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Anxiety Puppy

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98%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
98% User Score Based on 55 reviews

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About Anxiety Puppy

Anxiety Puppy is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by 小狗工作室 and was released on December 9, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

This is an emotion-focused short narrative game with an average playtime of around 1 hour. We believe that seeing and understanding our own emotions is a strength in itself. May this inner journey bring you moments of calm and resonance. Anxiety Puppy is an interactive visual novel that tells the story of a young girl in a bustling city, who, while struggling with the pressures of life and wor…

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98%Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews
story12 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art style and charming animation that create a warm and comforting atmosphere.
  • Emotionally impactful and relatable narrative about anxiety, offering a compassionate and healing perspective.
  • Simple, gentle gameplay that encourages reflection and acceptance rather than challenge, suitable for players with anxiety or interest in mental health.
  • The English translation is rough and occasionally awkward, which can slightly distract from the experience.
  • Gameplay and interaction are minimal and sometimes feel stiff or repetitive, making it more of an interactive story than a traditional game.
  • The game is quite short, with many players wishing for a longer experience to deepen the story and emotional engagement.

  • story

    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    31% positive mentions, 61% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The story of Anxiety Puppy is a heartfelt, relatable exploration of living with anxiety, presented through beautiful art and a simple yet poignant narrative. Its emotionally resonant and compassionate portrayal of mental health connects deeply with players, especially those with personal experience, though it is brief and more akin to an interactive storybook than a traditional game. Overall, it offers a touching, sincere message about self-compassion and managing anxiety.

    • “A wonderful little story about facing your fears, having compassion for yourself and the courage to make changes that are best for you.”
    • “Anxiety Puppy is an amazing short game with a touching story about a girl who's suffering from anxiety.”
    • “Rather than relying on traditional gameplay systems or mechanical challenges, the game positions itself as an interactive storybook, using metaphor, art, and quiet reflection to explore the mental strain of modern life.”
    • “There’s only one choice per 'page' and I feel it could’ve been a short story as opposed to a game.”
    • “Some of the English translation isn't absolutely perfect, but it wasn't so distracting to take away from the story.”
    • “Beautiful art and a pretty heartwarming story, though the English translation does need a bit of polish to make it perfect.”

  • emotional

    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Anxiety Puppy delivers a heartfelt and emotionally honest experience that thoughtfully explores anxiety as a feeling to be understood and accepted rather than defeated. With beautiful art, gentle pacing, and touching storytelling, the game creates a safe, intimate space for reflection and emotional connection, often resonating deeply with players. Its short length preserves emotional clarity, making it a moving and compassionate narrative about mental health.

    • “An emotional journey that provokes thought with touches of healing and compassion.”
    • “Anxiety puppy is a gentle, emotionally focused experience developed by 小狗工作室 and published by erabit that approaches anxiety not as a problem to be defeated, but as a feeling to be recognized, understood, and ultimately accepted.”
    • “The game’s gentle visuals, thoughtful pacing, and heartfelt approach turn a challenging emotion into a touching, reflective experience.”

  • graphics

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game’s hand-drawn, charming art style is widely praised for its beauty, emotional storytelling, and calming effect, creating an inviting atmosphere even during intense moments. The visuals, combined with relaxing music, effectively support the game's reflective and gentle tone, making the graphics a standout and integral part of the overall experience.

    • “The visuals do an incredible amount of emotional storytelling on their own.”
    • “The hand-drawn art style plays a vital role in shaping the game’s tone.”
    • “Even during moments of distress or surreal dreamlike sequences, the artwork remains inviting rather than oppressive, reinforcing the idea that anxiety, while uncomfortable, is something that can be approached with kindness.”

  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing, gentle melodies and ambient tones that create a calming and reflective atmosphere. It is thoughtfully integrated with moments of silence to enhance emotional depth, complementing the hand-crafted artwork and overall serene experience. Some players note the music mini-game's challenge, but overall, the soundtrack is seen as a comforting and effective element of the game.

    • “The artwork is hand-crafted which I find refreshing, and the music is overall relaxing and purposely slowed down to have a calming effect as you play.”
    • “Paired with beautiful music, the game creates a space that feels safe and reflective.”
    • “The soundtrack is understated, favoring gentle melodies and ambient tones that ebb and flow with the protagonist’s emotional state.”

  • gameplay

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    18% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The gameplay is simple and primarily point-and-click, focusing on interactive storytelling rather than traditional mechanical challenges. It emphasizes emotional engagement, visual storytelling, and introspection through gentle mechanics and metaphorical exploration. Despite its basic nature, players find it relaxing and engaging.

    • “By removing mechanical friction, the game allows players to focus entirely on emotional beats, visual storytelling, and introspection.”
    • “The gameplay is mainly pointing and clicking on items.”
    • “Gameplay unfolds through simple point-and-click interactions, light exploration, and dialogue-driven progression.”
    • “Rather than relying on traditional gameplay systems or mechanical challenges, the game positions itself as an interactive storybook, using metaphor, art, and quiet reflection to explore the mental strain of modern life.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, particularly for players looking for challenging or traditional gameplay, as its experience tends to be lightweight and passive.

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Anxiety Puppy is a casual simulation game. Common tags for Anxiety Puppy include indie, 2d, educational, female protagonist, psychological and others.

Anxiety Puppy is available on PC and Windows.

Anxiety Puppy was released on December 9, 2025.

Anxiety Puppy was developed by 小狗工作室.

Anxiety Puppy has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Anxiety Puppy for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Anxiety Puppy is a single player game.

Similar games include Koira, Florence, The Star Named EOS, Insomnia: Theater in the Head, Venba and others.