{
  "id": 19967413,
  "title": "This 3D Pet SIM You Never Played Has Over 12,000 ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ Reviews",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/this-3d-pet-sim-you-never-played-has-over-12-000-overwhelmingly",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-14T11:00:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/wobbledogs-3d-pet-sim-steam-overwhelmingly-positive/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Have you ever dreamed of raising your very own genetically mutated pup? A Steam game named Wobbledogs seems to be just what you're looking for. Launched four years ago, this 3D pet simulation, developed by Animal Uprising, is described on Steam as both a comedic game and a simulator.\n\nThe game's dogs are quite peculiar in appearance, resembling a mix of shapes, with elongated, cube-like torsos and long tails. Strange physics also play a role in the game, making it entertaining to watch your pets interact with their environment. Each Wobbledog has a simulated genetics system; as they age, they periodically enter a pupal state and physically mutate based on the food they consume.\n\nThis game is about creating and enjoying your unique canine (im)perfection. You can design habitats for your dogs, unlock cosmetic decorations and objects, set up a maze, or even grow a garden. Players have found it absolutely amazing and filled with waves of happiness, but it can also be an alarming game. One player shared a heartbreaking story about their dog Pancake, which passed away right in front of them, leaving four other dogs to mourn his passing.\n\nCurrently priced at $19.99 on Steam, but frequently going on sale for as low as $4.99, Wobbledogs might be worth adding to your wishlist for future enjoyment.",
  "summary": "Wobbledogs launched in 2022 and despite receiving almost universal acclaim, flew under the radar for a lot of people.",
  "key_points": [
    "Wobbledogs is a 3D pet simulation game on Steam.",
    "Dogs in the game have unique genetic mutations and strange physics.",
    "Game received over 12,000 overwhelmingly positive reviews."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}