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One Dog Story is an engaging pixel adventure game with RPG elements, gameplay that’ll get you hooked for hours, and well-developed characters. You wake up in an underground laboratory, free again after a horrific accident. Prepare to explore this expansive game world and its many secrets and mysteries.

One Dog Story is a action, indie and adventure game developed by Big Way Games and published by Big Way.
Released on April 28th 2017 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 7 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese and Korean.

It has received 514 reviews of which 405 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 4.77€ on Eneba.

The Steam community has classified One Dog Story into these genres:

Action Indie Adventure Platformer Pixel Graphics Side Scroller Cute 2D Metroidvania Atmospheric Exploration Mystery Story Rich Great Soundtrack Historical Singleplayer Shooter Action-Adventure Futuristic Hack and Slash

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7/Vista/8/10
  • Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 320M+
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1750 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
MacOS
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.8+
  • Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 320M+
  • Storage: 1750 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+
  • Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 320M+
  • Storage: 1750 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any

User reviews & Ratings

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July 2025
Decent game with flaws (potential game-breaking issues) As the trailer looked promising, the dog character is cute, and the game was on 92% off sale, I decided to give it a try. The gameplay is actually quite fun - a platformer with item collecting. While not particularly complex, the developers did a good job of keeping the content engaging without becoming too repetitive. The story revolves around exploring a deserted illegal science lab, but you’re not alone- there are various NPC scientists and creatures. This game offers rich content but I skipped most text, focusing on the action part. At the end can choose to spare or kill, join or leave for different endings. The map isn't particularly big but has secret paths and treasure rooms, some of which contain interesting weapons. Despite its low price, this game doesn’t feel cheap. However, to fully enjoy the game, you’ll need to overlook some flaws. Below, I’ll list some of the issues I encountered, but keep in mind despite these, I still think the game is worth playing. Key Mapping My first impression wasn’t great, mainly due to the uncomfortable keyboard mapping. The default settings are: Right-click to jump (push) and Left-click to shoot. My index finger nearly cramped after swinging the baseball bat to deal with a few early evil spiders, and the jump button felt awkward. I remapped the controls to Num 1, Num 3, and Space, making the game much more playable. Weapons The game doesn’t overwhelm you with enemies, but later you’ll definitely need better weapons. The default melee baseball bat can be painful, but once you find a firearm in one of the blue toolboxes, the game becomes enjoyable. There are quite a few unique weapons to discover, since there’s no buying/selling system, weapons can be missed, encouraging players to explore beyond the main mission path. Most weapons have unlimited ammo, enemies often drop limited, powerful ammo, so whether you choose to avoid or eliminate enemies, both strategies feel rewarding. Bosses Most bosses lack complexity. They typically have 1-2 attack patterns, despite their long health bars, they’re easier to deal with than groups of regular enemies. Inventory Mechanics Health and save vendors are easy to find, but the save vendor can only be activated once - when you pass it automatically. If you die, your inventory is lost, including any weapons you picked up before saving. You don’t get to see your inventory, and you can’t interact with it - your items appear when needed. This became an issue for me. At first I didn’t notice, but later, after picking up a rocket gun and die (the game isn’t easy, toxic water and lasers are instant death), I lost the rocket gun and didn’t realize it until the next map. As a result, the rocket gun was locked forever, and I couldn’t pick up its upgrades. The game didn’t detect my inventory to switch it to another upgrade. Game-Breaking Bug After reading posts in the community, I realized I wasn’t the only one with this issue. Later in the game, you’re required to collect 4 crystals, each found in a toolbox in different rooms, to open a portal. Finding the crystals isn’t hard, but collecting all 4 without dying is challenging. The problem is that if you die, you lose the crystals, and they’re nowhere to be found (not in the toolbox anymore). I had to restart the entire level and avoid death to complete the mission. That’s when I faced the real challenge: a room with 3 moving laser bars. I got stuck in the laser room for a while and eventually looked up walkthroughs on YouTube. A 2019 video showed that the lasers should disappear for a second every few seconds, but in my gameplay they didn’t. After restarting the level twice without a fix, I decided to test my skills and force my way through the area. Above the laser there’s a small, safe space, and by double jumping precisely into it three times, I managed to pass the room. Thankfully, the door at the end of the corridor wasn’t locked. I had to repeat the precise jumps when I returned. Additionally, I fell out of the map multiple times during my playthrough. Overall This is an 8-year-old game, still playable. I didn’t expect to spend almost 4 hours on it but I did, which speaks to its value. While I can’t recommend it due to the potential game breaking glitches, it’s still worth 1-2 hours of time. [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43342176-Why-Not-Games/#browse] My curator page
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Nov. 2024
One Dog Story Review: Heartwarming Adventure Overview One Dog Story is a charming adventure game developed by Big Way Games. Released in 2021, this indie gem shines with: Gameplay - Explore vibrant worlds - Solve puzzles - Interact with adorable creatures - Uncover the dog's story Pros - Emotional storytelling - Vibrant hand-drawn graphics - Immersive soundtrack - Challenging puzzles Cons - Short gameplay (4-6 hours) - Limited character customization - Some players report minor bugs Verdict One Dog Story delights with its heartwarming narrative and engaging gameplay. Rating: 4.5/5 Recommendation If you enjoy: - Emotional storytelling - Whimsical adventure games - Puzzle-solving - Charming visuals Then One Dog Story is a must-play.
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Frequently Asked Questions

One Dog Story is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.

One Dog Story is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.99€ on Steam.

One Dog Story received 405 positive votes out of a total of 514 achieving a rating of 7.44.
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One Dog Story was developed by Big Way Games and published by Big Way.

One Dog Story is playable and fully supported on Windows.

One Dog Story is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

One Dog Story is playable and fully supported on Linux.

One Dog Story is a single-player game.

There is a DLC available for One Dog Story. Explore additional content available for One Dog Story on Steam.

One Dog Story does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

One Dog Story does not support Steam Remote Play.

One Dog Story 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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One Dog Story PEGI 7
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Release 28 Apr 2017
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