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Puzzle Game 'Chiwawa Controller' Guides Chihuahuas Under a Flag, Launch Date Set for January 9, 2026; Demo Now Available at Steam Next Fest

Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/953/G095329/20251015004/

Editorial Department: Akasaka | 2025/10/15 02:38 (UTC)

SinPoDo today (October 15, 2025) announced that the release date for the PC game “[Chihuahua Controller]” has been set to January 9, 2026.
Currently, an updated demo version is being distributed during Steam Next Fest.

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This game is a puzzle adventure where wizard Odi controls chihuahua Wawa, guiding it toward a flag. When Odi steps on an arrow, Wawa moves in the corresponding direction.

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When Wawa obtains a flag, it trembles with joy and more arrows appear. Also, if Wawa dislikes something, it may destroy the platform itself.
Various stages are prepared—inside homes, city streets, even a demon king’s castle—and each requires different methods to satisfy Wawa.
For gameplay footage, check out the currently available trailer.

Chihuahua Control Game,
“Chihuahua Controller,” release date confirmed for January 9!

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Indie game development team SinPoDo has confirmed the release date for its score-based puzzle game, “Chihuahua Controller,” as January 9, 2026. This PC title is scheduled for release on Steam and is currently participating in this month’s “Next Fest.”
We believe this may become the first game in Steam history with a chihuahua as its main character—what an honor!
A free demo featuring original mode and Stage 1 is now available on Steam.

Control the Uncontrollable Chihuahua!

The incident begins when wizard Odi picks up Wawa, a chihuahua found inside a box. This chihuahua, half angry and half trembling, cannot stay still! It destroys things wherever it goes and charges at people. Can Odi discover how to control Wawa and safely bring it home?

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Step on Arrows and Guide to the Flag!

Odi can control Wawa by stepping on arrows. If Wawa isn’t safely guided to the flag, chaos won’t end!
But remember—this is a chihuahua. When it gets the flag, its joy causes violent trembling—and more arrows appear! Furthermore, if something displeases it, it may destroy the platform itself.
Can you control this tangled “Chihuahua Controller”?

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Various gimmicks prepared for each stage!

The chihuahua won’t tolerate anything anywhere! Not just inside homes, but in city streets—and even within a demon king’s castle!
That means you must satisfy Wawa using different methods depending on the location. Whether it’s simply collecting flags or defeating enemies is unknown until you try—so stay alert!
Use items prepared for each stage to aim for high scores!

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Stage 1 released alongside Next Fest!

In conjunction with this month’s Steam October Next Fest, we’ve updated Stage 1. This new version adds items and a story manga to the previous demo that only featured systems!
Some players might find it easier than the original mode, while others may feel it’s harder—try challenging yourself to collect ten flags as your goal!

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Basic Information

Game Title: Chihuahua Controller
Genre: Score-based Puzzle Game
Number of Players: 1
DEMO Release Date: August 24, 2025
Full Release Date: January 9, 2026
Store Page (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/3923820/_/
Supported Languages: Japanese, Korean, English, Chinese
Estimated Release Price: 500 JPY
Developer: SinPoDo
Publisher: SinPoDo

About the Development Team

SinPoDo is a development team led by one member of SinPoDo. The team aims to handle most aspects of production directly, excluding sound work. They officially launched “Teleport Master” in March 2025 and are preparing to release “Chihuahua Controller” as their second title.