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Free Horror Game 'TAKE CARE OF THE DOG' Launches on Steam July 10

The Steam release brings a viral itch.io horror hit to a wider audience, with a sequel already in the pipeline.

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Free Horror Game 'TAKE CARE OF THE DOG' Launches on Steam July 10

Developer bodinho's free short horror game 'TAKE CARE OF THE DOG' will release on Steam on July 10, 2026. The game, which already saw 50,000 downloads on itch.io after its May 21 release, has players care for a dog that appears flat from every angle. A sequel, 'TAKE CARE OF THE CAT,' has been announced.

The free horror game 'TAKE CARE OF THE DOG' from developer bodinho is set to launch on Steam on July 10, 2026. The game previously accumulated 50,000 downloads on itch.io after its release on May 21, 2026. Players follow simple on-screen instructions to feed and play ball with a dog that looks flat from every angle, with the Steam store page recommending playing at night with the lights off and a headset. The itch.io version takes about 15 minutes to clear on a first playthrough, and the screen constantly shakes. A sequel, 'TAKE CARE OF THE CAT,' has been announced as of June 2026.

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