HomeBest Friend Forever
by Starcolt, published by Alliance
Pat the dogs... and then their owners. Step into the world of Rainbow Bay in Best Friend Forever, a dating sim-meets-dog care sim where you pat, pamper and train your pup while you search for your own forever friend.
Released Aug 27, 2020
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Mostly Positive · 70% positive of 205 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 1,603 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Regular US price | $19.99 | Oct 19, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 3.5k – 21k | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $65k – $220k before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 205 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 17–98 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Dogs | 1 in 143 games |
| LGBTQ+ | 1 in 37 games |
| Dialogue Heavy | 1 in 32 games |
| Dating Sim | 1 in 27 games |
| Romance | 1 in 22 games |
| Visual Novel | 1 in 12 games |
| Choices Matter | 1 in 10 games |
| Controller | 1 in 10 games |
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