What it is
DOG GOD is a 2D puzzle game about an eldritch god who takes the form of a golden retriever named Brioche. Trapped in the owner's house, Brioche swaps between the human realm and the realm of gods to solve puzzles and pursue world domination... or stay and get pats.
From the developer
In the developer’s own words, from kiwimsy.itch.io.
"DOG GOD" is a 2D puzzle game following an eldritch god assuming the form of a golden retriever named Brioche, with very big plans of world domination. Stuck in your owner's house, swap between the human realm and the realm of gods as you solve puzzles and take over the world!
...or stay and receive more pats from your owner. Your call!
🐕 FEATURES
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An old god masquerading as a golden retriever, and an even older owner!
17 levels, with a variety of different mechanics to experiment with!
Custom music and sound effects!
A bark button!!!
🎮 CONTROLS
Gameboy Analog Keyboard Input D-PAD WASD or Arrow Keys A Z or . B X or , START ENTER SHIFT SELECT ✨ CREDITS
DIRECTOR Kiwi ( kiwimsy )
ARTISTS Kiwi ( kiwimsy ) Cassie ( LunaAstraCassieopeia ) Michelle ( serenesplash ) Omi ( omitrinkets )
PROGRAMMERS Randolf ( CookieJar ) Jelly ( jellycanne ) Gab ( the-real-john-videogames ) Michelle ( serenesplash )
GAME DESIGNERS Kiwi ( kiwimsy ) Cassie ( LunaAstraCassieopeia ) Gab ( the-real-john-videogames )
WRITERS Kip ( K1pling )
SOUND DESIGNERS Apollo ( apollo ) Jet ( jetwrecked )
🪙 Made for GBJAM 14 with theme "OLD GOLD". 🥗 🍌 Special thanks to Amanda, Jensen, Caitlin, Lance, and Igo for playtesting!
Editor takes
“The realm-swap rules earn some genuine aha moments, but a late sigil puzzle left me guessing instead of reasoning, so the clarity isn't quite as godly as the concept.”
“A 2nd-place GBJAM finish makes sense: 17 tight levels, custom audio, and a bark button pack a lot into a short, keyboard-only package.”
“No save and keyboard-only controls keep this off my commute list, but each tiny puzzle is a perfect little desk-break bite.”
How to play
Move Brioche with WASD or the arrow keys and use the action buttons (Z/X or ./,) to interact with the world. Solve the 17 levels by switching between realms to change what is possible in each room.
Tips
- When stuck, try switching between the human realm and the realm of gods to view the puzzle differently.
- Study the whole room before moving — order often matters in puzzle solutions.
- Test tiles that look unusual or cracked; some may not be walkable.
- Experiment with each new mechanic as it appears, since later levels tend to build on earlier ideas.
- If a route isn't working, reset and try a different approach instead of repeating the same move.
Questions
Is DOG GOD free?
Yes, the game is free on itch.io.
Where can I play it?
It runs in the browser as an HTML5 game, and a Windows download is also available on the itch.io page.
How long is the game?
It has 17 levels and is a short puzzle game, likely playable in one sitting.
Does it save progress?
The page does not mention save support, so expect to finish it in a single session.
Was DOG GOD made for a game jam?
Yes, it was created for GBJAM 14 with the theme 'OLD GOLD' and placed 2nd out of 630 entries.
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