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Kennel Chaos: Daycare SimulatorWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
Co-op dog daycare simulation where you feed, wash, and walk dogs.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Kennel Chaos: Daycare Simulator (6h 40m in total). The problem that came up most: care card feeding information is hard to interpret, in 3 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 6h 40m analysed · English, Portuguese · analysed in the week of 26 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 76
- Ideas
- 2
- Highlights
- 13
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 162 in all.
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- Stream 1, 51 min analysed: 25 problems, 7 highlights.
- Stream 2, 38 min analysed: 22 problems.
- Stream 3, 44 min analysed: 16 problems, 2 highlights.
- Stream 4, 52 min analysed: 9 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
- Stream 5, 1h analysed: 20 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
- Stream 6, 1h analysed: 21 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 2 highlights.
- Stream 7, 46 min analysed: 10 problems, 1 highlight.
- Stream 8, 49 min analysed: 20 problems.
Problems (76)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #11Confusion
care card feeding information is hard to interpret
3 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
unclear where to get or find balls and toys for dogs
3 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
placed shelves float and drift away from walls
2 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
pickup prompt appears with no owner present
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
photo task from the camera is not explained
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
skills menu cannot be located
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
opening for business needs an extra press that is missed
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
shelves reject or cannot hold some items
2 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
unclear where to dispose of collected dog waste
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
unclear how to get friends into the co-op session
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
unclear how and when the in-game day ends
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
walking speed feels too slow
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
cash register sound is unpleasant
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusionblocking
cat meds, feeding and supplements are never explained
1 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
door cannot be closed while carrying a bowl
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
pooper scooper vanishes and later reappears in duplicate
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
roster screen shows no animals for co-op clients
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Bug
joining a friend put the player into another daycare
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Bug
running is slower than walking
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Bug
carried treat jar sticks to the hand
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
carrying and bathing dogs is awkward to learn
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
restocking supplies through the shop is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
build menu prompt and button seem unresponsive
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
buying and placing extra runs is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
big dog size versus standard kennel is not obvious
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
muzzle only works after the aggressive dog bites
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
kennel next to a shelf opens but will not close
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
unexpected frights at the menu and in the window
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
shampoo missing when a bath is due
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
animals crowd the player and block movement
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
demo runs heavy on the gpu
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Bug
character limb clips through its own face
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Bug
dog status list shows dogs that already left
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Bug
players slip and fall in spilled water
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
unclear rules for yard, kennelling and owner pickup
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
hard to find where equipment and items are kept
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
hard to tell which item is in hand
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
retail shelf selling and restocking are hard to discover
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
backyard target points are unclear and throwing is forgotten
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
bowl cleaning and auto feeder rules are unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Confusion
setting down a bowl needs an unclear key press
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Confusion
waste cleanup tool fails to work in the yard
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Confusion
store opening and funds readout are unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Confusion
unclear whether soiled enclosures need tidying
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Confusion
resident pet is not introduced as belonging to the player
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Confusion
unclear how to mute the in-game microphone
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Confusion
character creator seems to offer only feminine clothes and hair
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Confusion
most cosmetics locked without saying they must be bought
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Confusion
push action is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Confusion
hard to find what each dog needs
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Confusion
dog card says fed while the dog is hungry
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Confusion
how to recruit new clients on the street is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Confusion
unclear that placed kennels can be moved
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Confusion
prep list petting task is unclear before opening
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Confusion
no clear hint where to refill water bowls
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Confusion
toy kennel assignment rule is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Confusion
medication due time is unclear between morning and evening
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
pee and poop pile up faster than cleaning tools allow
1 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
animal audio is unsettling and startling
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
refilling drinking water from the bath feels odd
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Frustration
floor spills trip the player unexpectedly and inconsistently
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Frustration
costs and daily goals feel restrictive
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Frustration
animals bolt out of the open yard
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Frustration
belly slider produces an odd looking body
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Frustration
no mixed breed option for the player's own dog
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Frustration
walkers vanish past an invisible wall before they can be invited
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Frustration
dog needs pile up while serving customers at the register
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Frustration
character creator lacks an afro hairstyle
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Frustration
dog walks out of the tub during towel drying
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Frustration
passersby keep refusing invites to the daycare
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Frustration
no space for delivered stock and extra shelves too costly
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Frustration
level up screen cannot be skipped
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Frustration
game pushes the cat room too early
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Frustration
instruction prompt disappears too quickly
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Frustration
dog droppings in the yard are annoying
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Frustration
kennels fill up and owners are turned away
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (2)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #77Suggestion
supply truck drops stock too far from the kennel
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Suggestion
wish to rename the assigned cat
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (13)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #79Highlight
running animation is liked
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Highlight
seasonal outfits on the animals are well received
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Highlight
neighbouring rival business is unclear but fun to provoke
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Highlight
avatar creator with deep options is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Highlight
charming visual style of the daycare
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Highlight
puddle cleanup is satisfyingly quick
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #85Highlight
five star pickup ratings feel rewarding
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #86Highlight
dog creator body sliders are fun to play with
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #87Highlight
update makes feeding feel more relaxed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #88Highlight
dog photos on the wall are a nice touch
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #89Highlight
unlocking the cat room is a happy moment
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #90Highlight
building the daycare feels fun
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #91Highlight
bowl return key is handy
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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