Big Bad Dogs
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
SHIFT 3 OUT!!!
BBD x Plush Wonderland Collaboration!!!
This game contains mature themes, disturbing imagery, and emotional subject matter that may be distressing to some players.
Player discretion is advised.
NOTE: Some systems are unfinished due to time limitations.
ONCE IT BITES, IT WON'T LET GO.
It’s 2009, and you’re a woman working the night shift at Mad Dog Convenience, a run-down 24-hour store somewhere in the United States.
Most nights are spent dealing with strange customers and your infuriating coworker, Lane. You’re just trying to pay rent, stay awake, and make it to the next shift.
But one day, a guy in a motorcycle helmet begins showing up night after night.
And since then, things have been getting stranger and stranger.
You don’t remember everything. But there’s something about the blood you can’t forget.
MEET THE CHARACTERS AND LOVE INTERESTS.
LANE. Your coworker. Lane is the biggest jerk you've ever met. Sexist, misogynistic, and completely convinced he’s God’s gift to women. He's a loser, but maybe there’s more to him than bad jokes and a big mouth.
BIKER BOY (BB). A regular customer. BB is calm, polite, and treats ordinary conversations with unsettling seriousness. He's hard to read, but something tells you there's a reason for that.
AMELIA. Your friend. Intelligent, independent, and never afraid to speak her mind. Amelia always seems to know what she’s doing, even when she doesn’t.
RED BIKER (RED). 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘴.
RJ. The manager of the store. You mostly know him through post-it note because he never actually shows up at the store.
FEATURES.
– 235K WORDS OF CONTENT : Shift 1 (12k) + Shift 2 (63k) + Shift 3 (160k), around 10 to 15 hours of gameplay depending on your reading speed and how many branches you explore. (GUIDE HERE)
– THREE LOVE INTERESTS : All dogs love you. Some love you too much.
– CHOICES THAT MATTERS : Shape relationships, unlock (or miss) scenes, and influence how the story branches.
– SIMPLE NAVIGATION SYSTEM : Click to explore, complete tasks, and find hidden details that reveal more about the world and yourself.
– UNRAVEL THE TIMELINE : Dive into memories, jump between timelines and connect pieces of the past to understand the truth of the present.
- MEET NEW NPCs : Uncover hidden details through optional conversations.
"You are all I long for. All I worship and adore. In other words, please be true. In other words, I love you."
All music and ambiance used in the game are free to use. But a few were made by Feldup, a French YouTuber I absolutely love! (if you're into horror and creepy mysteries, you should check out his channel.)
Join our Discord server !
Here are the characters' playlists !
Special thanks to Rivder for creating the little BB cursors used in the game !
Huge thanks to copiklaGrogu for the Chinese translation of the game !
And huge thank you to Toxic/Токсик (Telegram channel: @TranslationsNovell) for making the Android build !
Download
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Development log
- SHIFT 3.5 INFO + ANDROID BUILD.12 days ago
- SHIFT 3 NOW AVAILABLE.30 days ago
- SHIFT 3 PROGRESS + CHINESE TRANSLATION.Aug 26, 2025
- SHIFT 2 NOW AVAILABLE.Jul 25, 2025
- PROGRESS ON SHIFT 2.Apr 30, 2025
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THAT LOOKS SO COOL 1,2 GBS?! WOOIWWAAA 🥹🙏🙏
my fav vn currently!!
Hola, lo traduje a español para pc y android!
pueden ver el contenido en mi perfil!
Updated Newest Version for Windows & macOS here - velvetpatch.cc
the update for this game download gameupd.github.io/updater
Tem tradução em português??
I LOVE LANE
I really feel like reading Russian... I want it so badly... I don't understand what the characters are saying, the translator isn't helping, I'm going crazy trying to read it... Russian is there... but it doesn't work... and on the phone it's almost impossible to tap... pain, pain. 😔
I've seen replies to other comments stating that MC customization is planned soon, does that include being able to choose your gender/pronouns?
Misogyny is a big play in the game, I feel like you'll just be able to dress mc the way you want but I am not sure!
this is what I was thinking and why I asked ^^;
No, laly has mentioned the mc will remain a female because of the way she wrote the story and the themes and her having other pronouns besides that of a female defeats the purpose of the game
the discord server link seems to be outdated!
the discord server has been paused so people can't join it for now ( or ,at least from what I've heard.)
oooh, what a shame ;( thanks for telling me!
Is this translated to Spanish? I would like to play it 😔
holis, por el momento no... pero hay fans de habla hispana que usan un plug-in de traducción al español para poder jugar el juego!!! yo lo juego en ingles pero puedo preguntar que programa usan, por si lo quieres probar?
I would love to! Because I play it on Android
amei o jogo! Se pudesse atualizar o link do servidor do discord, gostaria de ficar a par das atualizações pra vir jogar novamente. A historia é envolvente e eu já me encontro viciado
Updated New Version - velvetpatch.cc (Windows & MacOS)
ohmygoodness, i love this... the story n the characters' writings are just top-notch, they're just so in-depth?? i didnt skip a single dialogue and read thru everything n tried all the options n clicked ard for easter eggs. omg i love lane sm, ive replayed his route so many times n i discover smth new each time!!
Hi!! Just wondering but does anyone know how the point and click is made in this game? It's the best I've ever seen. Is it an image map or maybe image buttons?
i use screens and imagebuttons! :3
Hello! I downloaded the Android APK, but I can't change the language. The settings always stay on English, even when I tap Portuguese. Is there a fix planned?
so do I.I thought I was the only one who felt that way😭
its just not available yet pookie, im sorry🥺🥺
Hello! I'm really interested in this game. ❤️
I downloaded the Android version, but I can't switch the language option in the settings.
The default version is the English version. I hope to see this feedback as soon as possible.🥹
Lowkey love this game sm , like shift 3 is my fav by farrr .The improvements from shift 2 to 3 is really big tbh.
The urge to draw fanart for this-
Bonjour, bonjour ! Franchement, ce jeu est incroyable, je n'ai vraiment pas les mots. Même si j'ai galéré avec la traduction en étant française, ce jeu m'a complètement plongée dedans. J'étais littéralement submergée par l'ambiance du jeu et par l'histoire. J'ai une énorme préférence pour BB, je l'adore ! J'ai vraiment hâte de découvrir la suite. Merci ! ❤️
Man I just need you to know that I love you this shit is my favorite visual novel ever.
Love it all so much so far, I can't wait for the fourth shift!
hi spar0w, thank you for this amazing game. the story and writing are really high quality. if you have plans to make more games in the future, please keep up this incredible standard. looking forward to the next update!!
Como mudar o idioma gente? Tem a opção de outros idiomas (inclusive para português que é o que eu gostaria de usar) mas simplesmente não vai 😭💔
Hello! First of all, I absolutely loved the game. I was eagerly awaiting its release on Android. I jumped for joy when I found out it was out. Love you, developers! ❣️
I'm completely in love with this game. Everything is perfect. The complexity of the characters, the ambience, the lore that seems to be so interesting. I can't wait for more. My new addiction for sure. 💗
I can't access your Discord server anymore
Hiyaa!
The Discord is currently being paused and people are unable to join at this time. ^^
Is shift 3 available in Android?
Wana say love everything this games has, finished both bb n lanes route, gone thru most their bonus convo, i rate this a 20 outta 10 cus man its funny n cute plus nostalgia from the vibe overall, love both the boys and how they r portrayed. Finally found a game i absolutely love to see be fully released. Kudos to ye man.
A doubt about the game.. Is it in Spanish? (๑•́₋•̩̥̀๑)
Why can't my game click to switch languages 😭😭😭😭😭
nyan lovve lane so much nyaan! really want to pat him so bad nyan wish theres a dialogue about it!
/ᐠ - ˕ -マ Ⳋ𓂃ෆ˚
Neither BBD nor I have anything to do with you, so I'd appreciate it if you'd stop leaving unrelated comments.
Hi laly could we have an option to share serkan lunch ？cause I lowkey felt so bad when he offered to shared his lunch but everyone ignored my poor baby 😭😭
I will add that option! :3 (poor baby yesss xD)
thank you I cant wait <3 😆
How do I get the rest of the game? I "finish" and got a screen that basically say wait until this route is done but I'm aware that shift 3 is fully done. Can someone help me unlock the rest of the game?
theres a link to a guide on how to get the different routes, or you can just skip to shift 3 and choose the route you want
rggggggggggghhhh i love this game