Developer: Dog Dog Studios
At a glance
21 Steam reviews rate it “Positive” (90% positive). Released on June 18, 2026 by Dog Dog Studios. It is free to play.
Description
Friction is a fast-paced arcade style game of tag.
In the game, the goal is to have the most amount of points before the round ends. Each round lasts 2 minutes. Players who pick up the star - that randomly spawn around the map, becomes the tagger. The tagger's goal is to chase down other players in order to gain points. Players who are tagged lose a small portion of their points. Green orbs will spawn throughout the map that only non-taggers can pick up to keep the advantage over the tagger.
Features
Online Multiplayer PVP
Compete against friends or other players online in lobbies of up to 16 players for maximum tag intensity. Fast paced rounds provide exhilarating moments of dodging and weaving.
Creative Take on Tag
Innovative features such as the star and green orbs add a twist onto tag's classic game loop that makes it more competitive and interesting to play.
Competition
Earn points to compete for the #1 spot in the lobby before the timer ends! Skillful players are rewarded with points for doing things such as avoiding being tagged and getting the star multiple times in a row. Climb the global leaderboard and cement yourself as a true friction master.
Customization
There are loads of ways to set yourself apart from other players in Friction. Unlock new characters and crowns over time by playing the game to show off your experience.
Skill based movement
Train your skills over time to become a pro at dodging and weaving between players. Hone your dash and jump timing to become untouchable as you zip around corners. Gain the advantage by mastering the easy to learn, but hard to master movement controls.
Supported languages: english
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System Requirements
Windows
- OS: Windows 10 (or newer)
- Processor: Dual Core 2.0 HGz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM MB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated Graphics (Intel Iris Graphics 6100 or better)
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 800 MB available space
User Reviews
Great Developers I Highly Recommed You Try This Game Out! What It Has
It Has 5 Acivements To Collect , A Discord Server To Chill/Hangout/etc , You Can Customize You Player/Crown.
the greatest tag ive ever played. even better than when that older lady at the bar said she was old enough to be my mother, this was better than that!
its not offensicve. please make crouch jumps slightly higher. thx
Fun to play randomly
W game
Additional Information
| Developer | Dog Dog Studios |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Age rating | None |
| Release date | June 18, 2026 |
| User reviews | 90% positive (21) |