Best Dog Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated dog games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free dog games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Purrfect Apawcalypse: Patches' Infurno
Patches is dragged to school for the first ever cat-and-dog school day! All he needs to do is get this damn collar off and wreck some havoc! Will he prove cats and dogs can get along, or will he make this the Purrfect Apawcalypse?
Purrfect Apawcalypse: Purrgatory Furever
One thousand zombies from the massacre of Hachiko High are crashing Olive's birthday party! Trapped in the Grimalkin Estate they'll have to unravel the mystery behind the zombies, all while making sure their friends are having the Purrfect Apawcalypse!
Purrfect Apawcalypse: Love at Furst Bite
Olive is trapped in school in the midst of the apocalypse! With demons slaughtering every dog in sight there's only so many left to spend time with! Will their special someone be Brownie the snack-loving corgi, Sparky the sporty husky or Patches the dalmatian bookworm? You decide!
Calico
Calico is a day-in-the-life community sim game where you are given an important and adorable task: rebuild the town’s cat café and fill it with cute and cuddly creatures! Build up your café by filling it with cute furniture, fun decorations, yummy pastries, and get it bustling with animals again!
Spice&Wolf VR2
The team behind the original series has gotten together to bring you into the world of Spice and Wolf again for a second installment of VR animation! Animation has evolved from "watching" to "experiencing."
PHOGS!
In PHOGS! you play as a duo of dogs on a captivating, puzzle-filled adventure. Linked by a stretchy belly, you’ll need to bark, bite and bounce your way through obstacles set across the themed worlds of Food, Sleep and Play, in co-op or single-player.
Sam & Max Save the World
An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
Discover the true power of rice in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin! Take on hordes of demons in side-scrolling combat to reclaim the land as Sakuna, a spoiled harvest goddess banished to a dangerous island. Then, return to your mountain village and tend a field full of glorious rice.
Coloring Book for Adults
Boost your creativity with Coloring Book for Adults! Choose from a wide range of coloring pages within the app and experience coloring many different characters, patterns, and objects. Lose yourself in colors, forget about time and duties, say goodbye to stress!
My Exercise
Let's do sit-ups! Let a chubby boy do his exercise and sink into a dog's body. Maybe animals will come to cheer him up.
Hunting Simulator 2
With your hunting dog by your side, explore the Texan desert and forests of Colorado and Europe as you track down 33 animal species. Choose your gear from over 160 official weapons, accessories and clothing items (including Browning, Winchester and Bushnell).
Mushroom Cats 2
Mushroom Cats 2 - is a cute point-and-click game about Mushroom Cats that live on magical islands. Any girl will melt from tenderness, and the kids will be delighted with the funny Mushroom Cats! This fairy tale will fill any heart with good!
LOST EMBER
Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Cat Quest II
Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!
Blair Witch
Inspired by the cinematic lore of Blair Witch, experience a new story-driven psychological horror game that studies your reactions to fear and stress.
Duck Season PC
An experimental first person narrative sending you back to Summer 1988 and you have a one day rental of Duck Season. Dive into the mystery and work through the hidden secrets spilling out of the cursed cartridge. The full hit VR game playable on your traditional flat screen!
My 1/6 Lover
This is a visual novel about a lovestory with 6 routes, numerous CGs and 200,000 words. Small town, afternoon, leisure is in the air. A young man is trying to straighten himself up and finally say it to the girl of his dream. The girl shocked him with an unexpected answer. "I'm sorry, which of us do you like?"
Montaro RE
The DOGE is back!
Paw Patrol: On A Roll!
PAW Patrol is on a roll! No job is too big, no pup is too small! Join the entire PAW Patrol team—including Everest and Tracker—for 16 exciting rescue missions around Adventure Bay! Help each pup use their unique abilities to help their friends and save the day!
Wauies - The Pet Shop Game
In the tycoon game "Wauies – The Pet Shop Game," you run your own pet store. Prove your managerial skills, build pens, take care of cats, dogs, rodents and fish, fulfill your customers' wishes and expand your pet store. Play now!
Fidel Dungeon Rescue
A critically acclaimed roguelite where you can REWIND to find the optimal path through monsters, treasure and secrets. Quick to play. No grinding. No filler. Deep gameplay.
Turbo Pug DX
Turbo Pug is back and better than ever! In Turbo Pug DX you'll explore a variety of beautiful, passionately crafted environments. Collect treasures, score boosters, unlock other creatures to play as. Unlock secret mini games. Create custom level skins or enjoy skins created by other players.
Dog Sled Saga
As a rookie musher, foster a dogsledding team whose skills will grow if they're treated right. Week by week, get to know your dogs' unique traits, and carve your story into the trails of the Mount St. Something region.
Don't Disturb
Single-player puzzle adventure with a beautiful, distinctive art style and a genuinely emotional story. As a lonely dog wandering the afterlife searching for his dead master, 'Don't Disturb' explores traditional Asian views on death and the underworld.
Most played dog games on Steam
Take a look at the top dog games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. Wobbledogs
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment. Wobbledogs is a dog, wholesome and cute game developed by Animal Uprising and published by Secret Mode. Released on March 15th 2022 has received 12,145 reviews of which 11,925 were positive and 220 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played dog game, thanks to its 107 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
11,925
220
107
players
2. Animal Shelter
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now! Animal Shelter is a dog, life sim and cats game developed by Games Incubator and published by Games Incubator and PlayWay S.A.. Released on March 23rd 2022 has received 3,495 reviews of which 3,058 were positive and 437 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played dog games.
8.4
3,058
437
77
players
3. Call of Duty®: Ghosts
Outnumbered and outgunned, but not outmatched.Call of Duty®: Ghosts is an extraordinary step forward for one of the largest entertainment franchises of all-time. This new chapter in the Call of Duty® franchise features a new dynamic where players are on the side of a crippled nation fighting not for freedom, or liberty, but simply to... Call of Duty®: Ghosts is a dog, fps and action game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. Released on March 25th 2014 has received 30,913 reviews of which 19,917 were positive and 10,996 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played dog games.
6.4
19,917
10,996
73
players
4. Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition
Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare envisions a powerful future, where both technology and tactics have evolved to usher in a new era of combat for the franchise.Power Changes Everything. Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition is a dog, fps and action game developed by Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software and published by Activision. Released on November 03rd 2014 has received 25,057 reviews of which 16,240 were positive and 8,817 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played dog games.
6.4
16,240
8,817
45
players
5. DORONKO WANKO
『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie. DORONKO WANKO is a dog, free to play and cute game developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and Bandai Namco Online Inc. and published by Phoenixx Inc.. Released on March 26th 2024 has received 3,931 reviews of which 3,859 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played dog games.
9.4
3,859
72
14
players
6. To The Rescue!
To The Rescue! is a charming dog shelter simulator. Take care of unique dogs and find the right homes for as many of them as you can. Upgrade your shelter, control disease outbreaks, learn each dog's preferences, and make tough decisions, all while helping support real-world animal shelters! To The Rescue! is a dog, management and immersive sim game developed by Little Rock Games and indie.io and published by indie.io. Released on November 02nd 2021 has received 2,055 reviews of which 1,377 were positive and 678 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played dog games.
6.5
1,377
678
11
players
7. Pet idle
Pet Idle is a simulation game where you can take care of various virtual animals! Build and manage your home to be a cozy home for many pets! Pet idle is a casual, simulation and dog game developed and published by Alphaquest Games. Released on December 09th 2021 has received 690 reviews of which 539 were positive and 151 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played dog games.
7.4
539
151
5
players
8. METAL MAX Xeno Reborn
Metal Max Xeno Reborn is an action JRPG with real-time battle and vehicle combat elements. Join Talis, a lone hunter, and search for allies in a vengeance-charged war against monsters & robotic enemies. Learn new skills and collect and customize tanks as you journey through a devastated world. METAL MAX Xeno Reborn is a dog, jrpg and open world game developed by 24Frame and inc. and published by PQube. Released on June 10th 2022 has received 394 reviews of which 271 were positive and 123 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played dog games.
6.6
271
123
5
players
9. Farewell North
Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell. Farewell North is a adventure, atmospheric and story rich game developed by Kyle Banks and published by Mooneye Studios. Released on August 16th 2024 has received 425 reviews of which 410 were positive and 15 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played dog games.
8.9
410
15
3
players
10. Dogs Organized Neatly
In this 2D puzzle game you have the responsibility to arrange lovely doggos in a way that fits the grid. Dogs Organized Neatly comes with 80 brand-new hand-crafted levels and a whole bunch of dogs in all shapes and sizes. Dogs Organized Neatly is a casual, dog and cozy game developed and published by DU&I. Released on November 01st 2021 has received 1,285 reviews of which 1,262 were positive and 23 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played dog games.
9.3
1,262
23
2
players
Best deals on dog games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of dog games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted dog games.
1. The Red Lantern
The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life. The Red Lantern is a exploration, dog and choose your own adventure game developed by Timberline Studio and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on December 08th 2021 has received 1,001 reviews of which 828 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for dog category.
7.9
828
173
-98%
20.99€
0.49€
2. Wobbledogs
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment. Wobbledogs is a dog, wholesome and cute game developed by Animal Uprising and published by Secret Mode. Released on March 15th 2022 has received 12,145 reviews of which 11,925 were positive and 220 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in dog games.
9.5
11,925
220
-97%
19.99€
0.72€
3. Animal Shelter
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now! Animal Shelter is a dog, life sim and cats game developed by Games Incubator and published by Games Incubator and PlayWay S.A.. Released on March 23rd 2022 has received 3,495 reviews of which 3,058 were positive and 437 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in dog games.
8.4
3,058
437
-96%
19.50€
0.83€
4. Dog Sled Saga
As a rookie musher, foster a dogsledding team whose skills will grow if they're treated right. Week by week, get to know your dogs' unique traits, and carve your story into the trails of the Mount St. Something region. Dog Sled Saga is a racing, dog and indie game developed and published by Trichotomy. Released on September 22nd 2016 has received 787 reviews of which 720 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for dog games.
8.6
720
67
-94%
7.79€
0.51€
5. To The Rescue!
To The Rescue! is a charming dog shelter simulator. Take care of unique dogs and find the right homes for as many of them as you can. Upgrade your shelter, control disease outbreaks, learn each dog's preferences, and make tough decisions, all while helping support real-world animal shelters! To The Rescue! is a dog, management and immersive sim game developed by Little Rock Games and indie.io and published by indie.io. Released on November 02nd 2021 has received 2,055 reviews of which 1,377 were positive and 678 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for dog games.
6.5
1,377
678
-91%
18.49€
1.84€
6. METAL MAX Xeno Reborn
Metal Max Xeno Reborn is an action JRPG with real-time battle and vehicle combat elements. Join Talis, a lone hunter, and search for allies in a vengeance-charged war against monsters & robotic enemies. Learn new skills and collect and customize tanks as you journey through a devastated world. METAL MAX Xeno Reborn is a dog, jrpg and open world game developed by 24Frame and inc. and published by PQube. Released on June 10th 2022 has received 394 reviews of which 271 were positive and 123 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for dog games.
6.6
271
123
-90%
39.99€
4.25€
Free dog games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play dog games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play dog games.
1. DORONKO WANKO
『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie. DORONKO WANKO is a dog, free to play and cute game developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and Bandai Namco Online Inc. and published by Phoenixx Inc.. Released on March 26th 2024 has received 3,931 reviews of which 3,859 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free dog games on Steam.
9.4
3,859
72
14
players
2. Pet idle
Pet Idle is a simulation game where you can take care of various virtual animals! Build and manage your home to be a cozy home for many pets! Pet idle is a casual, simulation and dog game developed and published by Alphaquest Games. Released on December 09th 2021 has received 690 reviews of which 539 were positive and 151 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free dog games on Steam.
7.4
539
151
5
players
3. The Director's Disorder: Pilot Episode
The Director, a psycho killer, has chosen you to play the main character in his next film. Will you play your part and survive the night or will you be his latest victim? The Director's Disorder: Pilot Episode is a horror, thriller and emotional game developed and published by Just Sauce Studio. Released on January 19th 2023 has received 300 reviews of which 268 were positive and 32 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free dog games on Steam.
8.2
268
32