PHOGS! by Bit Loom Games and published by Coatsink grabs you from the start. Players rave about its cozy, relaxing vibe — in fact, one even said it cured their insomnia in minutes. While the physics-driven puzzles truly shine, a few mild bugs can slow your run. Even so, checkpoints are forgiving, so restarts barely cost you any time.
The core mechanic links two dogs with a stretchy belly. You bark, bite, bounce, and move together in real time. Since it’s built in Unity with a custom physics layer, the game feels fresh. I’d compare it to Unravel’s yarn physics, but with co-op twists. Plus, precise inputs really matter, especially during those tricky dexterity parts.
Personally, I love exploring the Food, Sleep, and Play worlds. Bit Loom said in an interview that they wanted to spark childlike wonder and gentle humor. As you explore, you find mini-narratives through clues in the environment — like spilled milk in Sleep World, which hints at dream chaos. This approach draws you in without needing heavy dialogue.
Visually, each world uses bold, hand-painted colors. Thanks to Unity’s Universal Render Pipeline, you get crisp edges and smooth animations. Characters stand out against the bright backdrops, making every discovery feel magical. It’s clear the art takes inspiration from storybook illustrations.
The soundtrack blends playful piano tunes with soft drums. Tracks like “Choco River Jam” set the tone for exploration. Meanwhile, bark and bounce sound effects match the gameplay perfectly. You’ll also notice that audio cues point to hidden secrets, which helps guide you toward those Golden Bones.
Red and Blue Phogs show tons of personality just through emotes. They wink, yawn, and pant in ways that feel real. Because of this, they avoid feeling like faceless avatars.
Most of the challenge stays light and friendly, great for casual players. However, some later puzzles ramp up the difficulty. A few timed sections require tight teamwork, but those are also great for speedrunning — especially if you find ways to glitch through walls and skip long climbs.
The difficulty strikes a nice balance between puzzle solving and controller skills. You might notice pacing issues when switching heads by yourself. But luckily, online co-op makes things smoother. Although accessibility options are still limited, the toggleable tutorials are a helpful touch.
Replay value gets a boost from 24 levels packed with Golden Bones and secrets. Every hidden hat gives you a reason to play again. You can even unlock achievements for finding every emote and secret path.
PHOGS! stands out as a fun, physics-based puzzle platformer. Even the glitches can be part of the fun, turning into speedrun tricks.
It moves the genre forward with its creative co-op and expressive style. Both challenge and charm are well balanced.
Its family-friendly worlds, simple puzzles, and surprise moments make it a must-try for adventure fans.
If you’re a completionist, there’s plenty here — every bone and emote gives you hours to enjoy. The colorful art and playful sound design add extra layers of joy.
PHOGS! fans should try Unravel Two for cooperative yarn physics and heartwarming themes. It Takes Two delivers inventive co-op puzzles and narrative depth. LittleBigPlanet 3 offers customizable platforming levels and charming art direction. Hue blends color-based puzzles with a touching narrative. Shift Happens brings another linked-character puzzle adventure with stretchy mechanics.
