Dogat

• Mouse to aim, click to act
• Arrow keys or WASD to move; Space to jump or confirm
• Press Escape or the exit button to leave the full-screen player

1. 1Start the game and look for the goal, shown as a picture or a short line of text at the start of each stage.
2. 2Move with arrow keys on a computer or the on-screen pad on a tablet, and tap to jump, pick up or answer.
3. 3Avoid obstacles and collect the items the game points out. They often count toward a star rating.
4. 4If a stage is too tricky, go back to the menu and try another. Return to it later.

• Free to play, nothing to install, no account needed
• Loads in the browser tab and opens full screen when you press Play
• Works in portrait or landscape
• Mouse and keyboard controls, with touch support on most devices
• Listed under Junior

Dogat is free and runs in the browser without a download or account, which makes it easy for a parent to open and a child to play. Stages are short, instructions are simple, and the gentle climb in difficulty gives a child real wins to be pleased about.

Suits early primary children who can follow simple instructions and want a little more than toddler games offer. Good for independent play with a parent nearby, on a tablet or laptop.

Can my child play Dogat without help?

Most children of six or older can, after watching the first stage. Younger children may need an adult to read instructions or help with controls.

Is it educational?

Some Junior games involve counting, letters or shapes; others are simply gentle fun. The description on the game page will say what it covers.

How long is a stage?

Usually one to three minutes. A session of five or six stages fits comfortably into a short break.