Team17 and Observer Interactive have released a brand-new narrative gameplay trailer for Good Boy, an upcoming cozy metroidvania that blends gentle exploration, creature collecting, and heartfelt storytelling. If Dredge’s sense of discovery mixed with the charm of WALL·E sounds appealing, this one is well worth keeping on your radar.
Set in a future where dogs are reincarnated as LAIKA Canine Space Rovers, Good Boy casts you as an adorable robotic pup exploring the lush alien world of Terra II. The planet is vibrant, mysterious, and steeped in ancient history, offering a relaxed, low-pressure experience designed for players who want to explore at their own pace.
Throughout your journey, you’ll capture and research alien creatures, each with unique abilities that help open up new paths and interactions across the world. You’ll also complete quests for your fellow Rover companions, gradually rebooting them from stasis and rebuilding friendships as you work together to support a mysterious human mission.
What really sets Good Boy apart is its heart. The game features an endearing cast of canine characters inspired by the real-life dogs of the development team, making the entire experience feel like a love letter to pets and their bond with humans. As you explore, you’ll uncover memory tapes that reveal each Rover’s past, adding an emotional layer to the adventure.
Customization and progression are also key. You can upgrade your Rover with new tools, capturing equipment, motherboard enhancements, and abilities that expand how you explore Terra II’s living ecosystems. It’s a metroidvania at its core, but one that prioritizes comfort, curiosity, and connection over combat and stress.
Good Boy is shaping up to be a cozy sci-fi journey filled with charm, discovery, and tail-wagging personality. The game is available to wishlist now on Steam, and if this trailer is anything to go by, it’s one space adventure dog lovers won’t want to miss.