Pipedog Is the Next Cozy, Surrealist Social Platformer Worth Adding to Your Wishlist
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Dreamware Media's upcoming social platformer Pipedog combines minimalist exploration, wildlife photography, and Journey style multiplayer encounters across an endless world of pipes.
If you have been waiting for a new title to capture that quiet, wandering magic found in games like Journey, developer Dreamware Media might have just delivered. Their upcoming social platformer, recently reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, drops players into the paws of an origami style dog navigating an endless labyrinth of massive, decaying industrial systems. There are no frantic speedrunning mechanics or plumber references here. Instead, you simply explore shifting environments, document strange local critters with an in-game camera, and uncover the secrets of a forgotten civilization.
What makes the project particularly interesting for our social feeds and group chats is its approach to multiplayer. Much like the anonymous companionship that made Journey so memorable, Pipedog lets you cross paths with other players organically and form a traveling pack on the fly. It is a refreshing shift away from high stakes competitive lobbies and heavy battle pass grinding. You just hang out in a surreal space with your friends or strangers, tackling vertical climbs and snapping photos of lizards at your own pace.
This minimalist, atmospheric design is a sharp pivot for Dreamware Media, especially considering their previous project was Hyperbeat, a high energy rhythm game about knights chasing optimal performance. Pipedog does not have a firm release date yet, but it is already live on Steam for wishlisting. For players who treat gaming as a space to decompress and connect with others after a long day, this one deserves a spot on your radar.
Tags: Pipedog, PC Gaming, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Steam
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun