Haunted Paws Co-op Demo Lands On Steam, Full Version Planned For Switch 2
The demo puts the co-op loop in front of players now, and a Friend's Pass means the second player does not have to buy first, which is how a two-player horror game gets tested before the full release reaches six platforms.
Reporting from 1 source: Denfaminicogamer.
LazyFlock released the free Steam demo for Haunted Paws on October 8. Two players control puppies who rescue their owner from a haunted mansion, solving puzzles and using dog actions such as digging, barking, and sniffing. Breeds, fur color, and accessories can be customized. The demo improves on a 2025 playtest and adds content. The full version is planned for PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Haunted Paws is built around two puppies, not one. The Steam demo, live from October 8, has players working in local or online co-op to reach an owner trapped inside a haunted mansion. Each floor holds different creatures, and digging, barking, and sniffing are the tools you carry. Breeds and appearance are customizable. A Friend's Pass lets the second player join for free, so the co-op requirement is not gated behind a second purchase. The demo reworks graphics, sound, and camera from a 2025 playtest and adds new content.
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- Denfaminicogamer 【2人協力】わんこたちが飼い主を助けるゲーム『Haunted Paws』体験版が配信開始。仲間がいれば怖くない