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Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim
Developer Triple Topping, Akupara Games
Gordy and her punk band, Dead Pets, haven't hit it big but they will any day now! Go to band practice, crush a diner shift, chat with friends and manage Gordy’s mess of a life. Unleash your inner demon in a feminist, slice-of-life, management-lite, minigame-heavy narrative rhythm game! From the Steam store page
71 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Oct 10, 2026 · last updated Oct 11, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
98
LovedLoved
41 positive · 1 negative
95% range 88–100%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 41 | 1 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 8 | 0 | 21 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Positive
43 of 44 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
98% recommend · 42 yes, 1 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 43 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (62 of 64 positive).
Players praise the game's charm, humor, and relatable story. [1][2][3] Many enjoy the mix of minigames, music, and character development. [4][5][6] Some reviewers note minor issues with minigames or controls. [7][8][9]
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- [2]
This game is a true gem, and very relatable to us aging punks out there. Other than trying to make it as musicians, there is no big quest in this game. Just a story that brings up everyday issues in life we have all dealt with at some point - and thats what makes it so great. There are different choices to be made, and each choice will affect Gordys mental health, what other people think and the band. And if your …
- [5]
I just finished the game! Loved it! So happy that this game came out. Truely captures the chaos and passion of being in a band! I was happily surprised by how much narrative content there is. Loved being given choices but also some times you just go into debt with out a choice and that feels realistic. The Rhythem game is a lot of fun I kinda wish there was an option for more buttons to press on harder modes but I …
- [7]
This game is a bit of everything, but I'm not sure if it does any of them spectacularly. The rhythm game is just okay, the Diner Dash-esque restaurant mini game is almost impossible and I'm not sure if choices really matter. I do love the art style and music, and the story is pretty good (although I feel like the ending dragged a bit)
- [12]
If I'm honest that you get new clothes over the course of the game and that you can change clothes everyday earns it an instant thumbs up. That they bothered to add that feature reflects the love put into the game. A number of mini-games that you just play once. Animations you just see once. Good, original songs. It's all very effort-rich. The characters are believable and worthy of your time and care. I wished …
- [1]
A first look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDVx1dLxM3E So far I'm a fan, like a fan fan. I snorted and laughed a few times. I also had a moment of feeling so related, despite being a sim about demons. I swear I'm human!! But for now, I'm going to continue where I left of in my vid, because I need to know where my choices will lead me and the band. Toes crossed it's euh a good ending or something something. Idk. …
Summarised from 34 of the 72 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim sits at 98% positive across 42 opinionated reactions from 2 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 71 · most liked firstGood morning Mon Ami Video games that are coming out this week are: Nioh 3 DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined Tearscape Blind Touch Master of Piece Theta and Paralldox on Worldlines ANTHEM#9 D1AL-ogue Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim What video games are you playing this week?
neutral · AI labelView post →WOMEN SUPPORT WOMEN! On February 5-6, come celebrate our new EP with a Dead Pets Launch Party to support Women in Games International! @getwigi.com Watch awesome female & gender queer Twitch streamers play a RAD game for a RAD charity! Join us! or hate women. Choose wisely. linktr.ee/deadpetsU
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm so incredibly happy this game came out! I've had it on my Steam wish list since 2023ish. I've finished the first episode and already looking forward to playing more.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A first look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDVx1dLxM3E So far I'm a fan, like a fan fan. I snorted and laughed a few times. I also had a moment of feeling so related, despite being a sim about demons. I swear I'm human!! But for now, I'm going to continue where I left of in my vid, because I need to know where my choices will lead me and the band. Toes crossed it's euh a good ending or something something. Idk. Idk how the end stuff works yet! (I'll probs update this to something more…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unleash your inner demon in a feminist, slice-of-life, management-lite, minigame-heavy narrative rhythm game as you help Gordy and her punk band, Dead Pets, try to make it big. Learn more on Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim in our review: somanygames.co.uk/review/dead-...
neutral · AI labelView post →Its my luck getting sick in February after a rough January 🙃 Just hope I'm well enough in time for this coming week of banger game releases Don't want to be missing out on Mewgenics, REANIMAL, Crisol, Dead Pets (its out), just to name a few
positive · AI labelView post →You could not pay me to prioritize anyone else over Gordy's mental health. She's a perfect angel/demon who never did nothing to nobody.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a true gem, and very relatable to us aging punks out there. Other than trying to make it as musicians, there is no big quest in this game. Just a story that brings up everyday issues in life we have all dealt with at some point - and thats what makes it so great. There are different choices to be made, and each choice will affect Gordys mental health, what other people think and the band. And if your stats get too low you might be forced to make a choice you normally wouldnt…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Adore every aspect about this game! Love the story, the story telling, and the character development. Main mini games are: Diner Dash, Rock band/Guitar Hero which are my favs. All the songs are absolute bangers too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You ever get so mad...? You guys should check out @akuparagames.bsky.social Dead Pets demo! There's actually a charity event they're running from today to the 7th benefiting Women in Games International in honor of the game launching! @getwigi.com #cutekumavt #deadpets #indiegame #WIGI
neutral · AI labelView post →I loved the demo, and I'm loving the game (mostly because it's just like the demo). Only difference so far is the full game doesn't have the morning ritual of washing Gordy's vibe. Part of me is okay with that. The other part is sad because now Gordy isn't getting off every night, and she's too awesome to go to bed with unmet needs! Love the humor. Love the music. Love the characters. This hell is the one I want to go to when I'm done paying penance in this world.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dead Pets Unleashed by Triple Topping was one of the saddest game cancellations ever I completely missed that Akupara un-cancelled it. I only noticed this morning when it popped to the top of SteamDB with a RELEASE DATE and it's SOON 📣 The vibes of this game are incredible youtu.be/GrebA4ZTd1M
neutral · AI labelView post →DEAD PETS UNLEASHED!! A dope fucking feminist punk game I'm producing at @akuparagames.bsky.social Drop a wishlist if this is your vibe 🤘
neutral · AI labelView post →Akupara Games Announce Dead Pets Unleashed comicbuzz.com/akupara-game... @deadpetsu.bsky.social @akuparagames.bsky.social #indiedev #indiegame #gaming #videogames
neutral · AI labelView post →“Punk rock should mean freedom, liking and accepting anything that you like. Playing whatever you want. As sloppy as you want. As long as it’s good and it has passion.” - Kurt Cobain Overview Dead Pets (originally Dead Pets Unleashed) was first developed by Triple Topping. The studio sadly announced its closure in December 2023 due to industry challenges and personal health issues of the leadership. Thankfully, the game’s development was revived by Akupara Games after they acquired two of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm not a punk rocker, but if I were, I imagine that playing this game is a whole lot more fun than actually being a punk rocker. 10/10, would rock again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dead Pets has a ton of charm, and delivers both humorous and relatable moments. It nails that weird stretch of adulthood where nothing feels stable, but everything feels important. The rhythm games and choices aren’t just mechanics, they’re part of the story of trying to hold it together. I am really enjoying my time so far, and look forward to playing the rest of Dead Pets.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yoooo it's one of my tracks in Dead Pets!!! Check the game out, it launched JUST NOW. It's OUT. store.steampowered.com/app/1851720/...
positive · AI labelView post →Can someone please do a stream of Dead Pets (2026) back to back with Wax Heads(2026)? Lets celebrate punk music in the indie game scene! #indiegames
neutral · AI labelView post →I just finished the game! Loved it! So happy that this game came out. Truely captures the chaos and passion of being in a band! I was happily surprised by how much narrative content there is. Loved being given choices but also some times you just go into debt with out a choice and that feels realistic. The Rhythem game is a lot of fun I kinda wish there was an option for more buttons to press on harder modes but I apreaciate that it only having 2 buttons makes the game accessible. Love the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dead Pets ( @deadpetsu.bsky.social ) by Triple Topping and @akuparagames.bsky.social, a narrative rhythm game, s out now! [PC] Gordy's punk band, Dead Pets, is sure to hit the big time any day. Manage her messy life between work, band practice, and an uncertain future. #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →Absolutely loved this game!! Such a wonderful little story with believable characters, fun minigames, great music, and a gorgeous aesthetic. A nice touch is the wide selection of punk outfits that you can pick out for Gordy every day :) would recommend for any slightly-aging punk who feels like they don't know what the hell they're doing with their life
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Chibi Gordy is so cute! I love dragging her around on the map menu and having her scream > <
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Having fun with the mix of RPG and rhythm game, music is great and fits the punk lifestyle Gordy leads. I appreciate that no one decision is too punishing and gives you the freedom to make decisions
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the dialogue is clunky and the gameplay is not very interesting. very simple and not really creative minigames that make up the gameplay that's tied together with these 3 meters you have to manage. there is a charm to all of it though. you can tell this had some dedication from the artists behind it. interesting artistically, but as a game, i wouldn't recommend.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Jukebox mode in Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim by Triple Topping and @akuparagames.bsky.social is a lot of fun! Great to have a way to keep playing after completing the main game! #IndieGames #GameMusic youtu.be/7yeYnPMjhes
positive · AI labelView post →(1/2) Back in 2020 I pitched Dead Pets to Triple Topping based on my own experiences of exisentialism, playing in bands, dreading "adulthood" - I unfortunately didn't get to see the game to its end but I'm so happy it evolved into what it is, with love and care by those who made it.
neutral · AI labelView post →There is so much personality squeezed into every frame of this game. My wife and I are playing through it together and just finished EP1, we can't wait to keep the story going and to see how Gordy barely scrapes by this time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolute Cinema times 10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dead Pets from Triple Topping is out today. Have I played it yet? No. Did I play their last game, Welcome to Elk, and thought their blurring of documentary and game was fantastic? Yes. Did you play it? Probably not, but you should. store.steampowered.com/app/1851720/...
neutral · AI labelView post →📺Tune in this Friday to watch us play 🤘Dead Pets Unleashed! @deadpetsu.bsky.social We'll be streaming the game in our Discord server 🎮 this Friday, September 5th at 10am PST/1pm EST! 🎸
neutral · AI labelView post →With Dead Pets, Wax Heads and Mixtape I feel like my music loving, indie game adoring heart has been especially blessed this year
positive · AI labelView post →This game manages to perfectly balance the feeling of a hectic, messy, passionate life as portrayed in the story of Gordy and Co. with gameplay that is structurally low-pressure and thoughtfully designed. The story is in equal parts funny and stressful - yet another game showing a defining factor of young adulthood is being constantly broke! - and the diversity of themes and visuals and fun minigames does a great job of punctuating the often serious themes of conversation around it. All the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So happy this game got made! Have been looking forward to it for a while, and it does not disappoint!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had not heard of Dead Pets until this morning, but it looks like an interesting game with a great soundtrack!
positive · AI labelView post →Pretty on the nose of what it offers, and reasonably priced for polish too. I like it, haven’t played much, but I like it so far
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cool punk band sim
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love the vibes straight away, seems like a very fun game, the art is so pretty! Wish we had more settings for the rhythm game - customisable controls, audio offset, scroll speed being the main 3. The music rocks though, not very far in yet but would totally recommend picking this up!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a bit of everything, but I'm not sure if it does any of them spectacularly. The rhythm game is just okay, the Diner Dash-esque restaurant mini game is almost impossible and I'm not sure if choices really matter. I do love the art style and music, and the story is pretty good (although I feel like the ending dragged a bit)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Excellent game. Doesn't overstay its welcome and has something meaningful to say with its story. Highly recommended!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →an absolute underated GEM of a game with so much heart and personality. If you liked Lost Records or Night In The Woods you'll love this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very punk, very feminist, very good.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of my top games EVER played ! Awesome experience and a great story with fun character design and world. Laughed so much and had the music stuck in my head. LOVED this game !!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Victor recommends slice-of-life rock band game, Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim, by Triple Topping and @akuparagames.bsky.social. Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/dead-pets-a-...
neutral · AI labelView post →very cute art style and i love the rhythm mini game. I luv Gordy
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Now that I'm mostly caught up on demos for now, I'm starting the first let's play in months! We're playing Dead Pets! twitch.tv/bigslicegaming
neutral · AI labelView post →absolutely loving this one so far! it's like a slice-of-life point & click with a ton of minigames (that are actually... fun??). The writing is definitely remniscent of the band practice segments from Night in the Woods, but it's more mature and hits closer to home. Think Life is Strange if it weren't cringe It's a crime that this release almost flew over my radar, because Welcome to Elk (tripple topping's previous game) is one of my all time favorites. Really hope it finds its audience!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If I'm honest that you get new clothes over the course of the game and that you can change clothes everyday earns it an instant thumbs up. That they bothered to add that feature reflects the love put into the game. A number of mini-games that you just play once. Animations you just see once. Good, original songs. It's all very effort-rich. The characters are believable and worthy of your time and care. I wished Gordy, the main character, had more happy moments but that's life, fair enough.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game blends visual novel storytelling with minigames while following the chaotic life of a struggling punk band. Its mix of absurd humor and emotional vulnerability is hit or miss, but the heavier themes (especially mental health and sexual assault) are handled well. Some lighter moments can feel a bit cringe though. The punk/riot grrrl soundtrack is excellent but it is limited and leaves that part of the game feeling repetitive. I gave this game a 7/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Oh, hello www.twitch.tv/eryngobragh more Dead Pets! do we finish today? If I can focus on game not chat... maybe 🎸
neutral · AI labelView post →I waited quite a while for this game to come out and honestly, I'm glad I did. As a musician myself, this certainly hit home and in a way did make me contemplate a lot about trying to live as both someone who wants to make music with people I'm hopefully close with, but also know how to make a decent living at the same time. I always have a soft spot for rhythm games and virtual novels, and this game is its own unique breed of fun and in depth storytelling. Thank you Dead Pets for releasing,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Later this afternoon, I'll be playing Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim by @TripleTopping/@akuparagames ^^ My choices in this game will affect the outcome. Brought to you by @InceptionTalent | @akuparagames/@TripleTopping | #sponsored | #indie youtu.be/OgksR38ck8I?...
neutral · AI labelView post →Absolutely fantastic. It's funny, it's witty, it's real. Check out welcome to elk too, I'd argue it's even better.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The best game I've played so far this year. Recommended to every punk I know
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Somewhere between Bojack Horseman and Rockstar ate my Hamster. Really fun artstyle and minigames wrapped up in a punk story set in hell. A fun few hours and doesnt outstay it's welcome at all. Really hope more people can be exposed to this and give it the credit it deserves
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim by @akuparagames.bsky.social - A rhythm game meets visual novel Gordy and her punk rock band. Deals with some very heavy topics but is very well made and was a blast all the way though. store.steampowered.com/app/1851720/...
positive · AI labelView post →Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim Review — Rock Out, Grow Up! @akuparagames.bsky.social #DeadPetsAPunkRockSliceofLifeSim lordsofgaming.net/2026/02/dead...
neutral · AI labelView post →New episode of the Bargain Bin dropped today. Listen to my partner Jamie and I talk about life sim/minigame-full/punk rock narrative game Dead Pets!! youtu.be/0tEMDg9_Ews?...
neutral · AI labelView post →Reminded me partly of Bojack Horsemen, in the format of a minigame driven visual novel. Wish the conversations went alittle deeper, but clearly a work of love.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great punk themes and a solid story about many women's experiences with the music industry. Balancing the three needs (Gordy's stress, keeping up appearances, and the band's reputation) wasn't too challenging but I still found there were enough times that I was forced to choose something I'd rather not to keep them topped up which made Gordy feel realistically flawed and kept the story tense. As someone brand new to rhythm games but not videogames in general, I found the medium difficulty was…
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