Underplayed Gems

Hair of the Dog (2021)

Hair of the Dog cover
Developer
Tall Story Games Ltd
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.9 of 5, 111 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A whimsically dark point-and-click adventure where you fumble through Victorian England's grim underbelly with a bumbling protagonist who remains blissfully unaware of the danger.

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What players say

Players say this is a short, funny point-and-click adventure with voice acting and pixel art, and some note the puzzles are harder than expected. The game was made in two weeks and its demo version is actually a remake with higher production value. Players are looking forward to the sequel, Heir of the Dog.

Screenshots

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