Core™ m3-6Y30 - 1.51 GHz
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon R9 280X
- Storage: 150 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Vulkan 1.0 support
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit and newer recommended
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon R9 280X
- Storage: 150 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Vulkan 1.0 support
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Dog Brew is a cozy, unconventional indie experience that takes a playful concept and builds an unexpectedly thoughtful simulation around it. Developed and published by Yuliy Oneshko under the S-Grade banner, the game blends crafting, light management, and community-driven progression into a relaxed adventure defined by charm rather than pressure. From its opening moments, Dog Brew establishes a whimsical tone, asking players to step into the role of a beer-brewing dog saddled with debt and determined to work it off through creativity, patience, and good old-fashioned craftsmanship. The central loop revolves around brewing, but Dog Brew avoids reducing this to a shallow or purely mechanical task. Brewing is a layered process that involves gathering and cultivating ingredients, experimenting with recipes, and responding to the preferences and demands of the island’s residents. Crops must be grown, fish raised, and resources carefully managed, turning each bottle of beer into the product of deliberate planning rather than instant gratification. The joy comes not from speed or optimization, but from discovery—learning how different ingredients interact and watching your creations gradually earn both money and reputation. Equally important is the world that surrounds these systems. The island setting feels alive thanks to its quirky cast of characters, most of whom are animals with exaggerated personalities and small personal stories. Helping them often ties directly into brewing tasks, reinforcing the sense that your growing business is part of a broader community rather than a detached economic system. Conversations, errands, and tailored orders add warmth to the experience, making progress feel personal rather than abstract. Even when tasks are simple, the way they are framed helps maintain emotional engagement. Dog Brew’s pacing is deliberately gentle, encouraging players to take their time rather than rush toward an endpoint. There is a clear long-term goal—repaying debt and stabilizing your life—but the journey is structured to feel like a daily routine rather than a grind. Farming, brewing, and trading flow naturally into one another, creating a rhythm that is easy to sink into during shorter sessions or extended play. While repetition inevitably creeps in over time, the relaxed tone and steady sense of progress help soften that edge for most players. Visually, the game adopts a clean, approachable art style that supports its cozy identity. Environments are colorful and readable without being visually overwhelming, and character designs lean into humor and warmth rather than realism. The presentation prioritizes clarity and comfort over spectacle, which works well given the game’s focus on methodical systems and calm exploration. Audio design complements this approach, with unobtrusive music and sound effects that reinforce the laid-back atmosphere rather than demanding attention. Mechanically, Dog Brew does not aim for complexity on the level of hardcore management sims, but that restraint is intentional. Its systems are accessible, intuitive, and easy to understand, making the game welcoming even to players unfamiliar with crafting or farming-focused titles. Optional achievements and experimentation offer extra goals for those who want them, while others can simply enjoy the process without feeling compelled to optimize every action. This flexibility is one of the game’s strengths, allowing different playstyles to coexist comfortably. In the end, Dog Brew succeeds by knowing exactly what kind of experience it wants to deliver. It is not a game built on challenge, competition, or high-stakes decision-making, but on atmosphere, creativity, and steady personal growth. Its quirky premise, gentle systems, and inviting world combine into a relaxing simulation that feels sincere rather than gimmicky. For players who enjoy cozy indie games, crafting loops, and character-driven environments, Dog Brew offers a surprisingly rich and memorable journey—one brewed slowly, thoughtfully, and with plenty of heart. Rating: 9/10
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I enjoyed this game far more than I should have. It's a low-budget, low-price game about a dog working off his gambling debts by selling massive quantities of beer to a handful of residents of a little island. I did, however, find myself captivated by the charm and humor of the little town, and it left me with an array of questions that I spent a more-than-reasonable amount of time pondering: - how can that old lady drink so much apple cider beer? - how does a dog rack up a quarter million in gambling debt? - should I feel bad about pulling the fisherman off the wagon? - what used to be in that abandoned building? - what sorts of trials brought the farmer dogs' marriage to this place of tepid coexistence? - is it really that bad to give one cigarette to a kid? - what drove the boozer to his humble estate? Would play a sequel. 👍
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Превосходная игра с калоритными персонажами и интересными механиками
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Dog Brew is a small, simple, stupid indie management game. After racking up $300,000 in gambling debt, Sharik decides that the easiest way to pay off a loanshark is to gamble some more, brew beer, and give cigarettes to kids. Gameplay Basic crafting sim: purchase supplies, combine items at a crafting station to brew beer, play a mandatory QTE minigame to determine beer quality, sell beer, upgrade work stations, complete fetch quests for NPCs, rinse and repeat. You can also sell crops, participate in a fish market that defies explanation, and gamble on cards or a slot machine. Controls. WASD, "E" to interact, "space" to jump, and "tab" for inventory. Game did not recognize controller input. Playtime. ~3 hours to pay off debt, ~4 hours to 100% if you invest in the fish market right away. Settings. Limited to music and sound effect sliders, and toggle for fullscreen mode. What Worked For Me ✅ Decidedly off-color humor. ✅ The item descriptions. ✅ Crafting loop is addictive (for a few hours). ✅ Upgrades create a strong sense of progression. ✅ NPCs overpay for their favorite beers. ✅ Interesting art style and world/character design. What Didn't Work For Me ❎ Earning money on the fish market is tedious AF. ❎ Janky game with equally janky jumping puzzles. ❎ Matilda's name randomly changes. Final Thoughts + Recommendation This might be the dumbest, most stereotypical "boy humor" management game I've ever played. You're a blocky dog on a tiny island inhabited by the drunk and downtrodden; inventory is a mess; crafting is oversimple; and the kid extorting you for cigarettes is spray-painting male anatomy on walls. Oh, and the beer you're brewing? Genuinely grotesque. Dead moles and starfish abound. Anyway, I really enjoyed this. There's not much to explore or discover, and almost every mechanic feels a bit like gambling, but it also doesn’t overstay its welcome. Upgrading your brewery dramatically increases your profits, and brewing is strangely entertaining for a few hours. By the time I felt done with the game, the game was over. I don't recommend Dog Brew if you're looking for a cozy game, complex crafting, deep stories, or something to sink hours into. But if you enjoy management games, don't want to think too hard, and want to spend an evening brewing stupid beer, then this is absolutely worth its $3.50 USD price tag. Follow [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45365863/]Eekz Today for more crafting, life sim, management, strategy, and story-rich recommendations. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3562145174
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I really love and enjoy this game a lot! It has very simple and repetitive game play, but it's great for wasting time and relaxing! All the achievements are easy, they're just about grinding and playing. Definitely worth the few dollars!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dog Brew is currently priced at 3.50€ on Steam.
Dog Brew is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 3.50€ on Steam.
Dog Brew received 1,512 positive votes out of a total of 1,544 achieving an impressive rating of 9.27.
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Dog Brew was developed and published by Yuliy Oneshko and S-Grade.
Dog Brew is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Dog Brew is not playable on MacOS.
Dog Brew is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Dog Brew is a single-player game.
Dog Brew does not currently offer any DLC.
Dog Brew does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Dog Brew does not support Steam Remote Play.
Dog Brew is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Yuliy Oneshko,
S-Grade
Publisher
Yuliy Oneshko,
S-Grade
Release
30 Apr 2024
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