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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP ou plus récent Processeur : Double cœur 1,9 GHz Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD 4000 ou supérieure. DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 250 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Ce jeu ne peut pas afficher plus de 60 images par seconde.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 ou plus récent Processeur : Double cœur 1,9 GHz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD 4000 ou supérieure. Espace disque : 300 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Ce jeu ne peut pas afficher plus de 60 images par seconde.

Russian Subway Dogs

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Released August 2, 2018
sample: 276 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 276 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 85/100 (Metacritic) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+10)
14,79€ 3,69€ -75%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Barking at bears and snatching sausages from commuters defines this frantic arcade survival, cementing a stellar 97 percent positive rating across 276 total reviews. Players dive in deep, with 118 positive mentions out of 118 in the two to ten hour bracket proving the loop instantly hooks.

What it's about: Un jeu d’arcade au rythme effréné inspiré par les véritables chiens errants du métro moscovite. Parviendrez-vous à voler suffisamment de nourriture pour survivre ?

In-game

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« Come for the sense of humour, stick around for the deceptively complex system-driven gameplay. FEED AN ELK TO AN ELK! FEED AN ELK TO AN ELK! FEED AN ELK TO AN ELK! »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2018 · 0 h played1
« Le jeu est très sympa, les références dans les animaux déblocables sont cool. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2018 · 31 h played
« c'est un jeu arcade tres charmant avec un concept simple. le pixel art et les visuel sont magnifique, l'humour tres sympa, les personnage bonus sont un plus vraiment cool. pour le moment le jeu est vraiment sympa et je le recommande »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« dog jump dog bork dog eat bear big bear hit dog dog die very good game. will bork and die again. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2020 · 13 h played
« I'm clearly into this, if not really that good at it. Definitely recommended for oldschool pixel arcade fans. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2020 · 13 h played
« I just found this difficult and dumb. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2024 · 0 h played
« There's a meme but not a lot of gameplay here. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2021 · 0 h played
« https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2974402668 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2974402686 »
👍 anonymous review · May 2023 · 229 h played
« Thank you for supporting the Vita in its last breath! <3 »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2022 · 0 h played

In players' words

« Come for the sense of humour, stick around for the deceptively complex system-driven gameplay. FEED AN ELK TO AN ELK! FEED AN ELK TO AN ELK! FEED AN ELK TO AN ELK! »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2018 · 0 h played1
« I just found this difficult and dumb. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2024 · 0 h played
« Le jeu est très sympa, les références dans les animaux déblocables sont cool. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2018 · 31 h played
« There's a meme but not a lot of gameplay here. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2021 · 0 h played
« c'est un jeu arcade tres charmant avec un concept simple. le pixel art et les visuel sont magnifique, l'humour tres sympa, les personnage bonus sont un plus vraiment cool. pour le moment le jeu est vraiment sympa et je le recommande »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2974402668 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2974402686 »
👍 anonymous review · May 2023 · 229 h played
« dog jump dog bork dog eat bear big bear hit dog dog die very good game. will bork and die again. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2020 · 13 h played
« Thank you for supporting the Vita in its last breath! <3 »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2022 · 0 h played
« I'm clearly into this, if not really that good at it. Definitely recommended for oldschool pixel arcade fans. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2020 · 13 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
88 % pos · n=151
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=57
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=43
Content / longevity
83 % pos · n=35
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=32
Performance
77 % pos · n=13
Value for money
50 % pos · n=12
Multiplayer
82 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
71 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay151133810
Graphics / art575700
Audio / music434300
Content / longevity352906
Story / writing323200
Performance131003
Value for money12615
Multiplayer11902
Interface / UX7502
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 42 min.

🪤 88 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
90 % (n=72)
2-10h
100 % (n=118)
10-25h
98 % (n=62)
>25h
100 % (n=24)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,2 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 37 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Core gameplay mechanics drive the chaos with 133 positive mentions out of 151
  • Charming pixel art styling earned unanimous praise with 57 positive mentions out of 57
  • The soundtrack sets the tone flawlessly, backed by 43 positive mentions out of 43
  • Delightful narrative touches brought absolute joy with 32 positive mentions out of 32

Weaknesses

  • Content variety leaves some players wanting more, resulting in 6 negative mentions out of 35
  • Price perception is slightly divided, showing 5 negative mentions out of 12
  • Multiplayer experiences missed the mark for a couple of users with 2 negative mentions out of 11

Who is it for?

Fans of fast-paced arcade action looking for quirky humor and high-score challenges will feel right at home.

Is Russian Subway Dogs worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 276 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay mechanics drive the chaos. Current price: 3,69€ (75% off).

Verdict

This clever canine simulator delivers tight mechanics and infectious audiovisual charm that easily overshadows minor content limits. Backed by post-release support maintaining a 97 percent approval rating, it stands as a brilliantly executed indie gem.

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