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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Enigma of Fear
Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you.
Slitterhead
"I must eliminate them...ALL..." The bodiless "Hyoki" hunts down the brain-devouring "Slitterheads", lurking in the alleys of a neon-lit city
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.
Gourdlets
An easygoing sandbox game about building towns for cute vegetable folks. Create your perfect community then watch as the gourdlets make themselves at home. No objectives, no points, just good vibes. Play in full screen, or let your gourdlets hang out at the bottom of your screen!
The Heroes Around Me
The Heroes Around Me tells a story of a family of 3: the hard-working and quiet father – Nan, his daughter Lili, and their pet dog Sesame. Players will experience the harshness and warmth in the simpler time of the 1990s, where lots of stories are untold.
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.
Merry XMerge
Merry XMerge is a good board game for all ages this Christmas. Put together Christmas cakes and candies to make them more attractive. Merry Christmas.
Arizona Sunshine® 2
It's time to say hello to your old pal, Fred. Arizona Sunshine® 2, the next-gen sequel to the fan-favorite VR apocalypse, packs even more gore-geous zombie action! And what's better than braving the end of the f*cking world alone? Surviving it with your new best friend--Buddy.
Bluey: The Videogame
Play a brand-new story set across 4 interactive adventures, explore iconic locations, play your favourite games from the TV show and also play with your friends and family in local multiplayer.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 lets you duke it out with the biggest and best fighting character roster yet! Choose your favorite brawlers, master their unique move sets, and use all-new powerful Supers to land the finishing blow with friends or across a unique, roguelike player campaign!
STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
Put down roots on your new farm in the peaceful town of Forgotten Valley. Bring life to the land by cultivating crops and raising animals, find love among the town's friendly folk, and make lasting memories with a family of your very own.
That Which Gave Chase
A first-person dog sledding thriller. Play as a sled dog musher hired to transport a scientist deep into the unforgiving wastes of the arctic.
Everdream Valley
A farming adventure with a dash of magic. Play solo or up to a 4-player coop. By day, restore your quaint farm into a summer paradise. Explore, raise crops, care for animals and rebuild your home. At night inhabit various creatures through your dreams and bring enchantment to the valley.
Furry Reich 🐺
Furry Reich 🐺 is a heartwarming romance game with Anti-war love story at the front. Fall in love with your fellow officer and navigate the challenges of military life hand-in-hand. Relaxing gameplay and cute atmosphere. Everyone is worthy of love. Make love Not War
Pets Hotel
Welcome to Pets Hotel, a place where you can start the business you always dreamed of! Pets Hotel gives you a unique opportunity to build, design, and run a place where pets can feel at home. Cats, dogs, turtles, and many other animals are waiting for you to take care of them!
METAL DOGS
Set in a world after the destruction of humankind, the harsh battle of the combat dog "Pochi" begins. Explore dungeons that change every time you enter, get a wide variety of weapons, and power up your dog! Hunt the evil "WANTED"! Enjoy exhilarating battles casually in this shooting action game.
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.
The Lost Dachshund
Your granddaughter is coming over on the ferry from the mainland. You have promised her a puppy for her birthday– a dachshund named “Peanut”. But Peanut has escaped her pen and is free on the island. You must traverse the island and rescue the mischievous puppy, before your granddaughter arrives.
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!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 April 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 11,874 reviews of which 11,661 were positive and 213 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 131 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
11,661
213
131
players
2. 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 30,773 reviews of which 19,790 were positive and 10,983 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played dog games.
6.4
19,790
10,983
90
players
3. 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 25,004 reviews of which 16,196 were positive and 8,808 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
16,196
8,808
75
players
4. 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 3,414 reviews of which 2,984 were positive and 430 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played dog games.
8.4
2,984
430
60
players
5. HUMANITY
A unique blend of puzzle-solving and action-platforming. Play a lone Shiba Inu charged with commanding massive, marching crowds to the goal in Story Mode, or browse a wide array of user-made levels crafted via the in-game Stage Creator! HUMANITY is a puzzle, puzzle-platformer and singleplayer game developed by tha ltd. and Enhance and published by Enhance. Released on May 15th 2023 has received 437 reviews of which 413 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played dog games.
8.7
413
24
15
players
6. 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 3,848 reviews of which 3,779 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played dog games.
9.4
3,779
69
9
players
7. 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 2,040 reviews of which 1,374 were positive and 666 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played dog games.
6.6
1,374
666
8
players
8. 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 681 reviews of which 534 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played dog games.
7.4
534
147
6
players
9. 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 776 reviews of which 709 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played dog games.
8.6
709
67
5
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 1,254 reviews of which 1,232 were positive and 22 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
1,232
22
4
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 April 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 951 reviews of which 785 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for dog category.
7.8
785
166
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. 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 2,040 reviews of which 1,374 were positive and 666 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 91% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in dog games.
6.6
1,374
666
-91%
19.22€
1.73€
3. 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 11,874 reviews of which 11,661 were positive and 213 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 85% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in dog games.
9.5
11,661
213
-85%
20.40€
3.06€
4. 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 3,414 reviews of which 2,984 were positive and 430 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for dog games.
8.4
2,984
430
-84%
20.06€
3.21€
5. 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 25,004 reviews of which 16,196 were positive and 8,808 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 67% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for dog games.
6.4
16,196
8,808
-67%
59.99€
19.79€
6. 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 30,773 reviews of which 19,790 were positive and 10,983 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 67% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for dog games.
6.4
19,790
10,983
-67%
59.99€
19.79€
7. 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 1,254 reviews of which 1,232 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for dog games.
9.3
1,232
22
-50%
2.49€
1.24€
8. HUMANITY
A unique blend of puzzle-solving and action-platforming. Play a lone Shiba Inu charged with commanding massive, marching crowds to the goal in Story Mode, or browse a wide array of user-made levels crafted via the in-game Stage Creator! HUMANITY is a puzzle, puzzle-platformer and singleplayer game developed by tha ltd. and Enhance and published by Enhance. Released on May 15th 2023 has received 437 reviews of which 413 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for dog games.
8.7
413
24
-50%
29.99€
14.99€
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 April 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 3,848 reviews of which 3,779 were positive and 69 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
3,779
69
9
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 681 reviews of which 534 were positive and 147 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
534
147
6
players