PHOGS! similar games & best alternatives

PHOGS!

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One • 2020

Should you play it?

In PHOGS! you play as a duo of dogs on a captivating, puzzle-filled adventure. Linked by a stretchy belly, you’ll need to bark, bite and bounce your way through obstacles set across the themed worlds of Food, Sleep and Play, in co-op or single-player.

What works
  • Adorable and charming art style
  • Fun and accessible cooperative gameplay
  • Relaxing and whimsical atmosphere
  • Good length with collectibles and hats
  • Supports local and online co-op
Things to keep in mind
  • Some bugs and physics glitches reported
  • Controls can be clunky or unintuitive solo
  • Not very challenging or complex
  • Online co-op can have synchronization issues
  • Price may feel high for some players

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Pikuniku

  • Degrees of Separation

  • Squirreled Away

  • LEGO® Voyagers

  • The Spirit and the Mouse

  • Lil Gator Game

  • Cats Love Boxes

  • KeyWe

  • 24 Killers
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • The Spirit and the Mouse

  • Cats Love Boxes

  • 24 Killers
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Cooperation

    KeyWe
  • Autonomy

    Leap up no Justu: Double
  • Escapism

    Grow Home

Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

PHOGS!: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Continuation

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    "Players report long play sessions, replaying for collectibles and achievements, and enjoying multiple modes, indicating sustained engagement."

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  • Cooperation

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    "Core gameplay revolves around teamwork and communication between two players."

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Relaxing, whimsical world and gameplay provide a strong escape from real-life stress."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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    "Levels contain secrets, collectibles, and hidden areas rewarding curiosity and discovery."

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  • Expression

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    "Character customization with hats, skins, and cosmetic items allows for personal expression."

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  • Fantasy

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  • Fellowship

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    "Strong social connection through cooperative play with friends, partners, or family."

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  • Growth

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    "Some learning involved in puzzle solving and timing, but overall low complexity limits deep skill growth."

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Relaxation

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  • Sensation

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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  • Value

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    "Players feel the game offers reasonable entertainment value, especially on sale, but some find limited replayability."

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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    "No threat or failure states; stable and forgiving gameplay environment."

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