Puppergeist

A visual novel where rhythm challenges help troubled dog spirits

Serenity Forge · Published by Serenity Forge, Mecrew Games · Released Aug 20, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 189
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 20 in 30 days
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Aug 28, 2026
Minimum PC: ® HD; 4 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Puppergeist?

This 2D visual novel follows Claire, a witch searching the Doggie Underworld for her lost pup. Alongside the demon Lunne, you listen to dog spirits' stories and clear rhythm minigames to help them and advance the plot.

For you if...

+you prefer approachable rhythm challenges over expert-level difficulty
+you enjoy stories about friendship, love, and loss

Not for you if...

−you want a long campaign with extensive content

What players say

94% of 189 reviews are positive · 85% of 20 in the last 30 days

Players praise the bittersweet writing, character art, music, and rhythm minigames. Some report awkward timing in certain challenges.

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Puppergeist system requirements

Minimum: ® HD, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.00 GHz or equivalent or higher
Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does Puppergeist have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Puppergeist 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

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 11
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese.

Does Puppergeist 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