Free Dog Games on Steam
Steam currently has 726 Dog games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Dog game rankings were last updated on 2/4/2025.
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1. Super Auto Pets
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
Super Auto Pets holds the #1 spot for "best free Dog game on Steam" with a Player Score of 89. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,360 positive reviews and 3,165 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Super Auto Pets on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/24/2021 |
| Developer | Team Wood Games |
| Publisher | Team Wood Games |
| Steam App Id | 1714040 |
2. Arrow a Row
Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss.
Arrow a Row has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dog games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,760 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,277 positive reviews and 483 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 8/20/2023 |
| Developer | Lonerangerix |
| Publisher | Lonerangerix |
| Steam App Id | 2495980 |
3. Animal Shelter 2: Prologue
Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2: Prologue! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!
Animal Shelter 2: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dog games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 151 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Animal Shelter 2: Prologue on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/13/2024 |
| Franchise | Games Incubator |
| Developer | Games Incubator |
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| Steam App Id | 2887780 |
4. DORONKO WANKO
『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.
DORONKO WANKO has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dog games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,706 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,641 positive reviews and 65 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run DORONKO WANKO on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/26/2024 |
| Franchise | Phoenixx Inc. |
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| Publisher | Phoenixx Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2512840 |
5. 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.
Mimpi Dreams has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dog games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,056 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 992 positive reviews and 64 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/22/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 444770 |
6. Animal Shelter: Prologue
In Animal Shelter Prologue, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
Animal Shelter: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dog games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,720 positive reviews and 166 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Animal Shelter: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/3/2021 |
| Developer | Games Incubator |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1661260 |
7. Pet idle
Pet Idle is a simulation game where you can take care of various virtual animals! Build and manage your home to be a cozy home for many pets!
Pet idle has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dog games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 527 positive reviews and 145 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pet idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/9/2021 |
| Developer | Alphaquest Games |
| Publisher | Alphaquest Games |
| Steam App Id | 1774100 |
8. Pug and Seek
Pug and Seek is a hide-and-seek game: clever pugs run, hide, and cause chaos, while Jack, the unstoppable streamer, must find, catch, and return them to the pen. Challenge friends online and prove who is the master of hide-and-seek!
Pug and Seek has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dog games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
9. Wauies - The Pet Shop Game
In the tycoon game "Wauies – The Pet Shop Game," you run your own pet store. Prove your managerial skills, build pens, take care of cats, dogs, rodents and fish, fulfill your customers' wishes and expand your pet store. Play now!
Wauies - The Pet Shop Game has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dog games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 221 positive reviews and 118 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. Pet Shop Simulator: Prologue
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Run your pet shop! Find new homes for pets, thus fulfilling the dreams of your customers. Take care of the needs of animals by selling the right items and get involved in matters related to the pets home life!
Pet Shop Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dog games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 300 positive reviews and 81 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pet Shop Simulator: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/16/2024 |
| Franchise | Games Incubator |
| Developer | Games Incubator |
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| Steam App Id | 2778420 |
More Free Dog Games
Explore even more rankings for the 87 best free Dog games available on Steam.
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| 592 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 151 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 9/13/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 3/26/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 3/22/2016 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 11/3/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 12/9/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 8/13/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 1/10/2018 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 4/16/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/30/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/30/2024 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/2/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/16/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/10/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/25/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/5/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/9/2024 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/19/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/1/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 27). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). Animal Shelter 2: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). DORONKO WANKO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 23). Mimpi Dreams on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Animal Shelter: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 19). Pet idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Pug and Seek on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 22). Wauies - The Pet Shop Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Pet Shop Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.