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Yet Another Research Dog

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2018

Should you play it?

The research dog is a newly graduated Ph.D.. His life-long dream is to become a great scientist, but the fortune is not on his side. After years of hard working, he is finally offered an intern position in a random lab. However, the job is not that easy and happy as he expected.

What works

  • Emotional and relatable story
  • Unique life simulation gameplay
  • Pleasant art and music style
  • Affordable price
  • Realistic portrayal of researcher struggles

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Some negative and depressing tone
  • Limited gameplay variety
  • Lack of language localization
  • Minor control and ui issues

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Yet Another Research Dog: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Story, Exploration, Creativity, Fantasy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Continuation.

Last update: 23/08/2026