Summary
When people say, “It’s a dog’s life,” they mean life is difficult or dull, but these games prove how wrong they are! These titles are full of adventure and puzzles with charming dog protagonists leading the way. Players can enjoy a cozy life as a human’s companion, take to the streets as a canine detective, and so much more.
Whether exploring the Scottish countryside or battling against feline supremacy, these amazing dogs will keep players entertained for hours. Step into the paws of a canine hero and embark on an unforgettable adventure.
Superstar PaRappa is the Vanilla Ice of the dog world, popular but not the best rapper, and he is on a mission to change that. There are six songs to master in aclassic rhythm gamestyle, but getting a Good or Cool rating is harder than it looks! There’s no button-mashing here - a successful rap is all about timing and rhythm. This high-quality remastering also offers some bonus content, which is ideal for players who experienced it on the original PlayStation and might enjoy some extras.
It’s a lot of goofy fun being a two-dimensional rapping dog, especially for players who enjoyed this title the first time around. PaRappa is the kind of game to play to appreciate the origins of rhythm games. Whether they playPaRappa the Rapperfor nostalgia and memories or just want to see what everyone is raving about, this is guaranteed fun.
Sam & Max Hit The Roadis a classic 90ssatirical gamethat still draws a crowd today. The game stars a dog in a trenchcoat and a sarcastic rabbit who, for some reason, doesn’t feel the need to wear clothes. This quirky pair of detectives are on the trail of a missing creature in this animated cult classic and during their adventure, they meet a host of interesting folk. The story is fun and diverting, and the interactive environments are full of mini-games to play.
Despite the colorful cartoon aesthetic of the game (think:Ren & Stimpy), it is not made for children.Sam & Max Hit The Roadisn’t as adult as the comic books it’s based on, but the content is pretty bizarre in places, and it revels in gratuitous edgy humor. The script is smart and witty, but there are a lot of jokes that are not appropriate for young kids. It is one game highly recommended for teen and young adult fans of retro titles!
3Dog Gone Golfing
Master The Art Of Dog Golfing
Theperfect golf gamefor people who don’t like golf. The style ofDog Gone Golfingis reminiscent of old-schoolWormswith its pixel graphics and 2D view and has simple power-plus-trajectory gameplay. It has multiple modes, so players can enjoy a solo campaign or a pass-and-play co-op game with a friend.Dog Gone Golfingplayers must use a frustrating mix of luck and skill to succeed, making this a very addictive game!
Despite its name, there are no golf balls. Instead,Dog Gone Golfingplayers hit hockey pucks across the green, sliding them into tricky holes in an attempt to score the highest. The most fun to have in this game is playing against a friend for an added competitive edge. However, players without friends nearby can play against AI (in the form of Robotic K-9 units) or take on the endless mode of infinite randomly generated courses. There is something for everyone in this cute and casual canine arcade game.
4Disney Bolt
A Nostalgic Adventure With A Canine Hero
Disney’s Boltwas originally available to play shortly after the release of the Disney movie, but there is no need to watch the movie before playing the game. The story is an exciting adventure of good versus evil, as one would expect from a superhero movie. Players take on the role of the two main characters: stealthy hacker Penny or super-strong superdog Bolt. As the game progresses, players unlock new superpowers, but Bolt’s fighting style is usually enough to take down even large groups of enemies.
While it is fun to play as the smart and skillful Penny, most players will likely enjoy the Bolt-centered levels most of all. There is something so charming and funny about the way Bolt launches himself at the enemy, snout first. The gameplay is cinematic and exciting, and despite being an older game, it still looks good and hasn’t lost any of its finesse. WhileBoltis great for kids, it is thankfully challenging enough for adult gamers to enjoy too.
Okamilooks and feels like no other adventure game. Set in a whimsical Japanese environment, players must defeat an eight-headed demon who has destroyed a once beautiful land. The animation is smooth and stylish and looks like it is lifted straight from the pages of a Japanese artist’s sketchbook. The controls are relatively easy to master and while combat is fun, players may find themselves wanting to just sprint around as the mystical white wolf for hours.
At first,Okamiseems like a serious journey into a mythical Japanese story but soon it becomes clear that this game is more than that. It is full of warmth and humor, and a surprising amount of dog-related fun. As the sun goddess Amaterasu, players transform into a white wolf who not only fights enemies but also barks, digs up bones, and catches birds like any regular canine.Okamiis truly something special and out of the ordinary, and a real feast for the eyes.
Chicory: A Colorful Taleinvites players to step into a coloring book world in which all the color has mysteriously vanished. The usual master of the brush, Chicory, has disappeared too, and it is up to the player as their number one fan to help restore color to the world and find their hero.
Players can explore a cartoonish top-down world in solo or co-op mode, coloring as they go and solving tricky puzzles. At first, this may seem like a cutesy painting game but as players adventure on, it soon becomes obvious that something darker is at play in this world. What mysterious dark forces are at play? And what happened to Chicory? There are so many secrets to uncover, collectibles to find, and new brush stylesand colorsto unlock, making this the perfect game for completionists. The story is surprising and heartfelt, and overall, this is not a game to be underestimated.
7Super Space Pug
Defend Against Fish-Flinging Felines
Any player looking for a chaotic game that wouldn’t be out of place in an old-school arcade should check outSuper Space Pug.In it, players take on the role of Demetrius the Third, a cute canine astronaut whose mission is to defeat the evil space cats.Super Space Pugdropsplayers straight into an asteroid-filled space battle as soon as they click Play. This is not a game for players aiming to “win,” but more for those who want to see how long they can stay alive!
Likeany good arcade game,Super Space Pugis full of non-stop fun and game-changing power-ups. Anyone who has played classic arcade games such asMoon PatrolorExisuswill recognize the frantic horizontal shoot-em-up gameplay. The action is non-stop and intense, whether players are using the Poop Cannon to clear meteors or flinging ninja stars at the nasty space cats. This is a super fun game for both solo players or to play against friends in the vastness of space.
8Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs
Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogsis an addictive combination of areal-time strategy gameand tower defense fun! Players can choose to lead a clan of ninja cats or a platoon of Samurai puppies but, of course, dogs rule in this list. The gameplay is simple but engaging, and set in a Japanese watercolor cartoon world. The soundtrack is dreamy classical Japanese music, which complements the overall style.
There are 65 fantastic levels inNinja Cats vs Samurai Dogs, each increasing in difficulty as the player makes their way across the map. Strategy is key as the levels get harder, and players can choose to either make a beeline straight to the enemy stronghold or find a more varied route to the end. Players make each game their own by combining magic and martial arts as they try and stop the onslaught of furry enemies.
9Grapple Dog
Swing Through A Cute Adventure
Grapple Dogis a fun and well-designed 2D,pixel art platform gameinspired by retro platformers. Players take on the role of Pablo the Grapple Dog who discovers a powerful grappling hook that he can use to maneuver around each level. The gameplay is classic platform fun: avoid the deadly spikes, battle big bad bosses, and collect gems.
Pablo is an adorable protagonist who, after accidentally releasing the evil overlord Nul, must help defeat him once again. This exciting story drives the game and entices players to take on each challenging stage. The controls are smooth and intuitive, and the characters are cute and funny, making it a real pleasure to play.
Farewell Northis a bewitching journey through one of the most thought-provoking story-driven games around. In this world, players take on the role of both Chesley, a sweet border collie, and their human companion. On land, Chesley takes the lead, exploring the land by paw, while the human is in charge of the canoe.
As the game progresses, the pairexplore the stunning Scottish highlands, herding, playing fetch, and finding collectibles. The controls are relatively easy but may take some practice to master on water. The most joy, however, comes from exploring as Chesley and finding ways to restore color to the countryside.Farewell Northis a semi-open world full of intriguing puzzles, but everything is discovered at the player’s own pace as they travel by boat or by paw.
