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About Dogpile
Dogpile is a roguelike deck-builder from Toot Games, released on PC and Mac in 2025. It’s a strategy game where you play cards representing dogs, merge smaller dogs into larger ones, and customize them with Traits to strengthen your deck. The goal is to build a formidable dog army while managing resources and refining your strategy. It’s a lighthearted take on deck-building, blending cute visuals with tactical depth. The single-player mode focuses on progression through repeated runs, where each session tests your ability to adapt and optimize. If you enjoy incremental upgrades and resource management, this might appeal.
Gameplay
Each run starts with a hand of dog cards. You play them to earn money, which you spend on merging dogs, buying new Traits, or expanding your deck. Merging pairs of dogs increases their size and power but limits future options, forcing you to balance short-term gains with long-term strategy. The turn-based battles require positioning stronger dogs in key spots while managing energy and risk. Between runs, you can tweak your deck, unlocking new Traits and dogs to carry over. The simplicity of mechanics is deceptive, later levels introduce enemy types and environmental effects that demand careful planning. Sessions last 30, 60 minutes, making it easy to pick up but hard to master.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate Dogpile 4.1/5, with 89% completion and an average playtime of 18 hours. Critic scores are mixed: PC Gamer gave it 7.8/10, praising its "charming concept," while others called it "repetitive." The community mood leans positive, with 65% labeling it "relaxing" and 30% "addictive," but 15% found it "shallow." Achievement completion is high at 92%, but only 40% unlocked all dog breeds. Review snippets include "Cute but lacks depth" and "A perfect casual grind."
PlayPile's Take
Dogpile is a solid pick for deck-builder fans who like incremental upgrades. At $20, it’s affordable but offers little beyond its core loop. The Traits system adds variety, but late-game content feels sparse. If you want a low-stakes, visually appealing strategy game with achievable goals, this works. Skip if you crave deep mechanics or varied challenges. It’s a charming, if brief, diversion.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
70.0
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