Item: In The Dog House
Rating: 85
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

85/100

In The Dog House is a masterclass in 'polished simplicity' that Nitrome is famous for. The core mechanic involves dragging and flipping rooms of a house to guide your dog to their bed. It sounds simple, but the level design quickly introduces variables like treadmills, fans, and vacuum cleaners that turn each stage into a complex spatial logic puzzle.

The presentation is absolutely top-tier for mobile. The pixel art is expressive, and the physics of the house flipping feel weighty and satisfying. One of the best aspects is the variety of unlockable breeds, from Pugs to Poodles, and the 'Nitrome dog' cameo is a lovely touch for fans. With over 50 puzzles, it offers a solid amount of content that stays challenging without ever feeling unfair. It's the perfect 'pick-up-and-play' game that makes you feel genuinely clever once you figure out a tricky layout.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1306783838

$2.99 4+★3.7 41 reviews

Author : Nitrome

Pubish Date : Wed May 09 2018

Last Update Date : Wed Jan 22 2025

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.1Wed Jan 22 2025

Bug fixes.
Have you ever wondered what your dog gets up to while you are away?
Guide your favourite pooch through this charming and strategic puzzler.
● Drag, Flip and turn the house completely upside down.
● Unlock your favourite dogs! (Pug, Chihuahua, Poodle - and MANY more!)
● Tons of fun new toys to collect for your pet to play with.
● 50+ puzzles to solve
● Features a special unlockable Nitrome dog cameo!
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Have you ever wondered what your dog gets up to while you are away?
Guide your favourite pooch through this charming and strategic puzzler.
● Drag, Flip and turn the house completely upside down.
● Unlock your favourite dogs! (Pug, Chihuahua, Poodle - and MANY more!)
● Tons of fun new toys to collect for your pet to play with.
● 50+ puzzles to solve
● Features a special unlockable Nitrome dog cameo!

Ratings & Reviews

3.7 out of 5 with 41 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

In The Dog House is a clever puzzle adventure that tasks you with guiding your pet to its bed by manipulating the very architecture of the home. Each level presents a cross-section of a house where you can drag and flip rooms to create a path. As you progress, you'll encounter toys, gadgets, and obstacles that require precise timing and logic. With dozens of unlockable dog breeds and satisfying physics-based mechanics, it is a delightful experience for puzzle enthusiasts and dog lovers alike.

Features

50+ challenging puzzles

Unlockable dog breeds (Pug, Poodle, etc.)

Signature Nitrome pixel art style

Innovative room-flipping mechanics

Special Nitrome dog cameo

Tips

Mastering the Flip

To succeed, you must think in three dimensions. Remember that flipping a room changes the dog's orientation; use this to bypass obstacles like vacuum cleaners or to land on treadmills that move you toward the exit.

Promotion Videos

In The Doghouse - Trailer - YouTube

News on this game

Nitrome's classic puzzler In The Dog House is now available on iOS and Android

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Gameplays

Guide Your Pet

Players interact with the house by sliding room segments horizontally or vertically. The goal is to create a continuous path for the dog while navigating around interactive elements like fans and toys.