Key takeaways
Haunted Paws at a glance
- Available on Steam.
- Developed by LazyFlock.
- Popularity up 79% week over week; heat score 19/100.
- Reached #40 on Steam Popular Wishlisted.
- Players are mostly looking up bosses, walkthrough and co-op.
What is Haunted Paws?
Haunted Paws is a horror strategy game for PC (Steam) by LazyFlock. In the developer's words: “A cozy and spooky co-op adventure where two puppies rescue their owner from a haunted mansion.”
Invite a friend to join for free and work together to discover mysteries, explore spooky environments and run from evil creatures! The gameplay is a blend of cute and spooky interactions, filled with engaging mysteries. Team up with your co-op partner and embark on an adventure that is both eerie and heartwarming, filled with emotional moments.
Haunted Paws is made by LazyFlock. A playable demo is out ahead of the full release, currently dated To be announced. It is listed on Steam for Windows. Modes on record: online co-op, split-screen co-op and Steam Remote Play Together.
Player momentum is up 79% across the past week and peaked on Oct 19, 2026. It reached #40 on the Steam Popular Wishlisted chart. The developer's latest post, “1 Million Wishlists & Demo Update”, went up on Oct 19, 2026. Players are mostly looking up bosses, walkthrough and co-op.
Haunted Paws screenshots & media
3 official screenshots. Select an image to enlarge it.
Gameplay mechanics & features
Core loop
Rescue their owner → customize your puppy → solve puzzles together → explore spooky environments and run. That cycle, taken from the developer's own description, is what a typical session of Haunted Paws looks like.
Modes
Online co-op, split-screen co-op and Steam Remote Play Together.
Progression
Progression is economy and army growth across a match or campaign. Long-term goals include Steam achievements.
Controls & platforms
Runs on Windows. Full controller support. Cloud saves.
Store & community tags: Adventure, Indie, Co-op, Horror, Strategy, Puzzle, Cozy
Latest news, release & update tracker
- Release status
- Demo available
- Release window
- To be announced
- Access
- Free demo available
- Latest update
- 1 Million Wishlists & Demo Update · Oct 19, 2026
- Chart ranking
- #40 Steam Popular Wishlisted
- Added
- Oct 24, 2026
- AddedHaunted Paws added to gee.wiki
Coverage opened with official store links, gameplay breakdown and beginner tips.
- Popularity peakPopularity index peaked at 40/100
Player momentum is up 79% across the past week and peaked on Oct 19, 2026.
- Patch notes1 Million Wishlists & Demo Update
Hello everyone! Haunted Paws has reached 1,000,000 wishlists on Steam! Thank you for your incredible support and for sharing our game with your friends.
- Developer newsYes, You Can Play as a Kitten in Haunted Paws!
A kitten in disguise? Meet Haunted Paws’ most suspicious puppy! Some of you have already spotted her, but if you haven’t: yes, you can play as a kitten in Haunted Paws! 🐱. During our last playtest, lots of you told us you’d love to play as a cat.
- Developer newsHaunted Paws Demo is Live!
The Haunted Paws Demo is now live! Grab a friend and play as two puppies on a mission to rescue your owner in a cozy, spooky co-op adventure! Played last October’s playtest? There’s plenty to discover!
- Developer newsHaunted Paws will be at the The Triple-i Initiative on October 8th!
Hello everyone! The Triple-i Initiative is back on October 8 at 9 AM PT / 6 PM CEST, and we’re excited to share that HAUNTED PAWS have multiple huge announcements to share!
Timeline entries marked Patch notes / Developer news are the developer's own posts on Steam; dates are UTC.
Where to play
Haunted Paws is on Steam for Windows. The Steam page is the official place to buy, update and read patch notes.
Community & official links
Official channels
Community wikis (fan-made, unofficial)
Creator videos
No creator video numbers on record yet for Haunted Paws — new games usually pick up coverage within days of breaking out.
How to play: beginner tips
- Learn each boss's tells on a throwaway attempt before committing resources.
- Try the demo first; check the store page to see whether demo progress carries over.
- Split roles with friends — one scout, one builder, one fighter — instead of all doing the same job.
- Learn one safe route before exploring; panic-running is how most runs end.
- Upgrade your economy first, army second.
- If stuck, step away — fresh eyes solve more puzzles than brute force.
Genres, platforms & tags
- Platform
- Steam
- Status & momentum
- New & notableComing soonDemo available
- Player topics
- BossesWalkthroughDemoCo-op
- Play modes
- Online co-opSplit-screen co-opSteam Remote Play Together
- Store tags
- AdventureIndieCo-opHorrorStrategyPuzzleCozy
7-day popularity & player activity
Over the past seven days, the popularity index for Haunted Paws moved from 7 to 6 on a 0–100 scale, peaking on Oct 19, 2026. Week over week that is a +79% shift in momentum. Added to gee.wiki on Oct 24, 2026.
View daily values as a table
| Day | Popularity index (0–100) |
|---|---|
| Sun Oct 18 | 7 |
| Mon Oct 19 | 12 |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6 |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7 |
| Thu Oct 22 | 12 |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7 |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6 |
Haunted Paws FAQ
What is Haunted Paws?
Haunted Paws is a horror strategy game for PC (Steam) by LazyFlock. A playable demo is out ahead of the full release, currently dated To be announced. It is tagged Adventure, Indie and Co-op.
When does Haunted Paws come out?
No firm release date has been announced yet. A playable demo is available right now. The most recent developer post, “1 Million Wishlists & Demo Update”, went up on Oct 19, 2026.
Can I play Haunted Paws with friends?
Yes. The modes on record are online co-op, split-screen co-op and Steam Remote Play Together. Party size and cross-play details are on the official store page.
Who made Haunted Paws?
Haunted Paws is developed by LazyFlock. Follow the official site for announcements.
Where can I play Haunted Paws?
Haunted Paws is available on Steam. On Steam it supports Windows. Use the official link on this page to avoid look-alike listings.
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