The Good Dog Chasing Shadows, a third-person adventure game, presents gamers with the unusual task of keeping their family safe. The protagonist is a dog who must utilize his full arsenal of canine talents to confront paranormal creatures. Using his keen sense of smell to track, the ability to camouflage his tracks by rolling, and the ability to dig up hidden objects become essential for survival. Even barking takes on tactical significance, allowing him to dispel incorporeal entities and distract material enemies. Exploration of interconnected locations is closely intertwined with solving puzzles that rely on interacting with the environment to advance the story.