The prevalence of cat games like Stray and Cat Quest highlights a gap in dog-centric games. Dogs traditionally appear as enemies in many games, whereas cat games focus on emotional narratives. A compelling dog game could feature a wayward hound's adventures, reflecting the chaos and trouble dogs get into. Emotional themes around abandonment, similar to the game Copycat, could enhance the storytelling. The need for a dog game that embodies this emotional connection and fun is emphasized, as current games do not match the cat game experience.
A dog game could be a very simple thing. Taking inspiration from Little Kitty, Big City, we could control a wayward hound searching for a way home. Naturally, hijinks would ensue - just think of all the trouble your homebound pup gets into, and imagine the damage he could do when loosed on the world.
What I'd really love is a dog game pulling narrative inspiration from Copycat, which tackles themes like abandonment and loss. Having a dog is an emotional endeavor - they're not called "man's best friend" for nothin'.
No reason a "Stray but a dog" game couldn't do the same. Sure, there are games that have you play as a dog - is a highlight here, but those aren't strictly dog games in the way Stray or Little Kitty, Big City embody the idea of a cat game.
I need a game that lets me chase squirrels, get the zoomies, and live out the chaos of being a rambunctious pup.
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