Most of this year’s blockbuster games are still way in the future. So, to keep you and I company until then, the doggos are here! Here are 9 doggo games you can play right now. I know the title reads 10, but one of the games on this list is part of the games that are in the future. So technically it’s 9 playable games. However, seeing how scarce games about dogs are, I made an executive decision to include it.
Enough talk, let’s game!
PaRappa The Rapper™ Remastered
The player takes on the role of PaRappa, a paper-thin rapping dog, who is trying to win the heart of a flower-like girl named Sunny Funny. However, he is intimidated by the presence of Joe Chin, a rich, narcissistic dog who goes overboard with his attempts to impress Sunny. To impress Sunny Funny, PaRappa learns to fight at a kung-fu dojo and takes a driver’s education course to get his license. However, when he crashes his dad’s car, he must earn money at a flea market to pay for it.
When Sunny’s birthday comes up, PaRappa must get her a cake, but ends up ruining it after an encounter with Joe. He makes a new one by watching a cooking show and proceeds to eat a lot of it on the day. When spending some time alone with Sunny, he is suddenly overcome with the need to go to the bathroom and must rap against his former teachers to get to the front of the queue. Then one night, PaRappa is invited to Club Fun, and asks Sunny to go with him, to which she agrees. PaRappa then raps on stage with everybody, rapping solo at the end of the song and expressing his feelings for Sunny.
Available Now
Far Cry 5
Okay, now technically this is not a “dog game”, but it allows you to bring a dog with you on your missions. It also allows you to pet the dog, Boomer. Run around with Boomer in Hope County, Montana, home to a fanatical doomsday cult known as Eden’s Gate. Stand up to cult leader Joseph Seed & his siblings, the Heralds, to spark the fires of resistance and liberate the besieged community.
Available Now
Website Steam Epic Games PlayStation Store
Far Cry: New Dawn
Yes, yes, yes, I know. This is a sequel to Far Cry 5 and being a sequel, the ability to complete mission with a doggo is carried over. You and Timber the dog will dive into a transformed vibrant post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a global nuclear catastrophe. Lead the fight against the Highwaymen, as they seek to take over the last remaining resources.
Available Now
Website Steam Epic Games PlayStation Store
Far Cry 6
Okay, I am done with Far Cry after this. This time you will get to play with Chorizo. What is Chorizo’s ability on the field is yet to be known, but speculations point to him being a medic. You can replenish your health with Chorizo by your side. Both of you will dive into the gritty world of a modern-day guerrilla revolution to liberate a nation from a dictator and his son.
Available 7th October 2021
Website Epic Games PlayStation Store Ubisoft Store
Okami
Take the role of Amaterasu, the Japanese sun goddess who inhabits the form of a legendary white wolf Shiranui. Use magical abilities, attacks, and Celestial Brush techniques to restore the land of Nippon to its previous glory full of life and colour.
Available Now
Website Steam PlayStation Store Nintendo Switch
Mimpi
Explore strange new worlds and enjoy unique adventures in Mimpi! Mimpi is a fantastic new adventure, puzzle, and platformer game. The game is like a psychedelic illustration come alive. Mimpi the dog is searching for his master in eight diverse worlds. The environment is seldom repetitive, the puzzles are always new. The story is told without words by the game world itself. The game can be played by anyone: kids, adults, hipsters, and crypto terrestrials.
Available Now
Website Steam Android iOS Microsoft Store
Mimpi Dreams
Help Mimpi save his friends by peeing on everything in his path in this sequel! No, seriously, you save Mimpi’s progress by peeing on checkpoints in this game. Platform through six different worlds of puzzling dreams in this dog adventure. Chill in this trippy, casual illustration come alive.
Available Now
Website Steam Android iOS Nintendo Switch
Call of Duty: Ghosts
You and your highly trained German Shepherd, Riley, take on a series of missions spanning the globe. Call of Duty®: Ghosts is an extraordinary step forward for one of the largest entertainment franchises of all-time. This new chapter in the Call of Duty® franchise features a new dynamic where players are on the side of a crippled nation fighting not for freedom, or liberty, but simply to survive.
Available Now
Website Steam PlayStation Store
Cat Vs Dog
Cat vs Dog is an entertaining game in which these two characters, a dog and a cat, will face each other in a battle throwing things at each other. To throw the objects you will have to maintain the finger on top of your character. Take into account the wind strength.
Available Now
Now, it is available for Android as well, however it is “an updated” version. According to the people in the comments, those that played the original version are not fond of this new version and want the old version, like that available for iOS. However, if you have never played this game, you can give the new version a try.
Dog Run – Pet Dog Game Simulator
When there is no more content, and you need to complete the list. Remember, scary boss.
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If you have a favourite dog video game, share with us in the comments. If enough of you comment, we might compile those suggestions into a Reader’s Choice list.