Pou is a popular mobile game that was released by developer Paul Salame in 2012. The game features a cute virtual pet that players need to care for and nurture. The gameplay consists of a combination of mini-games and interactive activities that keep players engaged and invested in the health of their little pou. When players first launch the game, they are greeted by a small, alien-like creature that they must name and adopt as their virtual pet. The puppy starts out as a baby, and players have to feed, bathe, and provide entertainment to it. The little treasure is always hungry and thirsty, so players must provide it with food and drink on a regular basis. They can buy different types of food and drinks from the in-game store with the coins they get from completing various activities and mini-games.

One of Pou's main activities is playing mini-games to earn coins and level up the pet. These mini-games are simple and addictive, and they range from arcade style games to puzzles and memory games. Some of the most popular mini-games include Pou Popper, in which players must pop balloons and bubbles to earn gold coins, and Pou Jetpack, in which players must guide their Pou through a maze of obstacles to collect gold coins and energy. In addition to mini-games, players can also interact with their Pou through various interactive activities. For example, they can take their pet to the bathroom and help it relieve itself, or they can play dress-up by changing its clothes and accessories. Players can also customize their pet's appearance by changing its hairstyle, eye color and skin tone. As the pet ages, it will develop new abilities and characteristics, such as the ability to fly or swim. Players can also purchase new rooms and decorations for their pet's virtual home, enabling them to create a unique and personalized environment for their pet.