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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel I3 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidea GTX 950 DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 400 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel I3 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidea GTX 950 DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 400 MB d'espace disque disponible

CANINE

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Released May 10, 2023
sample: 350 reviews posted after launch (117 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 350 reviews (« Very Positive »)
5,89€ 2,94€ -50%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Most players breeze through this bite-sized indie experience in under two hours, yet 97 percent of the 350 reviews celebrate the journey. A charming canine-saving premise anchors the adventure, earning a stellar 97 percent post-launch approval rating across the board.

In-game

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« Nice short horror game with stealth, PSX graphics and a bit of humor, the length is perfect and it even has a scoring system to give it some replayability. The price is affordable too, totally worth it. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I saved doggo. ♥♥♥♥ if i'm gonna replay it, i don't care about any other ending. I find doggo. Doggo happy. Me happy. Monster sad. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Adopten perritos y compren Canine. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Good old PSX style survival horror game. I had a laugh when at some point the guy finds a shotgun but says, "I do not know how to shoot, so why would I need it". Well at least he has a ball. Recommended. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« This is pretty short for being a 5.99 game. I got it on sale and I recommend you do as well. What is here though is amazing and I can't argue with the message at the end! If you love dogs you'll love this game! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« the last of us un poroto, me cague todo »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Why would anyone recommend this? »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Burning bag'o'dogdoo at the doorstep I dance on. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« The premises are interesting but I got bored out of corridors after only 5/10 mn of play. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Not a bad game, but it's just "meh". Most reviewers seem to have similar opinion but they still recommend it and that's why it currently has 97% positive reviews. You can skip it unless you really like dogs. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« run and hide from giant mutant dog, to save regular dog »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played

In players' words

« Nice short horror game with stealth, PSX graphics and a bit of humor, the length is perfect and it even has a scoring system to give it some replayability. The price is affordable too, totally worth it. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Why would anyone recommend this? »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I saved doggo. ♥♥♥♥ if i'm gonna replay it, i don't care about any other ending. I find doggo. Doggo happy. Me happy. Monster sad. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Burning bag'o'dogdoo at the doorstep I dance on. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Adopten perritos y compren Canine. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« The premises are interesting but I got bored out of corridors after only 5/10 mn of play. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Good old PSX style survival horror game. I had a laugh when at some point the guy finds a shotgun but says, "I do not know how to shoot, so why would I need it". Well at least he has a ball. Recommended. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Not a bad game, but it's just "meh". Most reviewers seem to have similar opinion but they still recommend it and that's why it currently has 97% positive reviews. You can skip it unless you really like dogs. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« This is pretty short for being a 5.99 game. I got it on sale and I recommend you do as well. What is here though is amazing and I can't argue with the message at the end! If you love dogs you'll love this game! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« run and hide from giant mutant dog, to save regular dog »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« the last of us un poroto, me cague todo »
👍 anonymous review · 1 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
85 % pos · n=66
Content / longevity
83 % pos · n=42
Graphics / art
85 % pos · n=34
Story / writing
83 % pos · n=30
Value for money
97 % pos · n=29
Audio / music
89 % pos · n=18
Stability / bugs
50 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=5
Performance
100 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay665673
Content / longevity423525
Graphics / art342932
Story / writing302532
Value for money292810
Audio / music181611
Stability / bugs6303
Interface / UX5005
Performance3300

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 42 min.

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

<2h
96 % (n=274)
2-10h
100 % (n=71)
10-25h
100 % (n=4)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2023 : 100% positive100MayJun 2023 : 93% positive93JunJul 2023 : 100% positive100JulNov 2023 : 94% positive94NovOct 2024 : 94% positive94Oct

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5,6 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 11 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 20 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics delight users, with 56 positive mentions out of 66 focusing on gameplay
  • Visuals capture the right retro aesthetic, drawing 29 positive mentions out of 34
  • Content satisfies buyers efficiently, highlighted by 35 positive mentions out of 42
  • Pricing feels exceptionally fair, reflected by 28 positive mentions out of 29
  • Narrative elements strike a chord, gathering 25 positive mentions out of 30

Weaknesses

  • Interface design frustrates navigation, accumulating 5 negative mentions out of 5
  • Adventure length leaves some wanting more, underscored by 23 quick-completion keyword notes
  • Technical glitches occasionally disrupt the rescue mission, with 3 negative mentions out of 6 regarding bugs

Who is it for?

Completionists and horror-curious players looking for a quick, inexpensive, dog-saving scare will find an absolute treat here.

Is CANINE worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 350 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics delight users. Current price: 2,94€ (50% off).

Verdict

CANINE proves that brevity is the soul of wit, delivering a tightly packaged horror-comedy experience that overwhelmingly satisfies. Despite a few interface hiccups, its stellar pricing and charming premise make it an effortless recommendation.

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