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Haunted Paws
A short two-player mystery where you and a friend are puppies sniffing out clues in a haunted mansion.
Online and local co-op for exactly 2 players.
- Exactly 2 online
- 2 on one screen
- Only one needs to buy
Store pages
Playing together
- Online co-op2 playersExactly 2 players required
- Local co-op2 playersScreen type not confirmed
- Not confirmedFriends on different platforms, such as PC and PlayStation, can play together.
- Not confirmedA friend can join or leave while you are already playing, without starting over.
- YesFriends play freeFriends play free with a Friend's Pass or similar.
- Steam DeckNot testedValve has not rated it yet
About the game
You and a friend play two puppies whose owner has been kidnapped and locked up in a haunted mansion. You sniff out clues, dig and bark, and pin what you find on a clue board. Along the way you solve puzzles, sneak past monsters and run from the bigger ones. You can pick your puppy's breed and dress it in hats.
The game is made for exactly two players. You can play on one device or online, and a Friend's Pass is announced so only one of you has to buy it. Many of the puzzles need both of you at once. In the demo you even drive a car, with one player on the wheel and the other on the pedals.
It is spooky in a gentle way, with monsters and a few jump scares. A full playthrough should take about four to six hours. The game is not out yet and is planned for May 2027.
How it feels
Kind of game
Made for exactly two players. You play set levels or a story from start to end, and every part is built for the pair.
- At its heart
- Now and then
- Laughter and chaos
- Fear
- Tension and danger
- Time to hang out
- Exploring
- Jumping and climbing
- Fighting
- Sessions
- Campaign to finish
- About
- Monsters
Rated on our own feel scale. 9 sources back these ratings.
Screenshots
From the Steam store page. Open one to see it full size.
If you liked Haunted Paws
You will probably enjoy these too. Each one says why.
Stage Fright
Why it scores 88%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Campaign for two
- Core to both
- Working in sync
- About
- Monsters
- Notable in both
- Story, Puzzles and figuring out
- Sessions
- Campaign to finish
- Co-op
- Online and local co-op for 2 players
- Coming 2027
- 2 online
- 2 split-screen
Both are campaigns made for two players. Both need you to talk and act in sync. Both are about monsters that hunt you.
No big difference from Haunted Paws.
Age Twisters
Why it scores 82%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Campaign for two
- Core to both
- Working in sync
- Notable in both
- Story, Calm and coziness, Puzzles and figuring out
- Sessions
- Campaign to finish
- Co-op
- Online and local co-op for 2 players
How Age Twisters differs
- More time to just hang out than Haunted Paws
- Coming 2027
- 2 online
- 2 shared-screen
- Only one needs to buy
Both are campaigns made for two players. Both have a story you follow together. Both are calm and low on stress.
But more time to just hang out than Haunted Paws.
REANIMAL
Why it scores 81%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Campaign for two
- About
- Monsters
- Notable in both
- Story, Puzzles and figuring out, Working in sync
- Sessions
- Campaign to finish
- Co-op
- Online and local co-op for 2 players
How REANIMAL differs
- Scarier than Haunted Paws
- Less cozy than Haunted Paws
- 2 online
- 2 shared-screen
- Crossplay
- Only one needs to buy
Both are campaigns made for two players. Both make you work things out together. Both are about monsters that hunt you.
But scarier than Haunted Paws.
All co-op facts
Last checked 28 October 2026. The small numbers link to the page that states each fact.
Co-op
- Split or shared screen
- Not confirmed
- Separate-device co-op
- Not confirmed
- Most players on separate devices
- Not confirmed
- Free base co-op
- Not confirmed
- Confirmed free setups
- Not confirmed
- Crossplay
- Not confirmed
- Crossplay between
- Not confirmed
- Friends can join mid-game
- Not confirmed
- Voice chat by distance
- Not confirmed
Sources
15 pages
lazyflock.comOfficial site, read 28 October 2026
Backs Online co-op, Local co-op, Most players online, Fewest players online, Most players on one screen, Only one of you needs to buy it, Genres, Kind of game, Sessions, Fear, Calm and coziness, Story, Working in sync, Puzzles and figuring out, Fighting, Exploring, Time to hang out.
- Online co-op: FAQ says you can play together through online co-op or local co-op.
- Local co-op: FAQ says local co-op works on a single device.
- Most players online: FAQ says the game is designed exclusively as a two-player co-op experience.
- Fewest players online: FAQ says there is no single-player mode, so two players are required.
- Most players on one screen: FAQ says the game is designed exclusively as a two-player co-op experience.
- Only one of you needs to buy it: FAQ says a Friend's Pass will let a friend play without owning a copy. The pass is announced and has not shipped.
- Genres: FAQ calls it a cozy co-op horror game. Steam and Wikidata add adventure.
- Kind of game: FAQ says it is built only for two players and has no solo mode.
- Sessions: FAQ expects a full playthrough of about four to six hours.
- Fear: FAQ says it is more spooky than terrifying, with occasional jump scares, and meant for a wide range of ages.
- Calm and coziness: FAQ calls it a cozy game.
- Story: FAQ lists an emotional story about the two puppies and their owner.
- Working in sync: FAQ lists cooperative puzzles where you communicate and work together.
- Puzzles and figuring out: FAQ lists cooperative puzzles and secrets to find in the mansion.
- Fighting: FAQ says you defeat evil creatures, next to the puzzles and chases.
- Exploring: FAQ says you explore atmospheric locations.
- Time to hang out: FAQ stresses communicating to solve puzzles, so most talk is about the task.
lazyflock.comOfficial site, read 28 October 2026
Backs About, Tension and danger, Working in sync, Exploring.
- About: The page has a section on creepy monsters, each with a backstory.
- Tension and danger: The page talks about running, sneaking and hiding from danger.
- Working in sync: The page says the puppies help each other with tasks and puzzles and should always stay together.
- Exploring: The page says clues are scattered around and found by smell.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 28 October 2026
Backs Steam app ID, Online co-op, Local co-op, Only one of you needs to buy it, Release status, Release date, Genres.
- Steam app ID: The public record identifies Haunted Paws from LazyFlock.
- Online co-op: Categories include Online Co-op.
- Local co-op: Categories include Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Only one of you needs to buy it: The short description says to invite a friend for free with Friend's Pass. Steam Remote Play Together is a separate feature and does not count.
- Release status: Steam marks the game as coming soon.
- Release date: Steam shows May 2027, which matches the maker's post. No day is announced.
- Genres: Steam lists Adventure.
store.steampowered.comStore page, read 28 October 2026
Backs Kind of game, Sessions, Fear, Calm and coziness, Story, Puzzles and figuring out, Exploring.
- Kind of game: User tags include Co-op Campaign, Local Co-Op and Online Co-Op.
- Sessions: User tags include Co-op Campaign.
- Fear: User tags include Horror, balanced by Cozy and Cute. The maker's FAQ describes gentle scares, so the file follows the FAQ.
- Calm and coziness: User tags include Cozy and Cute.
- Story: User tags include Mystery and Emotional.
- Puzzles and figuring out: User tags include Puzzle and Investigation.
- Exploring: User tags include Exploration.
steamcommunity.comOfficial news, read 28 October 2026
Backs Release status, Release date.
- Release status: The maker's post of 2026-10-28 says the game comes out in May 2027, so it is not released yet.
- Release date: The maker's post of 2026-10-28 gives the release month as May 2027 and no day.
steamcommunity.comOfficial news, read 28 October 2026
Backs Sessions.
- Sessions: Dev diary of 2026-04-24 says the full game has 4 chapters.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 28 October 2026
Backs Steam Deck.
- Steam Deck: Valve has not rated the game for Steam Deck. The maker's FAQ says it will be compatible, but only Valve's rating counts.
xbox.comStore page, read 28 October 2026
Backs Online co-op, Local co-op, Most players online, Most players on one screen.
- Online co-op: The page lists Online co-op (2-2).
- Local co-op: The page lists Xbox local co-op (2-2).
- Most players online: The page lists Online co-op (2-2).
- Most players on one screen: The page lists Xbox local co-op (2-2).
store.playstation.comStore page, read 28 October 2026
Backs Most players online, Only one of you needs to buy it.
- Most players online: The page lists 2 network players and says it supports up to 2 online players with PS Plus.
- Only one of you needs to buy it: The page text repeats the invite-a-friend-for-free Friend's Pass offer.
nintendo.comStore page, read 28 October 2026
Backs Most players online, Most players on one screen, Working in sync, Laughter and chaos, Fear.
- Most players online: The page lists Online (2) players.
- Most players on one screen: The page lists Single system (2) players, with one Joy-Con per player.
- Working in sync: Publisher text says cooperation is essential, with many puzzles and key moments needing both puppies.
- Laughter and chaos: Publisher text describes a mix of mystery, comedy and light horror.
- Fear: Publisher text calls the horror light and the monsters cartoonish.
wikidata.orgWikidata, read 28 October 2026
Backs Wikidata item, Genres.
- Wikidata item: The item is new and only used for identity. It lists the Steam app id 2861080.
- Genres: P136 is adventure video game. Its mode list also names single-player, which the maker's FAQ contradicts, so the FAQ wins.
gamerant.comPress, read 28 October 2026
Backs Fear, Tension and danger, Puzzles and figuring out, Fighting.
- Fear: Game Rant of 2026-10-25 says it might not be a full horror game and has spooky vibes without heart palpitations.
- Tension and danger: Describes monster chases like those in Little Nightmares.
- Puzzles and figuring out: Lists an emphasis on puzzles among the confirmed features.
- Fighting: Lists fighting evil creatures as one feature among several.
gamentalk.itPress, read 28 October 2026
Backs Working in sync, Laughter and chaos, Jumping and climbing, Puzzles and figuring out, Exploring, Fear.
- Working in sync: Demo preview describes a driving section where one player steers and the other works the pedals.
- Laughter and chaos: Preview describes silly NPCs, absurd situations and a barking mishap that wakes a monster.
- Jumping and climbing: Preview describes side-scrolling sections with platforming or an escape.
- Puzzles and figuring out: Preview describes puzzles in the scenery and linked quests to find objects.
- Exploring: Preview describes 3D areas with chained mini quests to find objects.
- Fear: Preview describes dark places, small jump scares and creatures that cause some unease, all inside a humorous mood.
getjumpscared.comPress, read 28 October 2026
Backs Jumping and climbing, Working in sync, Fear.
- Jumping and climbing: Demo article says it includes some light platforming.
- Working in sync: Demo article describes driving a car with one player on the pedals and the other on the wheel.
- Fear: Demo article calls the soundtrack spooky but not too spooky.
80.lvPress, read 28 October 2026
Backs Tension and danger, Exploring.
- Tension and danger: Describes sneaking and running from evil bosses in a lighter tone than Little Nightmares.
- Exploring: Describes exploration of places such as a mansion, a circus and a portal area.