# Stray Dog Simulator — Live the life of a real dog! > Realistic stray dog survival simulator with pack building and open-world exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by Gluten Free Games.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stray-dog-simulator/id944808252 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Gluten Free Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/698937431) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Role Playing, Simulation - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 4.30/5 from 3,265 App Store ratings · 308 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 133 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-02-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stray-dog-simulator/id944808252/reviews.md ## What is Stray Dog Simulator? Pick your favorite breed and live the life of a Stray Dog! Survive in a massive city filled with dangerous dogs and feisty cats! Build your dog pack, dig up buried bones, and battle for your life against German Shepherds, Huskies, and Labradors! Download the Stray Dog Simulator today while it's 50% OFF for a very limited time! Game Features REALISTIC SIMULATOR You'll need to maintain your health, hunger, thirst, and energy if you're going to survive the harsh life of a wild dog on the street! EPIC BATTLES Use your powerful bite to defend your territory and fight your enemies! Cause too much trouble and the city will call the dog catcher to steal a dog from your pack! BUILD YOUR PACK Dominate other dogs and recruit them to your pack! With up to 5 additional dogs, 9 breeds, and 3 alternate colors, every pack will be unique! PLAY ANY BREED For the first time you can choose the breed of your starting dog. Even better you can switch and play as any dog in your pack and level them up individually! LEVEL UP YOUR DOGS Gain experience by defeating dangerous enemies, eating food from the trash, and completing missions. Level up your dogs to increase their health and attack damage, and increase the size of your pack! MISSIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Introducing two new mission types, "Mark your Territory" and "Can You Dig It?”, to the unlimited missions and over two dozen achievements to give you a boost of experience! With the level cap increased to 200, you’ll need all the help you can get! DYNAMIC WEATHER AND DAY/NIGHT CYCLE Introducing a brand new procedural weather system with unique storms, clouds, and celestial movement. Realistic storms will bring a downpour of rain, flashes of lightning and booms of thunder! HUGE 3D CITY ENVIRONMENT Your dog is free to roam a massive open-world environment that is more than triple the size of the previous simulators! Busy city streets, wide-open parks, white-fenced neighborhoods, and beachfront fairgrounds! NEW TOUCH-BASED CONTROLS Brand new intuitive controls let you navigate your animal like never before! Pinch to zoom and play from your dog's perspective or get a bird's eye view of the action! 9 UNIQUE DOG BREEDS Pick your favorite breed! Customize your dog pack with any dogs you’d like from the vast selection: Bulldog, Dalmatian, Doberman, German Shepherd, Jack Russell Terrier, Labrador, Greyhound, Dachshund and Husky! STRAY SURVIVAL GUIDE Look to your handy survival guide for information on breeds, a map of the world, achievement progress, and much more! HD GRAPHICS Stunning High Definition graphics bring a bustling city to life! New Graphics Quality options allow you to customize the game to look amazing and perform great on any device! GLUTEN-FREE PROMISE With all of our games you will always get the full game with no ads or additional purchases! Download the Stray Dog Simulator to experience the exciting life of a stray dog surviving on the streets! If you liked living as a Stray Dog then you'll love our other animal simulators! Download our Eagle Simulator and soar through the skies, check out the Snow Leopard Simulator and pounce on your prey from high mountaintops, or slither around a tropical rainforest with the Snake Simulator! Follow us on Facebook for more awesome animal games and simulators! facebook.com/glutenfreegames twitter.com/glutenfreegames ## Key features - Realistic survival mechanics (health, hunger, thirst, energy) - Epic dog battles and territory defense - Build and manage a dog pack - Play as and level up multiple dog breeds - Complete missions and earn achievements - Dynamic weather and day/night cycle - Massive open-world 3D city environment ## What do users think of Stray Dog Simulator? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🐶 Great game - 👍 Awesome simulator - 🚀 Fun and addictive - 💯 Best dog game ever **Cons** - 🐛 Glitchy and buggy - 🔍 Needs more features - 🌍 Small map - 🔒 Crashes when bonding **Commonly reported bugs** - Dogs floating in the air - Disappearing pack members - Unresponsive controls - Randomly attacked with no enemies - Camera zooming in too close **Most requested features** - Add puppies - Bigger pack size - More dog breeds - Ability to get adopted - Customize dog appearance - Explore buildings/houses - Hunt for prey - Ride carnival rides ## Recent user reviews (10 of 308) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stray-dog-simulator/id944808252/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Azdoglover *2026-07-22, version 1.2* Nice game but I actually wanted to get the other game because it has better breeds of dogs and more accessible buildings and places so I don’t recommend this game ### 5/5 — Bigger pack *2026-06-05, version 1.2* I wish you could have a bigger back ### 5/5 — Great but… *2026-06-02, version 1.2* Get multiplayer please it would be sooooo much fun!And I wish you could design your dog with clothes and exsesares! ### 5/5 — Amazing game! *2026-05-19, version 1.2* Add a forest with prey to hunt and make the dog catcher not take one of your dogs. Also: ADD PUPPIES. And if you DO have puppies already, tell us how to get them. And can you make there be more information in the information tab? LIKE HOW TO GET THE PUPPIES?!?!?! SERIOUSLY ALL I SEE IS ENEMIES LIKE DOGS AND THERE STATS AND BASIC CONTROLS SO CAN YOU PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TELL US HOW TO GET PUPPIES OR ADD PUPPIES!!!!!!!!!!!(pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease.) several people have asked for puppies so please please please add them. And soooooo many people just hate on you because there game crashes but then they say, “oh yeah, and it’s my phone doing that, but I just want to blame you.” So don’t listen to them but listen to the people that are polite and respectful when asking for things. I’m sorry if you don’t think I am. Can you also make the dogs not attack you unless you eat their food or attack them. Recap: add puppies, a forest, dog catcher NOT take dogs, more information, and less aggressive dogs. Okay, tell me if that’s too much. Story: Raven was lost. Her family had been taken away and left her as an abandoned pup. She was starving. Then she saw dogs. “Oh no, they’re going to kill me!” She thought. But the dogs were friendly! They knew she needed milk, so one of the female dogs supplied it. She explained that she had lost all her pups to the dog catcher and was so sad she could barely eat or sleep for weeks. Then they saw her and she wanted to help. “ I don’t know if I can,” she said, “ I just keep thinking about my pups.” “So don’t,” Raven said, “ You couldn’t stop the dog catcher, but you could prevent him finding us by hiding me!” So she did. And she did until Raven grew up. Now she was the fiercest warrior of her pack. But, she still remembered her first family. Once, she saw her sister, Cantaloupe. She was on a leash, and saw her. She mouthed, “Hide, before the humans see you!” She obliged. Then she went back to the pack only to see them dead, a pack of bulldogs standing over them. One of them was Sawdust. She ran, her paws fast as lightning. Soon they were gone and she ducked behind a shed only to see a greyhound. He didn’t move. She said, “I’m Raven! What is your name?” He let out a breath, then said “My name is Egret. I’m so sorry if I seemed mean, I just didn’t know if you were friendly, thank goodness you are!” My pack died, can I join yours?” Raven asked, “My pack was killed, but we can make our own!” Egret said. They soon had pups. Most died or got taken, but one survived. They named him Cantaloupe. The end. PS: Raven is a greyhound. Her caretaker is a Doberman named Salsa. Raven’s family is named Carrot (mother) Glen (father) Cantaloupe (oldest) Zebra (second oldest and oldest son) Summer (second youngest daughter and made it into Raven and Egret’s pack after escaping from her abusive owner) Wasp (youngest son) The pack that took her in is Cocoa (Alpha) Dragonfly (Beta) Wolverine (Hunter, male) Potato(Hunter, female and Cocoa’s daughter) Midnight (Patrol, male) Sawdust (Patrol, female) Coconut (healer, male) Salsa (healer, female and Raven’s caretaker) and Tomato (Omega) Cocoa is a dachshund. So is Wolverine and Tomato. But Potato and Dragonfly are Jack Russels and the rest (excluding Salsa and Sawdust ) are greyhounds. ( Sawdust is a bullmastiff and Salsa is a Doberman) PPS: this is a story I made up. Raven is a Jack Russel. Most of it I made up except for the backstory. It is true she lost her family but they were Jack Russels too. But there names and ages are same as they are in PPS No.1(see: PPS No.1 for other facts about the story) Part two (also made up) below Raven was happy. Her life seemed perfect. But then the bulldogs came to kill her. The Alpha was Sawdust and she sneered. Then she charged. Raven jumped straight up and Sawdust ran into a wall. Raven spun around and bit her neck. Sawdust screamed and thrashed, then lay still. She was dead. The bulldogs were retreating but then Cantaloupe came and attacked them. Then Egret joined in and a big fight broke out. The bulldogs were dead, but Cantaloupe was dying too. He rasped out, “Find her, find my pup, and take care of her. She is at the lake, waiting. Fern, my mate, is with her, tell her, please.” He croaked the last few words. Raven and Egret ran to the lake and saw Fern, dead, and lying beside her was their grandpup, Raven took one look at her, then said, let’s call her Destiny! The end. ### 3/5 — Read *2026-03-29, version 1.2* It’s ok ### 5/5 — I really love this game but I wish it had more breeds To be *2026-03-24, version 1.2* I love this game but it would be better if it had more dog breeds ### 5/5 — Great game!!!🤩 *2026-03-21, version 1.2* 2 things,I love this game and I really want a ultimate goat simulator 🐐🐕 ### 3/5 — HARD!!! And Please Read This!!! *2026-02-19, version 1.2* The missions were really hard because the other dogs just kept attacking me and I chose a type of breed that was cute, but it didn’t seem to really fight back much. Also there were glitches when I tried to run by pressing the run button it kept turning the run button off. Also I wouldn’t recommend this app to people because it wasn’t that great. I think that you should have more access some places. I’m being nice by adding an EXTRA star. ### 2/5 — If you want to get a little more of an idea about what you want *2026-01-19, version 1.2* It’s ok ### 5/5 — 🐔🐔🐔 *2026-01-12* Здравствуйте. Это моя самая любимая игра, сделанная вами. Спасибо вам за эту игру, ну и за конечно другие игры. Всем добрый вечер, день или утро, кто на данный момент это читает))🍗 Так вот, я надеюсь, что вы будете делать и много других таких же игр без всяких вылетов, лагов и т д. А ещё меня ну ооочень радует, что в ваших играх нет реклам. А то бывают такие разводы на деньги, в итоге которые выкинул буквально в воздух. Спасибо вам огромное за эти игры, которые подарили мне детство.❤️ Также ещё одна моя любимая ваша игра – Ultimate Dog Simulator. Всем её советую!! Ладноо, мне уже лень писать. Всем приятного дня, вечера, ну или аппетита))😉 ## Frequently asked questions about Stray Dog Simulator ### What is Stray Dog Simulator? Stray Dog Simulator is a game where you live the life of a stray dog in a large city. You must manage your survival needs like health, hunger, and thirst, battle other animals, build a pack of dogs, and level them up to improve their abilities. ### What are the main features of this game? Key features include realistic survival mechanics, epic battles, the ability to build and recruit dogs for your pack, playing as and leveling up various breeds, completing missions, dynamic weather, and a large open-world city environment. ### How much does Stray Dog Simulator cost? Based on the description, this game is a paid application. It is stated to be a full game with no ads or additional purchases, implying a one-time purchase. ### What kind of dogs can I play as? You can choose from nine unique dog breeds, including Bulldog, Dalmatian, Doberman, German Shepherd, Jack Russell Terrier, Labrador, Greyhound, Dachshund, and Husky. You can also switch between and level up individual dogs within your pack. ### What are some common use cases for this app? This app is for entertainment and simulation purposes. Players can experience the challenges and adventures of surviving as a stray dog, strategize pack management, engage in combat, and explore a detailed urban environment. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.2 — 2017-10-09 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. + HD Realistic Textures Added + Realistic Water + iOS 11 Optimized: 64-Bit Support Added ### 1.1 — 2015-02-19 + Reduced Enemy Dog Frequency + More Breeds "Passive" + Fixed Dog Swapping Bug + Added Goal Scoring ### 1.0 — 2015-02-10 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Stray Dog Simulator | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Flapless Flight Ostrich Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapless-flight-ostrich-game/id6470281192) | — | Free | Games | | [Flying Dragon's Life Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-dragons-life-simulator/id1483354399) | 4.1 (365) | $9.99 | Games | | [Arctic Wolf Survival Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arctic-wolf-survival-simulator/id1523310559) | 3.5 (161) | $7.99 | Games | | [Wild Lion Survival Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-lion-survival-simulator/id1515614846) | 4.0 (42) | $5.99 | Games | | [African Animals Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/african-animals-simulator/id1477907609) | — | $1.99 | Games | | [The Alpha: Wolf RPG Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-alpha-wolf-rpg-simulator/id6444962220) | 4.0 (44) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Gluten Free Games - [Tyrannosaurus Rex Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tyrannosaurus-rex-simulator/id890343394) - [Wildlife Simulator: Wolf](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildlife-simulator-wolf/id894918913) - [Fox Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-simulator/id898611505) - [Tiger Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiger-simulator/id899583583) - [Eagle Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eagle-simulator/id899593829) - [Elephant Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-simulator/id899709775) All apps by Gluten Free Games: https://appshunter.io/developer/698937431 ## Related topics [dog park game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dog-park-game) · [stray dog simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/stray-dog-simulator) · [stray dog simulator games 2018](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/stray-dog-simulator-games-2018) · [dog racing puzzle game dog run](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dog-racing-puzzle-game-dog-run) · [shepherd dog simulator 3d](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shepherd-dog-simulator-3d) · [cattle games dog](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cattle-games-dog) · [pregnant games dog](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pregnant-games-dog) · [dog food supermarket simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dog-food-supermarket-simulator) · [the canine barkyard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-canine-barkyard) · [ultimate dog simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ultimate-dog-simulator) · [dog simulator hd](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dog-simulator-hd) · [dog games online](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dog-games-online) · [dog walker adventures](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dog-walker-adventures) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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