Hair of the Dog is a Adventure, Free to Play game from Tall Story Games Ltd with a 99% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Tall Story Games Ltd
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- Free
- Review signal
- 99% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows XP
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Video card with at least 512MB Shared VRAM & openGL 2.0 support
Storage: 150 MB available space
Sound Card: Any Windows-compatible sound card - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: 2.6 GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Video card with at least 512MB Shared VRAM & openGL 2.0 support
Storage: 150 MB available space
Sound Card: Any Windows-compatible sound card
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS 10.7
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Video card with at least 512MB Shared VRAM & openGL 2.0 support
Storage: 150 MB available space - Recommended
- OS: Mac OS 11
Processor: 2.6 GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Video card with at least 512MB Shared VRAM & openGL 2.0 support
Storage: 150 MB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 (64 bit only)
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Video card with at least 512MB Shared VRAM & openGL 2.0 support
Storage: 150 MB available space - Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 (64 bit only)
Processor: 2.6 GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Video card with at least 512MB Shared VRAM & openGL 2.0 support
Storage: 150 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Hair of the Dog is worth a closer look if you want steampunk, chaotic fun, pixel art, and strong atmosphere.
Best for players who want steampunk, chaotic fun, pixel art, and exploration.
steampunk
SettingA clockwork, brass, or Victorian-industrial flavor shows up around the game.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
Starts right up, no setup nonsense -Decent voice acting -Nice pixel art style.Short game so no biggy.With influences like Jekyll & Hyde and Sweeney Todd, the game is set in an ambiguously Victorian English town where our unfortunate…Also, the end is hilarious.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, free to play filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.