
Best Friend Forever is a simulation and visual novel hybrid developed by Starcolt, released in 2020 for PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch, that combines dog ownership with a dating sim set in the fictional Rainbow Bay. Players begin by adopting one of four shelter dogs — a Maltese, Shiba Inu, Mutt, or Staffordshire Terrier — each with a distinct backstory, personality, and individual strengths and weaknesses. Dog care involves training, play, and monitoring overall wellbeing, with a structured puppy school program at the Rainbow Bay Vet Clinic serving as a progression system for the pet. Alongside raising their dog, players build romantic relationships with six residents of the city, ranging from a family lawyer to a youth counselor, using an in-game app called Woofr to connect with potential partners. The canine companion plays an active role in social interactions throughout, tying the pet-care and dating mechanics together across the game's lighthearted, comedic narrative.
Step off the bus at Rainbow Bay and start a new life with your furever friend! Adopt a dog, find true love and experience all the wacky hijinks this colourful city has to offer.
