Mindscape and Dav Pilkey are excited to announce that Dog Man: Bark in Action will be showcased at Steam Next Fest, running from October 19th to 26th. A free, playable demo for the game is available now! Dive into the world of Dog Man and try the new couch co-op feature that is fun for the whole family.

Dog Man Bark in Action will be available on Nintendo Switch, Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4/5 on October 27th, 2026.

Dog Man: Bark in Action is a comic-book style game packed with action, humor, boss fights, and ability-granting gadgets. Play as 10 different characters from the comics, each with unique powers.

A hero is needed! Dr. Scum has set up Hypno Screens around the city, mind-controlling the innocent townsfolk. Now it’s up to Dog Man – part Dog, part Man- to fight back against Dr. Scum and all his minions. Defeat Dr. Scum, save your friends, and rescue the city!

A game based on the wonderful Dog Man comic books by artist Dav Pilkey, also known for Captain Underpants.

Key Features:
-Work Together with the Supa Buddies: Switch between Dog Man and his Supa Buddies: Dog Man, Li’l Petey, 80-HD. Each has their own special abilities, to overcome obstacles and defeat Dr. Scum. Phone Friends to help you, like Commander Cupcake or Chief, for a total of 10 playable characters!
-Explore 60 Action Packed Levels: Explore iconic locations from the Dog Man universe, such as the Cat Jail and Robo-Time Industries. Beat the clock in the Time Challenges and discover the Mystery Levels full of surprises!
-Play Solo or with a Friend: Double the action by having a second player join with unique special abilities. Couch co-op the whole family can enjoy!
-Discover Unlockable Outfits and Supa Gadgets: Collect sprockets to unlock crazy Gadgets. Collect yarn to craft cool new outfits like the Scarlet Shedder, Cat Kid and much more!
-Stand up to Villains: Use each character’s signature fighting move to take down Dr. Scum’s minions and the Supa-Bad-Guy himself. Use clever teamwork to beat bosses!