The Puppy

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

In "The Puppy," you play as a nanny caring for a baby in a remote house, where a mysterious and hostile dog lurks at night. Using surveillance cameras and managing daily tasks, you must keep the baby calm and survive escalating supernatural threats. Each day introduces new challenges, uncovering a dark presence hiding beneath the dog's form.

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Single-Player

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly scary and immersive, providing a thrilling experience that leaves players on edge.
The story, gameplay, and animations are highly praised, with many players expressing a desire for a sequel.
Despite its issues, some players find the game to be a unique and enjoyable experience, describing it as a fever dream.

The game is plagued by bugs and freezing issues, making it unplayable for some users.
Mechanics are poorly explained, leading to confusion and frustration among players.
The hitboxes and enemy movements are inconsistent, making gameplay feel random and unfair.

stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes and bugs that can prevent players from completing levels. Additionally, the lack of clear explanations for game mechanics exacerbates the frustration, leading to a confusing experience overall.
- “The game is a bit buggy, leaving you unable to complete the night at all 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, God, developer, fix the game.”
- “Confusing; it freezes my PC on startup. I beat the game and still don't know how to play.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Gameplay is a mixed experience, with some players finding it engaging and thrilling, particularly praising its scare factor and story. However, issues such as bugs, unclear mechanics, and non-functional features detract from the overall experience, leaving some unable to complete the game.
- “After beating this game, wow... just wow! Never in my 78 years have I played a game this scary and yet so alluring. The story, the gameplay, the animations.”
- “The game is a bit buggy, leaving you unable to complete the night at all at times, and the game mechanics are not properly explained.”
- “Some of the mechanics in the game do not work.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have reported that while earlier nights ran smoothly, they began experiencing stuttering FPS starting from night 3, indicating potential optimization issues in that segment of the game.
- “Previous nights didn't have this issue, but starting from night 3, the game begins to stutter with low FPS.”
- “The optimization is terrible; I experience constant frame drops that ruin the gameplay.”
- “Despite having a powerful PC, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find humor in the game primarily through the amusing expressions and antics of the camera man, which adds a lighthearted touch to the experience. However, some players express frustration with technical issues that detract from their enjoyment, indicating that while the humor is appreciated, it is overshadowed by performance problems.
- “I also like it when the man in the camera emotes and does funny faces! LOL!”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is praised for its captivating and terrifying elements, creating a unique blend of fear and allure that leaves a lasting impression on players.
- “After beating this game, wow... just wow! Never in my 78 years have I played a game this scary and yet so alluring. The story, the gameplay, the animations.”