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My Little Puppy

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98%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
optimization, grinding
98% User Score Based on 1,161 reviews

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My Little Puppy is a single player casual platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Dreamotion Inc. and was released on November 6, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you." While spending time in dog heaven, Bong-gu the Welsh Corgi suddenly catches his dad's scent. Now, he embarks on a journey to meet his dad. Will Bong-gu be able to see his dad again?

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,161 reviews
story258 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions

  • Beautiful, heartfelt, and emotional story about a dog's journey to reunite with his owner in the afterlife, resonating deeply with pet owners and animal lovers.
  • Adorable and expressive art style with detailed animations that truly capture the character and emotions of dogs, complemented by a touching soundtrack.
  • Varied and accessible gameplay with platforming, puzzles, quick-time events, and mini-games that keep players engaged without overwhelming difficulty.
  • Short game length, approximately 4-6 hours, which may leave players wanting more content or replayability.
  • Occasional clunky controls and sensitivity issues, particularly with jumping mechanics and some quick-time events.
  • Some gameplay elements, like stealth sections and certain mini-games, can feel repetitive or frustrating and may disrupt narrative immersion.
  • story
    582 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is an emotionally rich and heartfelt journey about a corgi named Bong-gu searching for his owner in the afterlife, blending warmth, charm, and moments of profound sadness. It masterfully conveys themes of love, loss, grief, and hope through expressive art, minimal dialogue, and varied character backstories, resonating deeply with pet lovers and evoking powerful emotional responses. While the gameplay is simple and often secondary, the storytelling shines as the game's centerpiece, delivering a moving, memorable narrative experience.

    • “The story really hits home for anyone who has a pet or has ever said goodbye to one.”
    • “My little puppy is a delightful game with an absolutely wonderful art style and a very simple story: you are a dog in the afterlife who have sensed your human.”
    • “This is a really beautifully written story, with beautiful graphics, and easy mechanics.”
    • “The game is over-bloated with minigames when the story should be enough.”
    • “There was also exposition left out in places and added into places that just stilted the flow of the storyline, like the whole story of the vet lady just felt shoehorned in and we lost track of our original premise of the story of reuniting our character and his father.”
    • “Precisely because the story was strong from the opening, the developments in the latter half were extremely disappointing.”
  • emotional
    568 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "My Little Puppy" is an intensely emotional and heartwarming game that deeply resonates with pet owners and players alike, often moving them to tears through its touching storytelling, lovable characters, and beautifully crafted visuals. It masterfully balances moments of joy, sadness, and heartfelt connection, making it a memorable emotional journey that explores themes of love, loss, and loyalty with genuine authenticity. Players unanimously praise its capacity to evoke profound feelings, making it a standout emotionally impactful gaming experience.

    • “This game finds every way to hit on all kinds of deep emotional levels - the human characters cry, the dogs cry... I ugly cried the whole time.”
    • “One of the most distinctive aspects of My Little Puppy is its emotional honesty. In this way, the game transcends its mechanics and becomes a kind of emotional storytelling that connects directly to the heart.”
    • “The story is simple but incredibly emotional; it captures the pure love between a dog and their human in a way that feels genuine rather than forced.”
  • gameplay
    244 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "My Little Puppy" is generally simple, accessible, and varied, incorporating platforming, puzzles, quick-time events, and mini-games that keep the experience engaging without being overly challenging or complex. While some players found certain mechanics repetitive, occasionally awkward, or frustrating, especially during chase and stealth sequences, most appreciated how the gameplay complements and enhances the emotionally resonant story, maintaining a lighthearted and charming tone throughout. The game prioritizes narrative and emotional connection over deep or punishing gameplay, making it a well-crafted, heartfelt experience especially appreciated by casual and story-focused players.

    • “There are many kinds of puzzles and gameplay inside the game which keep it interesting and engaging.”
    • “Moreover, the amount of unique gameplay features in each level is highly commendable, such as avoiding the polar bear on weak ice and working together with the dog chew toy to climb desert-rock cliffs.”
    • “The gameplay is varied and fun, the controls are mostly tight, and just when you're getting familiar with one mechanic it introduces another one; though it’s not a punishing experience, it keeps the gameplay fresh.”
    • “The gameplay is extremely repetitive and, worse, unsatisfying.”
    • “I found myself failing stages not because I made a mistake, but due to technicalities or awkward mechanics, which completely pulled me out of the experience.”
    • “The game fails to actually tell you what it wants from you, it repeatedly uses some of the most frustrating mechanics that I wish would have been left back in the early 2000s (lots and lots of stealth missions, chase sequences, QTEs, etc.), and for some things you're just expected to know what the game wants from you without any tutorials or innovative interfaces to help guide you through this.”
  • graphics
    141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a beautifully stylized, warm, and adorable hand-drawn art style that greatly enhances its emotional storytelling and immersion. The visuals are charming, polished, and suitable for a range of systems, with animations capturing realistic and heartfelt dog mannerisms. While occasionally experiencing minor performance issues or slowdowns, the graphics are widely praised for their aesthetic appeal and strong contribution to the overall heartfelt and touching experience.

    • “The overall art style, in combination with the hand drawn-style cutscenes, enhance the storytelling, immersion, and enjoyment of the game drastically.”
    • “The visuals are beautiful and warm, perfectly matching the tone of the story, and the art style makes every location feel alive and full of personality.”
    • “Words cannot describe how stunningly beautiful this game is, both in terms of its story as well as visuals.”
    • “The controls are janky and the graphics are slow.”
    • “Story is the best part of this; unfortunately I cannot recommend in its current state due to some general jankiness with animations, some of the quicktime events are infuriating and the key takeaway for me is this claim claims to be "deck verified" when it runs absolutely horrible on the deck even graphics settings as low as they can go.”
    • “But that might very well be a skill issue and/or lack of visuals due to a very blurry screen as well so yeah.”
  • music
    79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in this game is widely praised for its beautiful, emotional, and immersive qualities, perfectly complementing the story and visuals. Many reviewers highlight its calming, cinematic, and memorable soundtrack that enhances both serene and intense moments, often evoking strong feelings. The soundtrack’s fitting variety and delicate orchestration contribute significantly to the game's heartfelt atmosphere and overall experience.

    • “The excellent soundtrack and sound design significantly enhance the emotional and immersive experience.”
    • “The soundtrack deserves special praise as well — it complements the emotional beats of the narrative wonderfully and enhances the overall immersion.”
    • “The music, composed with delicate piano and orchestral themes, further reinforces the mood, balancing peaceful serenity with moments of wistful nostalgia.”
    • “There were a couple of technical glitches like the music tripping up or weird moments of no control after certain actions.”
    • “Maybe it hasn't got the graphics, music and any other elements of an AAA.”
    • “And while I wouldn't call the music a standout in the way that some games' are (where some tracks can stick with you long after you finished the game), it fits the game well, and never detracts.”
  • humor
    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is widely praised for its charming, heartfelt, and often silly moments that balance emotional depth with lightheartedness. Players consistently highlight funny character interactions, clever jokes, and comforting childish humor that enrich the bittersweet, emotional narrative, making for a memorable and engaging experience.

    • “There are plenty of sweet and funny moments, and the gameplay feels clever without ever getting frustrating.”
    • “A bittersweet journey full of tearful reunions, funny interactions, and close calls.”
    • “The animation is lovely, the jokes are genuinely funny, and the whole vibe just makes you feel good.”
  • atmosphere
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a beautifully crafted atmosphere that is both charming and emotionally resonant, blending adorable visuals with deeply moving themes. Its diverse and visually stunning environments create a tender, dreamlike mood that immerses players without relying on complex dialogue or spectacle. Overall, the atmosphere is warm, sincere, and captivating, enhancing the game's heartfelt storytelling.

    • “You can travel through a range of classic platforming environments — deserts, icy regions, and oceanic landscapes, each rendered with care and a distinct atmosphere.”
    • “An incredibly beautiful and moving game that, despite its cute exterior, deals with very dark and serious themes while still maintaining an atmosphere of hope.”
    • “From the moment my little puppy begins, its art direction immediately establishes a tender, dreamlike atmosphere.”
  • optimization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game generally runs smoothly across a range of systems, including older setups, maintaining solid framerates with minimal stuttering. However, it offers limited performance options and occasional minor drops, likely due to intensive fur rendering. Overall, the optimization is strong but could benefit from more customization settings.

    • “My little puppy runs really well at a solid framerate with minimum specs, and even on a much older setup it still ran smooth, earning a 4/5 rating on performance.”
    • “Performance is smooth across different systems, with visuals being acceptable and animations running without major issues.”
    • “Although there were some minor performance drops, likely due to all the fur being rendered at once, overall the game runs well on both newer and older setups.”
    • “Mostly framerate drops and general stuttering.”
    • “As for performance, the game is lacking optimization options.”
    • “I encountered some minor performance drops, probably caused by all that fur being rendered at once.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding is often described as tedious and repetitive, with some predictable and unengaging elements that affect pacing and enjoyment. However, a few players find it relaxing and enjoyable, though overall it can become annoying and unfun, sometimes requiring extra effort or resources to progress.

    • “The pacing is just off, the gameplay is tedious, and the animations are cheap.”
    • “Thereafter it was increasingly tedious, annoying and unfun mini games.”
    • “I don't quite enjoy the design of the general bad guys, and find their stealth missions to be tedious.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability is limited due to the game's linear, story-driven structure, with most content uncovered after a single playthrough. Some players appreciate the chapter secrets and the ability to revisit specific sections, but overall, the game offers minimal incentive for multiple replays beyond achievements.

    • “Every chapter has secrets you can find, and it really adds to the replayability of the game.”
    • “While replay value is basically non-existent after you've found everything/uncovered all secrets, I hope for more in the future, as there's a lot of potential left!”
    • “My only negative comment is that it isn't super replayable due to the storyline nature of it; however, there is a way at the end to go back to specific chapters if you enjoyed the game in that section.”
    • “Which now typing this, aside from the achievements, this game does not have any replay value.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game generally runs smoothly and is stable, with an overall great performance. While there are occasional minor technical issues like music glitches and brief loss of control, no major bugs or crashes were reported.

    • “Now that said, the game runs great.”
    • “All in all, game runs great, story is awesome, grab the tissues because you're going to need them.”
    • “There were a couple of technical glitches like the music tripping up or weird moments of no control after certain actions.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development is praised for its impressive designs and thoughtful storytelling, creating deep emotional connections and empathy for each character, even for those without prior related experiences.

    • “The character designs are incredible and the choices the team made with them make this story feel complete, giving all of them a story that makes you feel empathy and a connection to them, even if you've never had a dog.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features no microtransactions, ensuring a fair experience without pay-to-win elements, and respects players' time, contributing to its overall positive reception.

    • “No bugs, no microtransactions, it respects your time, it made me laugh and cry, it's just an amazing game that I cannot recommend enough.”
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My Little Puppy is a casual platformer game with fantasy theme.

My Little Puppy is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing My Little Puppy.

My Little Puppy was released on November 6, 2025.

My Little Puppy was developed by Dreamotion Inc..

My Little Puppy has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked My Little Puppy for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

My Little Puppy is a single player game.

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