Fit check
Is Grapple Dog worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platformer fans who enjoy grappling-hook movement
- Completionists who want to search levels for collectibles and secret areas
- Speedrunners looking for an optional time-trial mode
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who do not want optional collectibles or bonus levels may find the extra objectives unnecessary.
- Players who prefer platformers without boss battles may not enjoy the stage structure.
- Players looking for a game centered on climbing tools and stamina management may prefer Jusant.
Our take on Grapple Dog
The bounce point is the grappling-hook movement: players who struggle with swinging and zipping through tricky platforming challenges may hit a wall before reaching the collectibles, secret areas and bonus levels.
What is Grapple Dog?
Grapple Dog is a 2D pixel-art platformer starring Pablo, a dog on a mission to stop the robotic overlord Nul.
Players jump, swing and zip with a grappling hook while exploring 6 worlds across 33 levels. The stages include hidden collectibles, secret areas, boss battles and bonus levels. The game also includes a map for traveling between worlds, a crew of adventurers, gem collecting, boat driving and dog petting. Optional collectibles add extra goals, while Time Trial mode focuses on speedrunning. Built-in accessibility options allow different ways to play. The game uses colorful pixel-art visuals, a soundtrack and 60fps gameplay.
How Grapple Dog plays
- 01Grappling Hook Movement
- Use the hook to swing and zip through platforming obstacles.
- 02Hidden Level Content
- The 33 levels contain collectibles, secret areas, boss encounters and bonus stages.
- 03Time Trial Mode
- An optional mode focuses on completing challenges quickly.
- 04Accessibility Options
- Built-in settings allow different ways to play.
Grapple Dog compared to similar games
Jusant focuses on climbing a tall tower, watching a stamina meter and exploring different paths, while Grapple Dog uses a grappling hook across 6 worlds and 33 platforming levels. SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER is a runner with shooting elements, whereas Grapple Dog centers on jumping, swinging, collectibles, boss battles and bonus levels.
Grapple Dog: platforms & release
Is Grapple Dog worth it?
It is worth it if: platformer fans who enjoy grappling-hook movement. Skip it if: players who do not want optional collectibles or bonus levels may find the extra objectives unnecessary.
Where can I download Grapple Dog?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Grapple Dog's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Grapple Dog on?
Windows only.
