Play Dogz (U)(Trashman) Online

Dogz on the GBA is basically a Tamagotchi but with way more personality—you get this little pixel pup that follows you around, barks at nothing, and somehow still manages to melt your heart when it tilts its head. The controls are simple: feed it, play fetch (badly, because it’s a Game Boy), and try not to feel guilty when you ignore it for a few hours.

This "Trashman" version has some weird quirks—sometimes the colors glitch, or your dog does this hilarious moonwalk thing. It feels like someone dug up an unfinished prototype and just went with it. But honestly, that just adds to the charm. The mini-games are janky in the best way, especially the obstacle course where your dog occasionally phases through walls like a ghost.

It’s not deep, but there’s something weirdly comforting about booting it up between bus stops and seeing your blocky little buddy wag its tail. Just don’t blame me when you start absentmindedly reaching for virtual dog treats in real life.