a pet shop after dark

a pet shop after dark

Released Aug 2022

PETSITTER WANTED. A horror point-and-click adventure game. Water the plants, feed the pets, and DON'T turn off the lights.

89% positive · 407 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

*a pet shop after dark* launched on August 30, 2022 as a complete horror point-and-click adventure game. Shortly after release, the developer added a hint system and soundtrack availability on September 18, 2022. On August 30, 2023 — the game's first anniversary — the developer shipped a meaningful quality-of-life update adding new translations, puzzle refinements, and Steam Deck improvements. In that same post, the developer reflected on the game's impact on their career, expressing gratitude to players in a way that reads as a fond look back rather than a forward-looking content commitment. Since that anniversary update, all developer communications on this page have been announcements for entirely separate games: *A TAVERN FOR TEA* (released March 24, 2023), *Marron's Day* (released November 29, 2024), and *TRUE LOVE'S CURSE* (announced June 8, 2026 for a July 13, 2026 release). These posts reflect an active solo developer who regularly ships new games, not ongoing additions to *a pet shop after dark* itself. The only DLC listed is the soundtrack, which released alongside the game on August 30, 2022. No unreleased DLC exists, no future content has been announced for this game, and the developer has made no statements suggesting additional content is planned. The game is complete.
Evidence
First anniversary update added new translations and quality-of-life improvements. Developer reflected on the game's personal significance and expressed gratitude to players, with no mention of future content plans.
news post · Aug 30, 2023 source development ending
high
Game launched as a complete horror point-and-click adventure.
news post · Aug 30, 2022 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
npckc
Achievements
6
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Water the plants, feed the pets, and DON'T turn off the lights.

a pet shop after dark is a horror point-and-click adventure game where you've taken on an odd job at a little pet shop. The owner tells you the job is easy - all you have to do is water the plants, feed the pets, and stay the night.

There's just one thing - do NOT, under any circumstances, turn off the lights.

Features:

  • A mysterious pet shop to explore
  • Invisible pets to feed
  • Strange plants to water
  • Point-and-click and puzzle elements

Note:

Crashes are intentional.
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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