Item: Pup Champs
Rating: 82
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

82/100

Pup Champs is pure, unadulterated joy. It takes the fast-paced arcade feel of games like Mario Strikers and replaces the cast with a variety of adorable, high-energy dogs. The gameplay is surprisingly tight; it’s not just a gimmick. Different breeds actually have different stats—my Greyhound was noticeably faster on the wings, while my Bulldog could tank through defenders with ease.

The 'Bark Powers' are the real stars here. Activating a sonic howl to stun the opposing team or watching a Labrador do a backflip into a bicycle kick is hilarious and visually great. The progression loop—winning matches to buy tiny hats and jerseys—is simple but incredibly effective. It's the rare sports game that feels accessible to kids but has enough 'meta' strategy in team composition to keep adults entertained during a quick break.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

6743483654

Free🏆4+★4.4 229 reviews

Author : Afterburn Lukasz Spierewka

Pubish Date : Mon Mar 24 2025

Last Update Date : Wed Jun 25 2025

Support Languages : English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese

Genres :

Version 1.20Wed Jun 25 2025

Update 1.2 is here - introducing hints, cloud save support, offline mode & more!
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
**Free-to-start, no ads. Play 30+ puzzles for free and unlock the full game with one in-app purchase.**
Pup Champs is a cozy tactical puzzle game from the makers of Railbound and inbento. Use your wits to become a coach, guide a team of adorable pups and solve over 170 hand-crafted challenges!
PLAN YOUR ACTIONS
Position your players just right, clear their passing lanes, avoid hazards, outsmart the opponents and lead the pups to victory.
BECOME A PUZZLE CHAMPION
Each chapter brings in unexpected challenges - balls get stuck in the mud, monkeys mimic your movements, bunnies react to passes, and more! Where some players see an obstacle, a skilled coach can spot an opportunity...
A STORY ABOUT BONDS
In between solving puzzles discover a tale of friendship and sports told through interactive motion comics. As a retired soccer coach use your experience and wits to help out a bunch of clumsy pups come together and form a great team!
FOR PUZZLE NOVICES AND EXPERTS ALIKE
We designed Pup Champs to be accessible to everyone. A series of carefully crafted puzzles will guide you to shine on the field and score game-winning goals. Want an additional challenge? We've got plenty of bonus levels to satisfy you!

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Good-Boy Goals

Coach cute canines through aww-some soccer puzzles.

Ratings & Reviews

4.4 out of 5 with 229 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Pup Champs brings 'the beautiful game' to the dogs! Build your squad from over 20 unique puppy breeds, each with their own stats and 'Bark Powers.' Compete in vibrant stadiums across the globe, from backyard parks to pro arenas. With intuitive swipe controls and deep customization, you can dress your pups in hilarious outfits and lead them to victory in the world's cutest sports tournament. It's fast, fun, and tail-waggingly addictive.

Features

25+ Collectible Dog Breeds

Over-the-Top Special Abilities

Full Team Customization

Global Online Leaderboards

Tips

The Perfect Tackle

Time your barks carefully! If you bark just as the opponent is about to shoot, you'll trigger a 'Puppy Pounce' that steals the ball and instantly refills 50% of your power meter.

Promotion Videos

Pup Champs - launch trailer - YouTube

Gameplays

Breed Synergy

Pairing a 'Fast' breed like a Saluki with a 'Strong' breed like a Boxer on your front line creates a combo that is difficult for AI defenders to track.