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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows Processeur : Dual Core Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows Processeur : Dual Core Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible

TAKE CARE OF THE DOG

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Released July 9, 2026
AdventureIndieFree-to-play
sample: 151 reviews posted after launch (66 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 93 % · 151 reviews (« Very Positive »)

Nearly every single player finishes this brief canine adventure in under two hours, bounding straight through a surprisingly impactful narrative. With 141 positive reviews out of 151 total post-launch, the community embraces its bite-sized charm.

What it's about: Hello! Hi! How are you? It's time to play! TAKE CARE OF THE DOG is a short story about... taking care of a dog! Play around, follow him, find items, go get the water in the basement (for some reason) and a lot more!

In-game

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« A true sequel to The Godfather(1972) Words cannot describe how cinematic and life changing of an experience this was. I loved taking care of THE DOG »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« [i] I took care of the dog. [/i] It's a free and pretty short game to complete. You take care of a dog, feeding it, playing fetch, and all is well... »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« When you take care of the dog, the dog takes care of you. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« A nice short horror game. No jumpscares, but the ambience is epic. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« hmu for all your dogsitting needs »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« nooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so scary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« The basement is too effing big I got lost immediately and almost as soon as I find my way out (such as the game wants you to) they're telling me to go back? Nope. And the music is annoying as hell »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« You cant kill the dog :steamsad: »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« honestly i was having a really bad night like the usual screaming and crying and ♥♥♥♥ and i just wanted to take care of a cute dog and this made it worse 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« It's an original idea that gives mixed feelings, in the vein of squirrel stapler. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played

In players' words

« A true sequel to The Godfather(1972) Words cannot describe how cinematic and life changing of an experience this was. I loved taking care of THE DOG »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« nooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so scary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« [i] I took care of the dog. [/i] It's a free and pretty short game to complete. You take care of a dog, feeding it, playing fetch, and all is well... »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« The basement is too effing big I got lost immediately and almost as soon as I find my way out (such as the game wants you to) they're telling me to go back? Nope. And the music is annoying as hell »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« When you take care of the dog, the dog takes care of you. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« You cant kill the dog :steamsad: »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« A nice short horror game. No jumpscares, but the ambience is epic. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« honestly i was having a really bad night like the usual screaming and crying and ♥♥♥♥ and i just wanted to take care of a cute dog and this made it worse 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« hmu for all your dogsitting needs »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« It's an original idea that gives mixed feelings, in the vein of squirrel stapler. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 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
72 % pos · n=40
Story / writing
85 % pos · n=20
Content / longevity
75 % pos · n=12
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
75 % pos · n=4
Value for money
100 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay402956
Story / writing201712
Content / longevity12912
Graphics / art6600
Audio / music4301
Value for money4400
Stability / bugs1001
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 18 min on median; those who dislike it: 18 min.

🪤 100 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
93 % (n=148)
2-10h
100 % (n=2)
10-25h
100 % (n=1)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay mechanics win over the crowd with 29 positive mentions out of 40 total.
  • The narrative hits home, securing 17 positive mentions out of 20.
  • Visual presentation pleases aesthetic tastes with 6 positive mentions out of 6.
  • Free pricing satisfies everyone, pulling 4 positive mentions out of 4.

Weaknesses

  • Length frustrates some rushed explorers, with 15 mentions noting it as too short.
  • Content limitations leave a couple wanting more, showing 2 negative mentions out of 12.
  • Gameplay occasionally stumbles, registering 6 negative mentions out of 40.

Who is it for?

Cozy adventure fans seeking a quick, free, and emotionally resonant afternoon distraction.

Is TAKE CARE OF THE DOG worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 93% of 151 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay mechanics win over the crowd. The game is free to play.

Verdict

TAKE CARE OF THE DOG delivers a fleeting yet memorable experience backed by a stellar 93 percent overall approval rating. While over in a flash, its heartfelt story and endearing focus leave a lasting impression on those who boot it up.

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