# Satirical Canine Games The Dogness Game Has Players Breed the Perfect Canine Companion By Justin Lam | Published 2018-04-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogness-game References: [motherboard.vice](https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/qvxzzv/dogness-game-paolo-pedercini-likelike) & [molleindustria.itch.io](https://molleindustria.itch.io/dogness) Quirky concepts are no stranger to the realm of [indie games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanity-games), but the premise of the 'Dogness' game takes the idea of strange and turns it into a satirical masterpiece. The basic premise of the game centers around a [dog park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitty-catcher) and the idea that to have a happy society there must be breed homogeny. This idea of eugenics drives the Dogness game and makes it both incredibly entertaining and also quite thought-provoking. Developed by Paolo Pedercini, the Dogness game has players [drag and drop dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-talking-tom-friends-2) on one another until a near-perfect dog is created. The game groups each dog by color, with each tone representing the perfection level of the breed. Since the goal is to create a park of same-looking dogs, players will be forced to think quickly and combine canines to create a perfect dog. Challenges arise when forming combinations, as mixing mates that are too similar will result in glitchy inbred pups. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Indie Satirical Games:** Opportunity for developers to create unique, thought-provoking games that push the boundaries of traditional game design. - **Breeding Simulations:** Opportunity for game developers to create more realistic and in-depth simulations that explore the science and ethics of animal breeding. - **Eugenics in Gaming:** Opportunity for game developers to explore controversial subjects in a satirical way, encouraging players to think critically about social issues. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Industry:** Opportunity for game developers to tap into a growing market of players who are looking for unique and thought-provoking gaming experiences. - **Animal Breeding Industry:** Opportunity for breeders to use gaming simulations as a tool to educate the public on the science and ethics of animal breeding. - **Education Industry:** Opportunity for educators to incorporate gaming simulations into their curriculum to engage and teach students about socially and ethically sensitive subjects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog-Friendly Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dogs-best-friend-game.md) - [Connective Canine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-park-app.md) - [Dog Matchmaker Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegada.md) - [Web3 Mobile Racing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogami-academy.md) - [Canine Knowledge Challenge Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-iq-test.md) - [Sheep Herding Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summerhill.md) - [Digitized Sudanese Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumpdog.md) - [Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/those-games.md) - [Self Exploration Art Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicory-a-colorful-tale.md)