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The Puppy

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65%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
74% User Score Based on 39 reviews

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About The Puppy

The Puppy is a single player survival management game with a horror theme. It was developed by Paper Dudes Game Studio and was released on June 17, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

You’ve been hired to take care of a baby for one week. Sounds easy, right? But something in this house is… wrong. During the day, everything seems normal. At night, you must monitor the cameras, keep the baby calm… and survive the dog. He doesn’t like you. He protects the baby. And he’s not an ordinary dog. Hidden beneath the animal’s skin is something far darker — a presence that shouldn’t ex…

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74%Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Highly engaging and emotionally impactful gameplay that creates a relaxing and heartwarming experience.
  • Strong ability to bring people together, encouraging quality family time and positive social interactions.
  • Unique and memorable atmosphere with charming characters and surprising depth beyond typical gaming entertainment.
  • Technical issues including frequent bugs, freezes, and performance problems that hinder smooth gameplay.
  • Lack of clear instructions and tutorial, leading to player confusion about game mechanics and objectives.
  • Unpredictable enemy behavior and hitbox problems causing frustration and difficulty in progressing.

  • gameplay

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

    The gameplay is generally praised for its charm, relaxing atmosphere, and engaging story, offering a unique and captivating experience. However, some players encounter bugs and unclear mechanics that occasionally hinder progress and understanding. Overall, the core gameplay remains enjoyable despite these issues.

    • “The charming gameplay, relaxing atmosphere, and lovable characters made it a joy to play every day.”
    • “After beating this game wow... just wow, never in my 78 years have I played a game this scary and yet so alluring, with great story, gameplay, and animations.”
    • “The game is a bit buggy, leaving you unable to complete the night at times, and the game mechanics are not properly explained enough.”
    • “Some of the mechanics in the game do not work.”

  • humor

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

    Users appreciate the game's humor for creating shared, joyful moments and featuring playful character expressions that enhance the fun. However, technical issues on certain platforms sometimes hinder the experience. Overall, the humor fosters memorable and lighthearted interactions.

    • “Instead of spending all my free time on unhealthy habits or mindlessly scrolling, I found myself sharing the game with my loved ones, laughing together, and creating wonderful memories.”
    • “I also like it when the man in the camera emotes and does funny faces lol!”

  • stability

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

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes and bugs that sometimes prevent progress. Additionally, unclear mechanics add to the frustration, making it difficult for players to understand or enjoy the gameplay.

    • “The game is a bit buggy, leaving you unable to complete the night at times, and the game mechanics are not properly explained.”
    • “Every time I start the first night, it freezes and all I can hear is the background noise. Please, developer, fix the game.”
    • “The game is confusing, freezes the PC on open, and even after beating it, I still don't know how to play.”

  • emotional

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

    The game delivers a fun and wholesome experience that resonates emotionally, often evoking heartfelt and touching moments that can bring players to tears.

    • “If you're looking for a fun, wholesome, and heartwarming experience, Puppy is absolutely worth your time.”
    • “It made me cry”

  • atmosphere

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

    The atmosphere is praised for its charming and relaxing qualities, enhanced by lovable characters, creating an enjoyable and comforting experience for daily play.

    • “The charming gameplay, relaxing atmosphere, and lovable characters made it a joy to play every day.”

  • story

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

    The story is highly praised for its captivating and thrilling nature, delivering a uniquely intense and engaging experience that stands out even to longtime gamers.

  • optimization

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

    Optimization issues arise starting from night 3, causing noticeable stuttering and FPS drops that were not present in earlier gameplay.

    • “Previous nights did not have this issue, but starting from night 3, the game begins to experience stuttering FPS.”
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The Puppy is a survival management game with horror theme. Common tags for The Puppy include indie, 2d, female protagonist, linear and time management.

The Puppy is available on PC and Windows.

The Puppy was released on June 17, 2025.

The Puppy was developed by Paper Dudes Game Studio.

The Puppy has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Puppy for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Puppy is a single player game.

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