One Dog Story (2017)

Developer: Big Way Games
Publisher: Big Way
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 513 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A nostalgic pixel-art side-scroller blending exploration, tough boss fights, and a story-driven campaign with RPG-lite choices.

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What players say

Players are split on One Dog Story. Some find it a decent metroidvania platformer with a cute dog protagonist, while others are frustrated by glitches that can softlock the game, such as a laser trap, and by poor PC settings like broken windowed mode. A few also mention shady behavior from the publisher.

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