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Bow-wow Battle

Be a dog. Bark. And win. "Bow-wow Battle" is a 1v1 game where you bark into your mic for real! Steam Online Multiplayer supported! Push the tug-of-war gauge with voice volume and rapid-fire barks! Adorable dogs, Dog Road story mode, and Crab Survival. With friends, family, or your crush — bark out!

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May 1, 2026
93 days ago
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About the Game

🐕 What is Bow-wow Battle?

Your microphone is your weapon.

Bow-wow Battle is a real-time 1v1 battle game where you become a dog and bark at full volume into your microphone!

🌐 Steam Online Multiplayer!

Bark against players from around the world in real time! Auto-matching finds you an opponent instantly. Push the tug-of-war gauge with your voice volume and bark count! Friend invites supported.

🎮 Simple to Play

  • Pick your dog! (Choose from 7 breeds)

  • Bark! (Bark into your mic!)

  • Win! (Push the tug-of-war gauge to 100% for a K.O.!)

Both voice volume and bark count move the gauge. Screaming alone won't cut it — clear, distinct barks are the key to victory.

⚔ Dog Road — Story Mode

8 stages of boss battles! From Park Puppy to Legendary Dog, defeat them all to become the ultimate dog. Clear each stage to unlock new breeds. Beat the final boss to earn the title "Dog Road Master"!

🦀 Crab Survival

Waves of crabs are attacking! Blow them away with your voice! 5 types of item drops to help you survive longer. Aim for the highest score!

🐶 7 Unique Dog Breeds

Shiba Inu, Pomeranian, Chihuahua, Toy Poodle, French Bulldog, Corgi, and Golden Retriever. All drawn in a warm, hand-drawn colored-pencil art style. Happy smiling dogs transform into fierce barking faces during battle!

🎙️ Full Voice Control

Navigate menus with your voice:

  • "Woof!" ×1 = Confirm

  • "Woof! Woof!" ×2 = Navigate

  • "Woof! Woof! Woof!" ×3 = Cancel

Play without ever touching your keyboard — full bark control mode! (Keyboard controls also supported)

📋 Daily Challenges & Titles

3 daily challenges generated automatically! Complete them to earn WP. Unlock titles like "Shiba Master" and "Corgi Legend" based on your wins with each breed!

📺 Perfect for Streaming

Watching someone bark at full volume is entertainment in itself. Streamers and VTubers — your audience will love this.

You are free to stream, record, and upload videos of this game. Monetization is welcome. Show the world your best bark!

🏪 Unlock Breeds with Wan Points (WP)

Win battles to earn WP and unlock new breeds. K.O. victories earn bonus WP!

🌏 3 Languages Supported

Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese.

🚀 About Early Access

Currently available as Early Access. Planned updates include:

  • Additional breeds (Pug, Husky, Doberman, etc.)

  • Ranking system (Puppy → Legendary Dog, 6 tiers)

  • New background stages

  • Steam Achievements

  • More BGM and sound effects

    ⚠️ Notice

  • This game uses microphone input. Please be considerate of your surroundings and the time of day. Using a headset and adjusting mic sensitivity allows quieter play.