A new Soulslike game called Stray Dog: nobody cares has been revealed for PC, offering a unusual twist on the genre by placing players in control of a stray dog instead of a traditional warrior.

Developed by Parry Frames Studio, the game follows a stray dog that was rescued by a disgraced knight. After the knight is captured, the dog sets out to rescue its former master while traveling through a dangerous medieval fantasy world.

The dog carries a greatsword in its mouth and will be required to rely on many of the mechanics commonly associated with Soulslike games. Stealth attacks, parries, backstabs, deathblows, and challenging boss encounters are all expected to play important roles.

The game's premise has quickly attracted attention because of its similarities to Great Grey Wolf Sif from Dark Souls. Although Stray Dog: nobody cares is not officially connected to FromSoftware's series, the similarities have led many fans to jokingly refer to it as Bark Souls.

Parry Frames Studio has emphasized that the project is being built by a team with a strong interest in Soulslike games. The studio previously released Crimson Oath, another Soulslike title influenced by FromSoftware's combat design.

Development work on Stray Dog: nobody cares has already progressed beyond the early concept stage. The studio has confirmed that its combat framework and tutorial level have been completed.

The developer has also asked players to add the game to their Steam wishlists, explaining that the number of wishlists could help demonstrate the game's potential to investors and provide the resources needed to continue development.

The game has currently been listed on Steam without a confirmed release date or price. It is planned for PC, although no console versions have been officially announced.

The unusual concept has already generated considerable discussion among Soulslike fans, with many players drawn to the idea of combining difficult combat and dark fantasy with a canine protagonist.

More information about Stray Dog: nobody cares is expected as development progresses, but the project already stands out as one of the stranger interpretations of the Soulslike formula.