In this article we look at some dog related games that are available on the Steam platform – so this will be mainly aimed at PC owners but some also work on Mac's and Linux.
The focus is also on indie developers who put a lot of hard work in and arguably put more love and effort into the games than big game studios and publishers
We have picked 13 games for this article but there are quite a few others, you just need to search on Steam
Games list
Dog Sled Saga
Dog Sled Saga is a game where you have to foster a dog sledding team whose skills will grow if they're treated right.
dog sled saga
Features:
Pick-up-and-play racing
Deep team management simulation
Unique dogs with varying attributes and conditions
True pixel art style with frame-by-frame animation
Gamepad support
Hire and fire dogs
Hire employees for multitasking
Breed puppies
It works on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
It has a Very Positive rating on Steam
It costs £5.79 (UK)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/286240/Dog_Sled_Saga/
Domestic Dog
In Domestic Dog, you take control of a randomized dog in a randomized house. Explore the city and interact with the world for discover items and secrets.
Domestic Dog
Features:
Over 300,000,000 possible dog combinations!
Get food, water, fun, exercise and sleep to stay healthy and alive
Throw a Dog Party and invite strange dogs into your home
Visit the Dog Arcade to play retro games
Play with other dogs and animals
Shop at various stores such as Dog Depot, Bark Buy, and Gadget Store
Enjoy the effects of special powerups like iced coffee, explosive poop, or roller skates
Explore town and surrounding areas for secrets & new ways to earn XP
Tons of toys to play with
Take control of labradors, robot dogs, huskies, hover dogs, weird alien dogs and more!
There are various types of Dogs including: Biological, Alien, Robot, VR, Reptilian, Ghost, & Android
Level up or delete yourself and start a new life as a new dog in a new home
It is Windows only
It has a Very Positive rating on Steam
It costs £1.99
https://store.steampowered.com/app/340340/Domestic_Dog/
Jetpack Dog
In this Endless runner game you have to visit a dog, which the hosts left at home. But under the mat he hides a jetpack and all you need is to collect your favorite bones and not get hit by a laser. Similar to Jetpack Joyride on mobile devices but with a dog
jetpack dog
It is Windows only
It has a Positive rating on Steam
It costs £0.79
https://store.steampowered.com/app/880370/Jetpack_Dog/
Puppy Dog: Jigsaw Puzzles
Puppy Dog: Jigsaw Puzzles is the perfect game for dog lovers who also enjoy jigsaw puzzles. The game includes 84 jigsaw puzzles with pictures of cute puppies. There are 4 levels of difficulty adding to the fun. Puzzles will increase in size with additional pieces to place, and the quicker you solve each puzzle, the better rating you will get.
Puppy Dog Jigsaw Puzzles
FEATURES
84 jigsaw puzzles
4 levels of difficulty
It is Windows only
It has a Positive rating on Steam
It costs £0.79
https://store.steampowered.com/app/500590/Puppy_Dog_Jigsaw_Puzzles/
Dig Dog
This game is called Dig Dog and it is a platform game. Have you ever heard of Dig Dug – you got it, this is a similar game but with a dog as the main character. I played Dig Dug as a kid so I enjoyed this
Dig to discover treasure, adventure and bones! Jump, dash, stomp and dig your way through a strange world inhabited by stranger creatures.
Dig Dog
Features
Bone Hunt mode– The roguelike treasure hunt. Dig for bones across four worlds of increasing difficulty. Battle enemies.
Free Dig mode – An endless digging experience. Dig through an infinite set of levels with minor challenge and no game overs
Forge your own path as you creatively tunnel through each level.
Travel to new worlds! Uncover stranger and more dangerous environments.
Hunt for bones and treasure as you dive deeper.
Discover shops and buy items
An 8-bit soundtrack.
Easy control scheme – Run, dig, drop, jump or dash using only three buttons
It is Windows only
It has a Mostly Positive rating on Steam
It costs £2.89
https://store.steampowered.com/app/655380/Dig_Dog/
Putt-Putt® and Pep's Dog on a Stick
Putt-Putt and Pep’s Dog on a Stick is a Q*bert clone set in the Putt-Putt universe. It is a really colorful and fun. game There are over 100 levels. It is a bit on the easy side and it is aimed at younger audiences.
Putt putt
Features
Arcade-style games for kids ages 3 to 8
Track the scores of up to 75 players
Over 100 levels of hound-hopping fun
Junior Arcade games are jam packed with fast-and-furious game-play that satisfies kids' hunger for action and surprises! Starring lovable characters and the high-quality, hand-drawn animation that families have come to expect from Humongous Entertainment, this series will provide hours of action and fun for your children.
It works on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
It has a Positive rating on Steam
It costs £3.99
https://store.steampowered.com/app/294710/PuttPutt_and_Peps_Dog_on_a_Stick/
DOG GONE GOLFING
This is an Arcade golf game where dogs hit hockey pucks around the globe. Choose your power, pick your shot type, and plan your approach as you slap and bounce your puck towards each hole.
dog gone golfing
Various modes are available in this game
WORLD TOUR – Master the art of Dog Golfing as you compete through a series of 20 unique worlds.
SHOT STREAKER – See how long you can keep your streak going in this challenge mode where you have a limited amount of shots per hole.
ENDLESS JOURNEY – Play forever as you explore the infinite universe of Dog Golfing.
DOG GOLF ARENA – It's a 2 player battle for the title of ultimate Dog Golfer.
PRACTICE GREEN – Learn to play Dog Golf on an unlimited number of randomized holes.
Features
Unlock puck skins as you earn coins for skilled play and Howl-in-Ones.
Learn to play as a variety of unique Dog Golfers, each with their own skill sets and shot types.
Play up to 18 Holes in a round of Dog Golf against a friend or CPU opponent.
Unlock and earn achievements and compete on Leaderboards.
It works on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
It has a Mostly Positive rating on Steam
It costs £1.69
https://store.steampowered.com/app/665590/DOG_GONE_GOLFING/
Montaro
Montaro is a casual runner game featuring the doge dog (you know what that looks like)
montaro
Features
Randomly generated street levels.
Lift up highschool girl's skirts, protect your doge by panties. (you what !!!!!!)
Collect Doge coins to unlock over 8 Doge costumes.
It works on Windows only
It has an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam
It costs £0.79
https://store.steampowered.com/app/495890/Montaro/
Fidel Dungeon Rescue
Fidel is a strategy/puzzle dungeon crawler in which you play a dog called Fidel who is attempting to get through the monsters, treasure and magic in a dungeon to rescue your human.
Fidel Dungeon Rescue
Features
Pixel graphics
Many levels
Extra centipede levels, along with extra puzzle levels
Two “boss” levels
It works on Windows and MacOS
It has an Very Positive rating on Steam
It costs £7.19
https://store.steampowered.com/app/573170/Fidel_Dungeon_Rescue/
Russian Subway Dogs
An arcade game inspired by the real-life stray dogs of the Moscow metro. Compete in online leaderboards and progress through a campaign while unlocking guest critters!
Juggle vodka, bark fire, cook bears, and more! Can you steal enough food to survive
russian subway dogs
Features
Inspired by real life stray dogs who’ve learned to navigate Moscow’s subway system!
Take on Campaign Mode with dozens of levels and over 100 unique challenges
Endless Mode with online leaderboards and a score-driven difficulty algorithm
Featuring detailed pixel art of Moscow’s world famous subway stations.
Play as your favourite animals from other indie games and comics
It works on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
It has a Very Positive rating on Steam
It costs £11.39
https://store.steampowered.com/app/762610/Russian_Subway_Dogs/
Puzzle Puppers
Puzzle Puppers is a puzzle game about stretching cute dogs to their food bowls.
puzzle poppers
Features:
Collect Bonus Hams and you’ll unlock special levels!
Portals that teleport the dog elsewhere in the level.
Multiple food bowls – so many choices, but which one is the right one?
Has 80 levels with a challenge for all skill levels, ranging from the casual player to the most hardcore puzzle fans.
It works on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
It has a Very Positive rating on Steam
It costs £3.99
https://store.steampowered.com/app/578430/Puzzle_Puppers/
Mimpi Dreams
Mimpi is a dog who becomes the “Superdog” in his dreams. Help him to save his friends by manipulating the environment (peing on it, yes seriously) of 6 worlds in this mix of adventure, puzzle, and platformer.
Mimpi Dreams is a casual game, do not expect strong challenges but its still fun to play and it is free to play with some low cost optional DLC.
Mimpi Dreams
Features
Casual gameplay combining platformer, puzzles and adventure
5 different worlds to explore: stoneface forest, tesla landscape, bottle seaside, fairytale and medieval castle!
keyboard and mouse controls designed for PC (you can also use the gamepad).
Different camera zoom and more parallax backgrounds.
It works on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
It has a Vary Positive rating on Steam
It costs £0.00
https://store.steampowered.com/app/444770/Mimpi_Dreams/
Jolly Rover
Jolly Rover is a 2D point and click adventure, featuring a crazy cast of poxy pirate pooches. It also includes casual elements, such as an integrated hint system, and task bar.
Jolly Rover
Features:
60 beautifully rendered scenes to explore
25 colourful, fully animated and voiced characters
Traditional point and click adventure with simple one-click interface
Unlockable extras
It works on Windows and MacOS
It has a Very Positive rating on Steam
It costs £6.99
https://store.steampowered.com/app/58200/Jolly_Rover/