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Game entry

Dog in the Machine

2026 · Strategy, Puzzle · PC, Mac · Goblinz Publishing

GameForever voters place Dog in the Machine no. 3,508 in the world ranking, with 1,435 ELO points and 43% of wins across 37 duels settled. Measured against its own family, it climbs to no. 36 out of 141 (2026).

World rank

no. 3,508

ELO score

1,435

Wins

43%

Duels played

37

About Dog in the Machine

A tactical roguelite where you help an AutoDog escape a dystopian mecha-city and get back to their exiled humans. Teach the dog custom tricks to tackle strategic challenges through devastating chain reactions. Break the Machine in your path to freedom!

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,418 to 1,435 ELO points over the last 22 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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The standing

Where Dog in the Machine ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Dog in the Machine stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 36 out of 141 (2026).

Where Dog in the Machine ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 3,508 5,110
Strategy 243 342
2020s 559 945
2026 36 141

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