The Good Dog: Chasing Shadows

Survival horror about a dog scavenging supplies amid paranormal threats

Poultry Party Games · Released May 5, 2026 · Early Access

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 80
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 14 hours ago; Oct 28, 2026
Minimum PC: –; not published

What is The Good Dog: Chasing Shadows?

This Early Access, third-person survival horror game casts you as a dog protecting its family from paranormal entities. In Fetch mode, you explore abandoned towns and buildings across three maps, sniff out tools, dig up items, and use barks, bites, and gadgets as daily supply targets rise and resources become scarcer.

For you if...

+you enjoy exploration under increasing pressure to gather resources

Not for you if...

−you expect an easy introduction when playing alone

What players say

86% of 80 reviews are positive

Players praise playing with friends and the variety of dog breeds. Recurring complaints concern bugs and unclear guidance.

Screenshots and trailer

The Good Dog: Chasing Shadows screenshot 1

The Good Dog: Chasing Shadows system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run The Good Dog: Chasing Shadows?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10

Does The Good Dog: Chasing Shadows have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does The Good Dog: Chasing Shadows run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
The native resolution is not the default one
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does The Good Dog: Chasing Shadows 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