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Grapple Dog

2D platformer built around jumping and swinging with a grappling hook

Medallion Games · Published by Super Rare Originals · Released Feb 10, 2022

ActionAdventureIndie

As of Oct 28, 2026: -75% right now, $3.74

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 748
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
72% of 11 in 30 days
Players
3
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Oct 19, 2022
Minimum PC
128MB
2 GB RAM · 0 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 88/100 (critic reviews)

What is Grapple Dog?

In this single-player 2D platformer, you guide Pablo, a dog with a grappling hook, through 33 levels across six worlds to stop the robotic overlord Nul from destroying the world. You jump across obstacles, collect gems, search for secrets, fight bosses, and sail between worlds.

For you if...

  • +you like replaying levels to improve your time trial runs
  • +you want a lighthearted adventure with accessibility options

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer open-world exploration over completing separate platforming stages
  • −you want to play cooperatively rather than on your own

What players say

87% of 748 reviews are positive · 72% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise the pixel art and variety of platforming mechanics. Common complaints center on inconsistent grappling, abrupt momentum loss, and level layouts that disrupt fast movement.

Screenshots and trailer

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Grapple Dog system requirements

Minimum: 128MB, 2 GB RAM, 0 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10
Processor
2.0 ghz
Graphics
128MB
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
44 MB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does Grapple Dog have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Grapple Dog run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
22
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Portuguese - Portugal, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese.

Does Grapple Dog use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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