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DOGWALK

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98%Game Brain Score
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optimization, stability
98% User Score Based on 1,314 reviews

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DOGWALK is a single player action game. It was developed by Blender Studio and was released on July 11, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

DOGWALK is a charming single-player casual game featuring a big, adorable dog exploring a handcrafted paper world of winter woods. Guide a little kid to decorate a snowman by finding colorful items in a dense, emotional atmosphere filled with perfect mechanics, compelling visuals, and a humorous, heartfelt story. The game adapts to your playstyle with no fail states, offering a unique interactive experience.

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graphics108 positive mentions
optimization5 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful hand-drawn art and charming animations that create a cozy atmosphere.
  • It's a short but delightful experience that captures the joy of a child's friendship with their dog.
  • The game is free and showcases the potential of open-source software, making it accessible to everyone.
  • The game is very short, taking only about 15-30 minutes to complete, leaving players wanting more.
  • Some players experienced control issues, particularly with the child getting stuck on obstacles.
  • The gameplay can feel repetitive due to the limited interactions and objectives.
  • graphics
    170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its unique hand-drawn and papercraft art style, which creates a charming and cozy atmosphere. The stunning visuals, combined with delightful animations and a gentle soundtrack, contribute to a relaxing and heartwarming experience, despite the game's short length. Overall, the art direction is seen as a standout feature, showcasing a high level of creativity and craftsmanship that many players hope to see expanded in future projects.

    • “The hand-drawn visuals are charming, the gentle soundtrack is incredibly cozy, and trotting around with your human feels full of tiny, heartfelt moments.”
    • “The stop-motion aesthetic combined with the incredibly charming, handcrafted assets makes this game immediately stand out from everything else on Steam.”
    • “The art style is gorgeous in its simplicity, it's snow-dusted woods with cardboard-cutout-style scenery that gives the game an extra layer of charm.”
    • “But for a game with such simple graphics, it is very laggy and that was a big disappointment.”
    • “The game has some really warm vibes straight out of early/mid 2000s games with stop-motion animations and simple graphics.”
    • “Thankfully the animation style came in with a save here in the same manner as South Park: The Stick of Truth - the stop-motion/cutout style holding a consistently low framerate as an aesthetic choice made it relatively easy to ignore this issue most of the time.”
  • emotional
    75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of "Dogwalk" is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as a heartwarming and wholesome experience that evokes feelings of joy and nostalgia. The game's charming visuals, cozy soundtrack, and simple yet meaningful interactions between the dog and child create a comforting atmosphere that resonates deeply, often leaving players feeling uplifted and inspired. Many reviewers highlight its brevity as a strength, allowing for a quick yet impactful emotional journey that is both relaxing and delightful.

    • “Dogwalk is a short, adorable slice of pure comfort where you get to experience a snowy stroll as the puppy helping out a kid ❄️ — and honestly, it’s as wholesome as it sounds.”
    • “Heartwarming experience, full of love and inspiration, made me feel like a kid again.”
    • “I truly feel as if I was a dog, helping a boy build a snowman, and lived a life as the dog; I laughed, I cried, I loved, and in the end I truly understood the trials and tribulations of being this magnificent creature.”
  • gameplay
    65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and focus on atmosphere, offering a calm and charming experience that emphasizes storytelling over complex mechanics. While the leash mechanic adds a unique touch, many reviewers noted that the gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, resulting in a short experience that, despite its beautiful visuals and cute interactions, may not fully engage players. Overall, it provides a pleasant, albeit brief, adventure that is particularly appealing to younger audiences.

    • “It's the perfect blend of stunning visuals and gratifying gameplay, completed by satisfying sound design, all packaged into a wholesome little story about a dog and its boy, which certainly doesn't overstay its welcome.”
    • “The gameplay is really good too, and I wasn't expecting the kid to react in certain ways when I ran too fast or had him hit a bush by accident.”
    • “The atmosphere, the style with paper models, and the calm gameplay make it a little masterpiece.”
    • “In addition to the leash mechanics, you may get trapped in bushes or between objects.”
    • “Outstanding visuals but extremely short and barebone gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay-wise it is nothing special; Trine 3 or Biped used similar mechanics in more inventive ways.”
  • story
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is simple yet heartwarming, focusing on the journey of a young boy and his dog as they gather items to build a snowman, creating a cozy and uplifting atmosphere. While some players found the gameplay lacking in depth and the story brief, many appreciated the visual storytelling and emotional resonance, describing it as a charming and wholesome experience. Overall, the narrative is minimalistic but effective, evoking joy and nostalgia through its art and sound design.

    • “It's a very cozy and peaceful game with a simple but adorable story ”
    • “Dog Walk is a simple story about a dog, his young owner, and a snowman waiting to be completed - and somehow it tugs the heartstrings in the softest, kindest way.”
    • “Absolutely amazing artwork, great story, amazing animations, and overall great experience.”
    • “As for the gameplay of this specific one, there's really nothing much to say: it's a bit boring and there's no point or story.”
    • “This game is basically a cute dog on an adventure; this is a puzzle game with a really huge map to explore, but the sad thing is there is no mission tracker, so you wander around without a single clue of the next step in the game.”
    • “Although I was a little bit lost for a moment, I was distracted by my own mission to trip up the boy.”
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and cozy qualities, perfectly complementing the charming hand-drawn visuals and enhancing the overall relaxing experience. Reviewers highlight the gentle soundtrack as a key element that creates a peaceful atmosphere, even if it features limited tracks. Overall, the combination of beautiful art and fitting music contributes to a delightful and heartfelt gameplay experience.

    • “The hand-drawn visuals are charming, the gentle soundtrack is incredibly cozy, and trotting around with your human feels full of tiny, heartfelt moments.”
    • “The music is pleasant and fits the calm atmosphere nicely, even though there’s only one track.”
    • “The soundtrack is just as gentle as the game itself - peaceful, ambient, and calming.”
    • “The music is calming, the vibes are sweet, and even though it’s short, it feels perfectly complete.”
    • “Art is top and music brings everything to life.”
  • atmosphere
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its simplicity, charm, and positive energy, creating a cozy and therapeutic experience. Users highlight the effective storytelling through the environment, the pleasant music, and the adorable interactions between characters, all contributing to a heartwarming and immersive ambiance. Overall, the game offers a calming escape that emphasizes exploration over fast-paced action.

    • “The atmosphere is full of positive energy, and the simplicity makes it super charming.”
    • “The atmosphere, the style with paper models and the calm gameplay make it a little masterpiece.”
    • “The atmosphere is simply wonderful, their interactions are adorable, and the environment, especially the paper-like grass, brought a ton of positive emotions.”
    • “The biome and environment is cold, but the atmosphere and characters melted my heart. I sometimes wonder what it's like to be a dog, and I feel like this game gave me an answer to it.”
    • “It’s not about fast action – it’s about atmosphere and exploration.”
    • “Not for capital-g gaming™ so make sure you're here for the atmosphere!”
  • optimization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware, leading to stuttering and low frame rates. While the charming art style and gameplay are appreciated, the lack of optimization detracts from the experience for some users. However, a few players report smooth performance on higher-end systems, suggesting that optimization may vary widely depending on the setup.

    • “I really love the cute, stop-motion animation and the genuine paper mache style - outside of it not being perfectly optimized, it's a really cute game and a great way to spend a half hour or so.”
    • “Performance was buttery smooth.”
    • “Performance on Linux could be better...”
    • “Bad optimization: 9-14 fps on a 12-year-old notebook.”
    • “I have only one problem with the game: when I move the mouse far to get the dog to run, the game camera feels a bit weird, stuttering, and it's really hard to have a clear view of the things around you when doing that.”
    • “The characters have a stuttery animation, which is fine as an artistic choice, but when the whole frame was stuttering in a similar way, it wasn't playable.”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and ability to evoke laughter, particularly through the amusing antics of a dog and its interactions with a child. Players find the scenarios, such as dragging the kid around and the unpredictable nature of dog walking, to be both funny and endearing, making it a delightful experience for families. Overall, the game's lighthearted and whimsical approach to humor contributes significantly to its appeal.

    • “The amount that I and my young son enjoyed playing this was great; I thought he was going to cry from laughing so hard.”
    • “Dogwalk is a charming, offbeat game that captures the hilariously unpredictable nature of walking a dog.”
    • “It's funny to drag the kid around, especially on the ice.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is mixed; while some players appreciate its polished feel and minimal bugs, others report significant issues, describing it as "too buggy to enjoy." Overall, experiences with stability vary widely among users.

    • “Game is buggy.”
    • “Sadly, this game is too buggy to enjoy.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game is praised for being free-to-play without aggressive microtransactions, making it accessible and enjoyable without financial strain. Users appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, suggesting a positive reception towards its monetization strategy.

    • “The monetization model is fair and allows you to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content and rewards without forcing you to make purchases.”
    • “It's a free-to-play game that doesn't drain your bank account through microtransactions!”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite time-consuming, often requiring significant effort and dedication. While some elements, like the interactions with the child, add charm, the overall experience can feel tedious.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the character design and animation techniques, often finding them endearing and charming throughout the gameplay experience.

    • “I love the character design and the techniques used in the animation; I was saying 'awwww how cute' throughout the entire gameplay! ”
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DOGWALK is a action game.

DOGWALK is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

DOGWALK was released on July 11, 2025.

DOGWALK was developed by Blender Studio.

DOGWALK has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

DOGWALK is a single player game.

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