A real-world dog-walking RPG
Same walk.
A whole new
adventure.
Your dog is already the hero of your day.
Now they can be the hero of your neighbourhood.
HoundWard turns your real walks into a pixel-art RPG. Raise your companion, claim ground and take on the world together. One good walk at a time.
iPhone beta · Played outside, with your dog
THIS IS HOUNDWARD
A little adventure.
A very good dog.
That familiar route around the block? There’s a new reason to take the long way home.
YOUR WALK LEAVES A MARKYour usual route.
Your new territory.
Head outside with your dog and start a walk. Distance helps your game dog grow stronger, while your route claims territory on the map.
Keep walking your patch to hold it. Other players can claim it too — a friendly rivalry, just around the corner.
Walk. Explore. Come back stronger.
GAME ART · MEET YOUR NEXT CHALLENGESmall paws.
Big main-character energy.
Take on turn-based battles at dens around the map. Learn moves, find gear and build a companion with their own strengths.
Real walks grow Strength and Endurance. Pace builds Speed. Practising real tricks with your dog grows Intelligence.
A stronger bond. A stronger companion.
The best adventures have company.
Build a pack with friends, pool your territory and take on rival packs. Your daily walk becomes part of something bigger.
YOUR DOG, IN PIXELS
A familiar face.
A new sidekick.
Choose from 25 dog breeds, name your companion and make them your own. Every breed brings a different balance of strengths.
Meet a few of the good dogs, dressed in cosmetics from the game.
A few breeds to meet here. All 25 to discover in the game.
YOUR NEXT WALK STARTS HERE
Leash on.
Adventure ready.
The HoundWard beta is open. Get the game on your iPhone through TestFlight, then head outside with your dog.
Play the iPhone betaOpen beta · No signup form · Install with TestFlight
- 01 Install Apple’s TestFlight
- 02 Join the HoundWard beta
- 03 Meet your dog. Go for a walk.
BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT
A few good
questions.
What is HoundWard?
A mobile pixel-art RPG powered by your real dog walks. You raise a game dog, grow stronger through walks and trick practice, claim local territory, battle at dens and join a pack.
How do I get the beta?
On your iPhone, install Apple’s TestFlight, then use the public HoundWard beta link on this page. TestFlight will guide you through installing the game.
Is it on Android?
The current beta is for iPhone. Android is planned; there isn’t a public Android download to share yet.
Do I need to walk outside?
Yes. HoundWard uses your phone’s location to track walks and claim territory. Real walks are at the heart of the game — pick a safe route and give your dog plenty of time to sniff.
Is the game finished?
It’s a beta, so features may change and you may find bugs. There’s a report button in the app to send feedback to the developer. Your walks and feedback help shape what comes next.