Haunted Paws

In Haunted Paws, two puppies search for their missing owner, Maya. The trail leads to an eerie estate, where puzzling creatures, hidden clues and shared tasks await the pair. LazyFlock combines a gloomy setting with the perspective of small, self-customized dogs. The game is designed from the start for exactly two people, not as a single-player adventure with optional co-op.

No confirmed release date for the full game yet. Since Oct 8, 2026, a standalone, free-to-play Windows demo has been available on Steam. Its release should not be equated with the launch of the finished game. Prices and exact dates for the console versions are still open.

Announced are PC (Windows via Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The Xbox product page explicitly names Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, plus a version optimized for Series X|S. LazyFlock announced both Nintendo generations separately. The studio's currently available FAQ does not yet list the PlayStation and Xbox versions added later. Cross-platform play is not confirmed; the Xbox note on cross-gen multiplayer applies to Xbox generations, not automatically to PlayStation, PC or Nintendo.

Dogs can sniff out hints, dig and bark. The clues found are gathered on a clue board, while the background of the estate gradually emerges from the search for Maya. Some obstacles require coordinated actions from both players; in dangerous sections the puppies must sneak, find cover or flee from creatures. The studio also mentions encounters in which the creatures' past plays a role.

According to Steam, Haunted Paws requires at least Windows 10, 8 GB RAM, an Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-6350, and a GeForce GTX 650 Ti with 2 GB VRAM or Radeon R7 360 with 2 GB. As the recommended spec, LazyFlock lists a Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600 and a GeForce GTX 780 with 3 GB or Radeon R9 290X with 4 GB. For both profiles, DirectX 12 and 2 GB storage are listed in the store listing. The data may change before release.

No solo mode is planned. LazyFlock confirms local co-op on one device and playing together over the internet. With the planned Friend’s Pass, one person without their own full version can be invited. Which detailed rules apply at launch for each console is not fully documented; online services may also have their own subscription terms. On Steam, shared/split-screen co-op and Remote Play Together are listed.

The two characters can be changed by dog breed, coat color and markings, tail, voice and accessories, among other things. Hats and tricks are also part of the announced customization. These options shape the look of the playable team; LazyFlock has not announced a class or combat system built on top of them.

The staging combines friendly dogs with shadows, ghostly figures and occasional jump scares. The developer describes the tone as eerie rather than constantly frightening. This is the studio's own classification and not yet an independent age or intensity rating. Rescuing Maya forms the thread running through the adventure.

On Steam, German menus and subtitles are listed, but no German voice acting. In total, 14 supported text languages are listed there. LazyFlock also announces an arachnophobia mode. For Steam Deck, the studio FAQ mentions planned compatibility, while Valve does not yet give a Deck rating on the demo page.

Development and publishing are handled by LazyFlock, an independent studio from Lithuania that previously released Void Prison. Haunted Paws is built with the Unity engine. By the studio's own estimate, a full playthrough takes roughly four to six hours; this is not a measured average playtime.