The Switch 2 may not have Nintendogs yet, but we’re getting the next best thing

We all tuned in to the recent Switch 2 showcase, and a lot of us held our breath expecting a Nintendogs on Switch. That didn’t happen, but Apple Arcade was clearly listening as there’s now a similar game coming to the service very soon. With My Buddy, by Nielo Inc., comes to Apple Arcade in May 2025. You can see the full game’s listing here, but we’ll give you a rundown. It’s a very Nintendogs-inspired game which allows you to look after your own digital dogs and cats. You may also recognize the art style from similar games on the Nintendo Switch and the App Store - Nielo Inc. also developed the console's two Little Friends games, and two in the same series on iOS called with My DOG and with My CAT. Continue reading The Switch 2 may not have Nintendogs yet, but we’re getting the next best thing MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best Apple Arcade games, Best iPhone games, Every Apple Arcade game

Apr 10, 2025 - 12:38
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The Switch 2 may not have Nintendogs yet, but we’re getting the next best thing
The Switch 2 may not have Nintendogs yet, but we’re getting the next best thing

We all tuned in to the recent Switch 2 showcase, and a lot of us held our breath expecting a Nintendogs on Switch. That didn’t happen, but Apple Arcade was clearly listening as there’s now a similar game coming to the service very soon.

With My Buddy, by Nielo Inc., comes to Apple Arcade in May 2025. You can see the full game’s listing here, but we’ll give you a rundown. It’s a very Nintendogs-inspired game which allows you to look after your own digital dogs and cats.

You may also recognize the art style from similar games on the Nintendo Switch and the App Store - Nielo Inc. also developed the console's two Little Friends games, and two in the same series on iOS called with My DOG and with My CAT.

MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best Apple Arcade games, Best iPhone games, Every Apple Arcade game