Judging by the fact that Farjay Studios raised $37,000 for the game on Kickstarter in just three days, animal life simulators are in demand these days. However, is it just today? Therefore, while the developers are preparing the game for release, we decided to select ten more unusual, funny and simply cool games that allow you to get into the skin of an animal.
Goat Simulator
The Swedish studio Coffee Stain Studios intends to present the world's first goat life simulator on April 1. Despite the dubious release date, this is not a joke - the company has already published two videos with gameplay of the alpha version of the game. The player in the role of a goat can freely move around the city, destroy everything in his path and even do somersaults. In addition, the goat will be able to lick objects that will stick to its tongue, and then it will be able to carry them from place to place.
By the way, you can get ten copies of the game for free by participating in the Coffee Stain Studios promotion. To do this, just take a photo in a goat costume on the street surrounded by people and send the photo to the company’s Twitter or Facebook.
Lion
One of the first animal life simulators, the main character of which is a lion, was released back in 1996 and is a continuation of the game Wolf by Sanctuary Woods. In the hot savannah, the player has to perform several tasks at once in order to survive: look for watering holes, hunt giraffes and antelopes, defend against poachers. You will also have to fight for power in the pride, and in order to continue the family line, you will have to work hard and find a suitable strong female. Most gamers call Lion the best animal simulator of the 1990s.
WolfQuest
The wolf life simulator at the Minnesota Zoo was released in 2007 and was even approved by the US National Science Foundation, receiving a grant of more than $500 thousand to improve the game. To survive in the game, you need to hunt deer and hares; a visual display of a wolf's sense of smell is also available, with which the player can track prey from a distance and find their relatives.
Mister Mosquito
In 2002, the first mosquito life simulator was born. The goal of the game is to haunt the Yamada family by drinking as much of its members' blood as possible while avoiding constant attempts to kill you. The mosquito that will have to play bears little resemblance to an ordinary insect - instead of thin legs it has arms and legs, its wings glow as if covered with phosphorus, it can change color and gets fat before our eyes as soon as it drinks blood.
The Plan
Another insect life simulator was released by Krillbite Studio last year, this time the gamer will have to become a fly. You can complete The Plan in just a few minutes; this experimental project can hardly even be called a game, since the player is not given any goal other than to fly up towards the light to the sounds of the wind and the croaking of frogs.
According to one of the project developers, Tingstad Husby, users will have to “face questions of death and meaning,” as well as engage in self-search.
Fly Like a Bird
The Fly Like a Bird series of games, already consisting of three parts, is not distinguished by an exciting plot: as a pigeon, the player gets the opportunity to see the city from a flying height, the rest of the main character’s capabilities are limited to creating nests and giving birth to children. In fact, the pigeon's only entertainment is to shit on passers-by; the bird also has few dangers - cars and skyscrapers.
Little Barker - Kudryavka
In 2012, Danish developers Team Pesky Hat released a simulator of a stray dog that will have to survive the winter in cold Moscow. The city in the game bears little resemblance to the real Moscow, but otherwise everything is quite realistic. A dog named Kudryavka will have to run through the slums of the city, solving puzzles and hiding from stray dog catchers.
Catlateral Damage
The browser version of the cat simulator was released at the end of last year. The point of the game is simple: the cat needs to throw as many things as possible onto the floor in the allotted time. For each dropped item, points are awarded. The commercial version of the game is planned to be released before the end of this year on PC, Mac and Linux. Among other things, it will have a night mode and the time limit will disappear. In addition, the developers plan to make large house levels in the game, which will be divided into several rooms. As players progress, they will be able to access both individual rooms and the entire house at once.
Shelter
Last summer, studio Might & Delight released a badger simulator in which the main character needs to protect five cubs, who were kicked out of a hole, from predators and other dangers of the forest, find food for them and shelter from the weather. The most simple controls and unique graphics left no one indifferent, dividing gamers into fans of the game and its haters.
Jaws Unleashed
Our list includes simulators of animals, birds and insects; it would be wrong not to mention fish. Jaws Unleashed - is a shark life simulator based on the film Jaws by Steven Spielberg and released in 2006. Playing as a great white shark, the most bloodthirsty predator on the planet, you will have to think about how to eat the next scuba diver without falling into the hands of marine biologists and shark hunters.
Today we will talk about the most unusual, but at the same time very interesting animal simulators on PC. Our little brothers are quite frequent guests of video games; they mainly play the role of background, faithful companions, or act as a reliable means of transportation for the main character. However, this time we will only consider those games in which animals are the main characters. With the help of such simulators, you can literally experience all the delights of the everyday life of a bear, goat or even a badger! Sounds tempting? Then let's go!
Wolf Quest
Our current list of animal simulators on PC opens with the game Wolf Quest. The project was released in 2007, the setting for the gameplay was the American Yellowstone National Park. The user is invited to literally try on the skin of a wolf and do what these gray predators usually do: explore local beauty, hunt deer and hares, defend their territory from coyotes and bears, and much more. In addition to single-player, Wolf Quest provides multiplayer, where you can create your own pack or entertain yourself with team hunting.
In 2010, an add-on called Slough Creek was released for the simulator. The DLC is a logical continuation of the base game - the wolf and his girlfriend have offspring, and now they need to be raised. Now there are more daily worries - this includes marking the territory, ensuring the safety of the cubs, and obtaining additional food. Sitting in one place will also not work, because by summer the wolves must have time to move into the fir forests.
"Spider: The Mystery of Bryce Manor"
The heroes of animal life simulators on PC can be representatives not only of the wild environment, but also of the home environment. In Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor we have to play as an ordinary spider who finds himself in a large old mansion. The gameplay consists of various interesting mechanics such as jumping from one cabinet to another, weaving webs and catching flies. The amount of cobwebs is not infinite, so it is better to keep an eye on it and replenish supplies by devouring insects. With the passage of each new level, the spider will move further and further through the mansion. The main task of the game is to reach the end and reveal all the plot secrets.
Shelter
The next game from our top best animal simulators on PC is called Shelter. This is a story about the adventures of a badger mother who is trying to care for her cubs and protect them from various dangers. An important gameplay mechanic is finding food for the little badgers. Food options include dug up root vegetables, various fruits growing on trees, or frogs. If the babies do not have enough food, they will gradually begin to weaken. In this case, protecting them from predators will be much more difficult, because a weak cub is an easy prey.
Bear Simulator
“Bear Simulator” is the name of another animal simulator on PC that is on our list today. In fact, the essence of the game is revealed through its name. Even before the official release, the developers dubbed their project “Skyrim” about a clubfoot, but you’ll have to forget about adventures and battles with dragons. Bear Simulator has everything you need to make every player feel like a real bear. Here you can pick berries, fight bees for sweet honey, or just sleep soundly in your cozy den.
At the same time, you can’t do without interesting tasks in “Bear Simulator”. Additional quests were included in the game, for completing which the clubfoot will be able to discover new abilities and skills. Add to this the need to hunt and fight with other bears for the right to be a leader, and we get a very interesting and believable simulator of a harsh grizzly bear.
Little Barker - Kudryavka
The story is about a homeless dog named Kudryavka, who has to survive on the outskirts of a cartoonish Moscow during the Soviet period. This is not only one of the best animal simulators on PC, but also a very touching, heart-warming story.
To survive, Kudryavka has to use a dog's scent - a special skill that shows the way to the desired goal. But getting to food or shelter is not so easy.
On her way, Kudryavka will encounter various puzzles that she will have to solve in order to move on. For example, at one moment we will have to move the boxes to a position so that the dog can climb to the required height, at another moment we will have to hide from the worker involved in catching stray animals.
Behind all this in Little Barker lies one main goal - to get to the shelter with Kudryavka and become the first astronaut dog. It is not difficult to guess that the prototype here was a real Soviet cosmonaut dog named Laika, who, as we know, was never able to return to Earth.
The Plan
We have already talked about games in which you can become a bear, a wolf and even a badger. What about the fly? It turns out that this is possible with The Plan, an unusual animal simulation game on PC. Visually, the game is very similar to the popular platformer called Limbo.
The Plan is a short sketch of the life of a simple fly whose main goal is to simply fly forward. The little insect has to make his way through a dense forest, beyond which there is a clear sky and a road to outer space. We recommend you try playing The Plan at least once to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and sweet ending.
Goat Simulator
Well, here we come to the game that most gamers immediately think of when it comes to animal simulators. Goat Simulator ("Goat Simulator" / "Goat Simulator") is the life story of a crazy and immortal goat who is engaged in terrorizing a small peaceful town. By destroying the local environment, the player earns points. Anything can fall under the distribution, be it a residential building, a car, a gas station, a trash can or an office building.
It is worth noting that a large number of various bugs have been observed in Goat Simulator for a long time. The developers are in no hurry to deal with them, since they believe that in their game specifically, such elements only add even more madness and absurdity. So, if you are ready to put up with frequent “guests” in the form of physics bugs, you can download and install Goat Simulator now!
Octodad: Dadliest Catch
The story of an octopus in a suit, who is also a loving husband and father, is to some extent also an animal simulator, only with greater social responsibility. The main character tries to be an ordinary person and lead a normal family life. There's just one catch - the hero is actually a big octopus. Naturally, he is not very good at playing the role of an ordinary family man. And everything wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for the long, hard-to-control tentacles. It is through the fault of his “hands” that daddy octopus often finds himself hostage to awkward, but at the same time funny situations.
"Tokyo Jungle"
We decided to include this game in our top animal simulators on PC, despite the fact that it was released only on PlayStation consoles. The plot of Tokyo Jungle tells the story of a failed scientific experiment, as a result of which crowds of uncontrolled animals began to appear on the streets of Tokyo. At the start of the game, you are given only one hero to play through - this is a tiny Pomeranian Spitz. A little later, other characters will be revealed to us, among which you can easily choose an animal to suit your taste, be it a cat, a large dog, a goat, a wolf, a bear or even a lion.
Whatever the animal, in the game "Tokyo Jungle" everything works on the principle of basic instincts. The player will have to search for food left by people, hunt, set the boundaries of his territory and create a family with females of other animals. After the offspring appear, the game begins for the kids.
Maneater
And today’s list of animal simulators on PC ends with the upcoming project about a killer shark. The game is currently under development and is expected to be released this year.
From the official synopsis we can learn that the simulator takes place in the Gulf of Mexico, where, in fact, the main character lives - a lonely and dangerous shark. The game will have an endless and completely open world with a lot of food.
As a shark, you can hunt whatever you want and grow physically at the same time. In addition, the game promises to depict a plot confrontation between a shark and the fisherman who killed its mother. Even more interesting details about Maneater can be found by subscribing to the project’s account on Steam.
Access to games and rules for installing them
Almost all of the above games, except for the Tokyo Jungle simulator, can be downloaded and installed on your computer. Source files for download are distributed either for free through torrents or for a fee through gaming marketplaces, such as Steam.
As for installation, everything is extremely simple. If the game was downloaded from torrents, installation instructions are usually included with the installation files. We carry out all the necessary actions and enjoy the result!
If the game was purchased in any official store (except Steam), then we will be given an activation key. After this, just activate the key in Steam, and the program will begin the installation itself. Let's play!
Release date: 2004
Genre: arcade, racing, adventure, children's, sports
Ostrich Races– an exciting racing arcade game in which the player can become a hero! Ostrich Planet needs help. The evil professor stole all the eggs to turn the chicks into cyborg soldiers. However, his assistant left a noticeable trail along which he can be caught up! The most dexterous and fastest ostrich must go in pursuit. By choosing one of the heroes, you will follow the trail of the kidnapper, competing with other ostriches along the way.
To win this unusual race, you need not only to finish among the first, but also to collect a sufficient number of lost eggs. Be extremely careful, avoid dangers and traps, collect bonuses, look for secret locations! In this racing arcade you will find amazingly beautiful cartoon graphics, many tracks in different parts of the planet and unusual, fun gameplay. In multiplayer mode, the player is given the opportunity to participate in a race with other players online or on the same computer. Help the unfortunate ostriches get their offspring back!
Release date: 2005
Genre: 3D third-person action game,
A unique and slightly unusual game. You play as a rabbit who fights ninja style. A very strange idea for a game, but once you start playing you will realize that it is actually cool. Turner is a rebel rabbit, for whom the player will have to go through the campaign and additional missions. He has an excellent set of techniques that can be used to defeat enemies, from striking with all his limbs to using weapons such as knives and swords. Turner is very nimble, jumps well in height and length, and runs fast.
Lugaru has two game modes. The first mode is a campaign, the story of Turner's attempts to find those responsible for the massacre in his home village. The story unfolds over several missions that are very similar: kill every rabbit and wolf within the mission's boundaries to move on to the next one. The story itself is nothing special; You won't lose anything by skipping it, but the story is told through many different scenes. Missions change locations - from snow-capped mountains to vast deserts and forests. The battle mode is essentially the same as the story mode: you need to kill all the enemies. However, in this mode, the score is on points and time. It is important to finish the battle as quickly as possible and use special moves to get more points. This mode greatly increases replayability, try to beat your own record.
Jaws Unleashed
Release date: 2006
Genre: action, adventure, free rein, shark simulator
Jaws Unleashed- a game based on the movie "Jaws". The game has freedom of action that has no end; the player can move freely through the water, eat various animals and people, and destroy everything in his path. The player controls a great white shark ("Jaws"). First of all, the shark swims to the southern part of the island, and the player finds himself in the bay. The bay plays the role of a training mode. The shark has a menu for upgrades, accessible through either the main menu or the pause menu. Upgrade points are awarded for destruction made around Amity Island, for completing levels, and for collecting bonus items, most often found in treasure chests. The shark can be modified in several areas: strength, speed, hunger, health, accuracy.
The shark has unique attacks in its arsenal. The shark can ram objects, hit its tail and bite; After gaining enough points and updating abilities, new attacks are revealed, such as the “corkscrew” and “body bomb”. To perform a corkscrew, you need to fill in the frontal attack and tail strike indicators; to perform a body bomb, a filled frontal attack indicator is enough.
WolfQuest and WolfQuest: Survival of the Pack
Genre: wolf life simulator
Game simulating the life of a wolf at the Minnesota Zoo. The game can take place in either single player mode or multiplayer mode. In the single-player game, the player takes on the role of a wolf in Yellowstone National Park. To survive, it is necessary to hunt wapiti deer, hares, or feed on the bodies of dead deer. In the process of hunting a deer, especially a male, a wolf can suffer serious damage or even die. Other animals in the game include carrion-eating coyotes and grizzly bears, which can be driven off without having to fight them.
The goal of the game is to find a partner who, if successful, will help the player. The character can walk, run, jump, grab prey with his teeth and howl. A visual display of a wolf's sense of smell is also available, with which the player can track prey from a distance and find their relatives. Communication between wolves, unlike the main gameplay, takes place in a step-by-step mode. When creating their own wolf, players can freely choose the gender, color, parameters and name for it. There are five different colors to choose from, and players can use two sliders to change the color of the coat. Like true wolves, males are larger in size than females. The maximum strength of males is also greater than that of females.
Save Belka
Release date: 2007
Genre: arcades, adventure games
Save Belka- an amazing adventure game. Do you want to feel like an explorer of a stunning world of mysteries and adventures in the jungle? In the adventure game “Save the Squirrel”, guide your little hero through this wonderful world full of risks and pleasant surprises. Enjoy a combination of excellent 3D graphics, vibrant design, different views, brilliantly animated characters and breathtaking gameplay.
Go through level after level, collect magic crystals, destroy monsters, find a way out and win. “Forest”, “Mountains” and “Desert” - 36 colorful levels with their own characteristics, powerful bonuses, magical teleports and other features await you in this adventure game. You will be amazed more than once by the realistic 3D graphics and sound effects. "Save the Squirrel" is an amazing game for gamers of all ages.
Alex Gordon
Release date: 2008
Genre: arcade, adventure, children's, adventure, quests
Alex Gordon is an arcade game that describes the amazing adventures of Alex Gordon, a true gentleman and passionate treasure hunter. Together with him you will have to go into the intricate labyrinths of a mysterious island to restore an ancient magical amulet. The winding tunnels are filled with treasures, and this makes them extremely dangerous: gold and gems are vigilantly guarded by guards. To defeat ninja turtles, piranhas and other monster-like creatures, choose the right moment and boldly jump on top of your opponent. After that, he will disappear from the level, and you will receive several coins or bonuses as a reward.
This colorful platform arcade game will delight absolutely all fans of this game genre. Ahead of you is a meeting with a charming main character, a fascinating plot, excellent graphic design, and most importantly - many extraordinary adventures that you will experience together with the fearless conqueror of labyrinths - Alex Gordon.
Pet show
Release date: 2008
Genre: children's, for girls, simulator, business strategy
Pet show takes the player to the city of Pettsville - a real paradise for cats and dogs. Take control of your pet beauty salon, buy new equipment, hire employees, expand your business and don’t forget that satisfied customers pay much more money. You will not only have to cut, bathe and feed your pets, but also choose suitable hairstyles and toys for them.
One of the notable features of The Pet Show is the large number of mini-games that are organically built into the plot. Get ready to catch runaway kittens and search for sugar bones for the dog. But most importantly, be prepared to participate in a world-famous TV show, the host of which will pay you for the correct answers in the quiz. Colorful graphics, an addictive plot and many, many cute and fluffy animals will definitely appeal to all fans of business games.
The Adventure of Buddy
Release date: 2009
Genre: puzzles, adventures,
The Adventure of Buddy is an unusual puzzle that tells the story of the misadventures of a lost dog named Druzhok. You have to go to the aid of a lost Friend. This unfortunate dog, by the will of fate, ended up many kilometers from home and has absolutely no idea how to get back.
By building chains of chips, you can find out the right direction. A path barely noticeable at first glance will lead Druzhka to his native land. A lot of obstacles will stand in the way of the four-legged brave man, which you will have to overcome together. Take advantage of bonuses and advice from wise animals. They will definitely give you a hint in difficult times. This game will pleasantly surprise you with its original mechanics and many clever levels. Hurry up and take decisive action, because Mistress Druzhka is already madly missing her pet.
Bilbo
Release date: 2009
Genre: adventures, business simulators,
Bilbo is a restaurant business simulator with an unusual plot, where you can experiment with table setting and preparing all kinds of dishes. The game is distinguished by a truly romantic plot with a wedding in the finale. Hamster Bilbo dreams of marrying the daughter of a rich restaurateur, but her father is adamant, he does not want to give the family business into the hands of an inexperienced young man. To demonstrate his professionalism and ability to make money, Bilbo must organize a cafe, attract the maximum number of gourmets and turn a small bistro into a five-star restaurant.
The furry hero will go on a culinary journey around the world through four countries. Together with him you will visit Paris and Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo and Amsterdam, where you will learn many new recipes. A total of forty exciting and varied missions are offered, each of these tasks is unique in its own way. Simply receiving revenue is clearly not enough - you need to try to win the title of “master” or “expert” by completing several additional tasks.
War of the Bug
Release date: 2010
Genre: Arcade, logical, strategy,
War of the Bug is a strategy game that is easy and simple to understand. Do you like real-time strategy games? It's time to try something new! In this game you will command... bugs! A bee instead of a fighter? Why not, you just need to use the fighting skills of your insect soldiers correctly!
The entire tactics of the insect war are based on this. Heavy and clumsy “rhinos” will help you in defense. They will take the blow, covering squads of nimble bugs - these little ones can attack the enemy from a distance, but in close combat they are completely useless. Don't forget about supplying your army. To hire a strong army, you will need to collect the maximum amount of flower nectar. Some missions will be devoted to such gathering, while in others you will engage in reconnaissance and sabotage, defend your lines and attack enemy bastions. Defeat the army of the harmful Tick, then you will receive the title of the most talented commander on the entire lawn!
Animal Rescue: Environmental Puzzle
Release date: 2011
Genre: adventures, logic and puzzles, children's, for girls
In Game "Animal Rescuers: An Ecological Puzzle" you will find yourself in the world of wild nature. Your task will be to defeat the deadly virus. About 60 species of animals need to be saved from danger. For successfully completing each level you will receive one piece of the global puzzle.
Collect bonuses, fight evil spiders and sneaky hunters! You must find out who conspired against wild animals! Original mini-games. Many wild animals and their descriptions. Exciting gameplay.
Farm Frenzy: Vikings
Release date: 2011
Genre: arcade ,
about the farm
Farm Frenzy: Vikings– a fun arcade game in which the player needs to become a successful owner of his own farm. Take a trip to Vanaheim, Jotunheim, Llesalfheim - to a world where animals, laws, and nature are wild. Prepare land for the construction of a large farm: build a barn, a warehouse for storing food and start collecting animals for your farm. During the game you will have to breed bulls, rams, yaks and even unicorns. And here's some advice for you: to tame wild animals, provide them with fresh hay and wheat, and for magical animals, get lucky clover and colored ice. Soon your barns will be filled with food, and business will go uphill.
Expand your possessions: build a forge, a weapons workshop, a spinning mill, and train animals. All this will only benefit the economy, because processing plants will increase the range of your goods on the market, and this will also affect your income. There is a lot of work ahead, but don’t worry ahead of time: an agile squirrel and a dog will help you keep order on the field and in production. But remember - only you can turn your farm into a thriving farm.
Little Barker – Kudryavka
dateexit: 2012
Genre: adventures, unusual games, stray dog simulator
Little Barker – Kudryavka is an unusual game that tells the story of a stray dog, Little Barker, living in the slums of Moscow. Cold and icy winter is approaching, only snow and blizzards roam the streets. Every day is a struggle for survival for Little Barker, and she must also keep an eye out for dog catchers while searching for food... How will Little Barker survive the coming winter?
The player must "get from point A to point B" by solving puzzles, using boxes for various purposes, and avoiding obstacles and dog catchers...
Wildlife Park game series
Release date: 2003-2011
Wildlife Park- an economic strategy in which you have to equip and develop a zoo to make a profit. The most important things in the game are visitors and animals. You need to provide all kinds of entertainment for visitors, build cafes, fountains, benches, comfortable sidewalks - in general, do everything to make them enjoy your zoo. As for the animals, of which there are many different types in the game (depending on the series of the game in the very first part there are 45 of them), they have their own needs - food, water, proper care and habitat.
In Wildlife Park 3 you have to manage a wildlife park and earn profit from it. The most important part of your job is the happiness of the animals, which is achieved by satisfying all their needs. Another important factor is having good staff who can take care of the animals. And, for example, in Wildlife Park 2: Marine World you have the opportunity to become the director of a huge aquarium. The game features more than 20 new animals, fish and 25 new buildings, designed both for the residents of the aquarium and for the entertainment of customers.
Youda Farmer
Release date: 2012
Genre: simulator, business strategy,
Youda Farmer– an interesting and exciting business strategy that will take you to a picturesque and fragrant land. Here you have to engage in farming and feel like a real businessman. The key to your success is to deliver all the necessary goods on time to the nearby village, whose residents are always happy to receive fresh food.
Try to manage all your affairs as quickly as possible, so you can get additional profits and make a fortune. With the money you earn, you can expand your farm, buy new equipment and build spacious storage facilities. In this game you will find elegant and colorful graphics, simple and clear rules, as well as many levels and exciting gameplay. Don't hesitate, get started!
Release date: 2013
Genre: arcade, adventure, children's, action games
Sky Taxi 5. GMO Armageddon is an arcade game in which you have to save the world by controlling a little mouse. The world is in danger - insidious monsters are emerging from underground! Only the brave mouse Mitch and his friends can save the planet from destruction in the game Sky Taxi 5. GMO Armageddon!
A terrible threat looms over the city: a terrible monster seeks to completely entangle it with tentacles, and only the brave Mitch and his friends can save the city from the invasion. Guide the mouse through all the obstacles and help him escape from treacherous enemies to save the world in the game “Sky Taxi 5. GMO Armageddon”!
Deer Drive
Release date: 2013
Deer Drive is a simulation game in which you have to become a real hunter. A game for those who want to shoot innocent animals that are running away from you. Feel your advantage, holding a shotgun in your hands, over miserable deer, bears and other moving biomass.
In the game you will find superbly balanced weapons, amazingly beautiful nature, various trophies, and also a lot of deer. However, in addition to these beautiful animals, Deer Drive also contains grizzly bears, birds and small animals of prey. You can also drive different cars and take part in virtual races and rally raids.
Shelter 1 and 2
Release date: first 2013 second 2015
Genre: survival simulator
Shelter - an adventure game in which the player takes on the role of a mother badger who must protect her cubs from the dangers that exist in nature. The game makes you really feel what it’s like to be in the shoes of the mother of a badger family. Feed hungry children, feed hungry children, you have to feed hungry children. Setting out on a journey in search of food. The gameplay seems simple and intuitive to anyone who has ever touched modern adventure games - run, sneak, interact. In no other game can you experience so much excitement and animal pleasure from hunting for a small fox or the need to crash into a tree at full speed so that the apples fall. A pleasantly detailed, angular universe awaits the player with its own unusual, surprising experiences.
Shelter 2 - shows the life of a mother lynx from pregnancy to birth and raising her cubs. The mother's main concern is feeding, which is extremely important for the survival of the offspring. Shelter 2 offers more challenging gameplay than the previous version. Added stamina parameter, various movements, jumping and various loot. In addition to the actual hunting, the game includes maternal functions and functions of calling the cubs, teaching them to search for game by smell, taking them to a watering hole by the river and carrying them away from danger.
Guise Of The Wolf
Release date: 2014
Genre: adventure, action, quest
Guise Of The Wolf is a mystical first-person action adventure with quest elements, the events of which take place in the medieval Kingdom of Hungary. You will play the role of a young alchemist named Dominic, and defend your homeland from a predatory mysterious beast. But soon the main character’s goals change radically. He finds himself bitten and, therefore, doomed to become the one he is hunting. Now Dominic must explore the nooks and crannies of the dark castle in search of a cure, as well as find answers to all his questions.
The game features a gothic atmosphere, riddles, mystical events, curses, werewolves, alchemical recipes... All this happens in the romantic setting of an ancient castle located in deserted snow-capped mountains.
Fishdom: Depths of Time
Release date: 2014
Genre: three in a row
Fishdom: Depths of Time is a completely new game in the “three in a row” genre from the legendary Fishdom series! Dive into a unique deep sea world with your fun underwater buddies who will never let you get bored! Take care of them, watch how they play with each other, how they travel through time through different eras.
Decorate your aquariums with over 150 exclusive decorations and 8 deep sea backgrounds. Enjoy 250 new levels with improved mechanics. Your pets are waiting for you!
Goat Simulator
Release date: 2014
Genre: animal simulator
Goat Simulator is a crazy simulator about an eccentric goat who does whatever he pleases. The developers warn that Goat Simulator is a very small, buggy and stupid game that was made on the knee in just a couple of weeks. And in these words, it seems to us, there is not a drop of subjectivity: after all, a goat simulator (and the only one of its kind), in which a mischievous animal rushes around and does outright nonsense, by definition cannot claim to be serious.
Coffee Stain Studios itself treats its new creation with a fair amount of irony. In order to emphasize the absurdity of the project, the release was scheduled for April 1. The game's programmers urge the public not to expect "GTA scale with goats" from Goat Simulator and treat it as a fun April Fool's trinket for $10.
Release date: 2015
Genre: adventure, hunting simulator,
Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn is a real hunting simulator where you track and stalk your prey. You need to be careful and prudent while hunting. To survive, you will need to learn the temperament and mannerisms of your prey and just like in a real hunt - you need to be aware of your surroundings - you don't want to get caught downwind by a T-Rex and end up being his lunch! Remember, you are not hunting deer, but dinosaurs!
Players can explore trails and tracks of animal tracks. Knowing the wind direction is very important as some dinosaurs can smell you. Stealth and terrain will give you an undeniable advantage over some bogged down dinosaurs. The Arsenal gives you the choice between a high-caliber rifle, a sniper rifle, a silent crossbow, or a tranquilizer that simply puts your prey to sleep. There is also a device that includes radar and GPS to make tracking animals easier. Scent baits that mask their scent and many other useful things that can be indispensable for a successful hunt.
There are a wide variety of different dinosaurs to hunt, each with their own unique behavior and intelligence. Some dinosaurs will run away if they notice you, while others will go berserk and start attacking. During your adventure, your prey will also become increasingly more experienced, from "nut-sized brains" to cunning dinosaurs with heightened senses of sight, hearing and smell. So be careful and stalk your prey wisely, otherwise you will become the prey yourself!
Seasons after Fall
Release date: 2016
Genre: Platformer
Adventure 2D platformer. The main character of the game is a little fox who travels through an ancient forest and completes tasks from the Guardians of the Seasons. It so happened that for some reason, the seasons stopped changing on their own, and to change them you will need to use magic. In the process of exploring the world, the little fox must correct the cause of the cataclysm.
The game consists of a series of levels with many obstacles and puzzles. The player must overcome all traps to get to the next location. The indie project Seasons after Fall features hand-drawn scenery and smooth and relaxing gameplay. Beautiful pictures of the forest are complemented by atmospheric instrumental music.
Bear Simulator
Release date: 2016
Genre: Bear simulator
Indie bear life simulator. The player will be able to play the role of a big bear. The forest dweller must look for provisions, hunt, fish and do all the bear affairs. For your own entertainment, you can scare tourists or start leveling up and discovering a new appearance for the bear.
The game features a large world - a forest filled with various animals. Upgrade is also available. The player will be able to learn new talents that will help him better track prey, break down doors, run faster, etc. The main advantage of the game is a large set of locations, as well as many “Easter eggs”, which are skillfully hidden in the depths of the forest.
Games about animals on PC: review of popular genres + characteristics of games about animals + analysis of 5 entertaining toys.
Among all computer toys, games about animals are considered the most universal. Such projects will be of interest to both adults and children - both girls and boys.
These games allow you to learn a lot about the natural world, develop your strategic thinking and reaction speed. And bright graphics and pleasant music contribute to a fun and interesting pastime.
In this review, we will talk about which animal games on PC are the most popular and analyze several interesting programs.
What are PC games about animals: general characteristics
PC refers to a category of toys designed and intended for play on personal computers. Such projects most often need to be downloaded to your own computer; less often, you can play them online.
You can download a toy of this type for free on one of the special web resources on the Internet.
As an example, here are a couple of such platforms:
- http://igri-2012.ru
- https://pc-torrent.net
- http://igrigo.net
It is the ease of downloading and launching, as well as the ease of managing the gameplay, that contribute to the even greater popularity of such projects, and therefore the number of gamers playing games about animals around the world has long exceeded tens of millions of users.
Despite the fact that all games about animals are based on a similar idea, today they are presented in a variety of genres, such as:
- Simulators.
- Arcade.
- Strategies.
- Action games.
- Quests.
- Race.
- Adventures, etc.
The most popular of all genres are undoubtedly simulators, which allow gamers to feel themselves “in the shoes” of some animal.
No less interesting and exciting are various quests, adventure games and puzzles, because they not only allow you to have fun in front of the PC screen, but also learn something new.
Generally speaking, games about animals have many positive qualities that can influence the gamer in the best possible way. What do we mean?
These games allow you to:
- Learn more about the world of wildlife, in particular about its inhabitants.
- Take a look at the life of animals through the eyes of the inhabitants of the forests and savannas themselves.
- Try to solve a lot of puzzles and quests.
- Imagine yourself in the role of a real hunter or businessman who needs to develop his business by building a whole strategy.
- Train your memory, attentiveness, reaction.
And the special advantage of games about animals is that these toys allow everyone to get their own pet, even some kind of predatory animal.
In view of all the advantages of such games on PC, we can conclude that such projects will be of interest to people of completely different ages and views.
Animal games on PC: 5 projects worthy of attention
Since PC games about animals are very diverse and are presented in a large number of genres, we will present to your attention a selection in which you can find several exciting toys with a different storyline and belonging to different genres.
No. 1. Game about animals “The Adventure of Kudryavka” (Little barker - Kudryavka).
It is not for nothing that we begin our review with a toy about a sweet and kind dog Kudryavka.
The fact is that this game is available not only for downloading, but also for playing online. Moreover, it can take you no more than half an hour to complete, which is why it could be classified more as a game rather than a PC game.
But, despite such simple system characteristics, this project is already loved by many PC users around the world.
And there are several reasons for this:
- Firstly, the toy has a very unusual interface and fascinating graphics. According to the plot, all actions take place on the territory of Soviet Moscow, and the developers reflected this in the best possible way, using a very specific design.
- Secondly, this game is incredibly exciting, because you and the yard dog will have to go through many serious life trials that lie in wait for Kudryavka literally at every turn.
Also worth noting is the atmosphere of the game itself and, of course, its plot. Let's talk about it in more detail.
This toy is classified as a simulator, which means that you have the opportunity to play as the main character of the project - the dog Kudryavka.
So, according to the plot, the main character of our toy on PC is an ordinary yard dog named Kudryavka, who has neither owners nor a roof over her head. Her everyday life is very ordinary: she is forced to wander through the slums of Moscow for days in order to find some food.
But this is not as simple as it seems at first glance, because dog catchers are lying in wait for the cute dog everywhere. In addition, life on the street will continually throw up endless challenges for the innocent animal that it will have to overcome.
Your goal is to help Kudryavka find her purpose in life, perhaps find her home. And you can do this only if you cope with a number of puzzles and riddles that will appear on your way.
This cute animal is controlled in the game using the mouse and keyboard:
- WASD keys – movement (up, down, left, right).
- Space - jump.
- Shift – run.
- LMB+W – pull the item towards you.
- RMB+S – push an object away from you.
- PKM – activation of the sense of smell.
No. 2. PC game "Animal Rescue: Ecological Disaster".
A computer game called “Animal Rescuers” is not at all like other toys about animals and animals.
The difference is that this is not a simple simulator. This project falls into the category of logic games, which makes it even more popular among those who prefer not only to play on a PC, but also to develop their logical thinking.
The game "Animal Rescuers" not only tells us about the world of wildlife, but also allows us to become a real explorer and savior of animals around the world.
Bright graphics, interesting tasks and a lot of useful information are what makes this toy so popular among gamers.
What is the essence of the game itself?
Imagine that the fate of more than fifty wild animals depends on you, who need to be saved from a deadly virus spreading across the planet at lightning speed. To do this, you must put together all the pieces of the big puzzle and find out who is harming innocent animals and why.
But collecting all the pieces of the puzzle is still a challenge. You will need to complete all levels, for completing each of which you will receive one of the missing elements of the large puzzle.
Each level of this entertaining animal toy is unique and contains more than one mini-game that you have to play.
In addition, do not forget that you are among the wild, which means you must be prepared to fight with hunters and pests of the animal world. To deal with all the annoying insects, you will even need to develop a whole strategy.
And at each level some kind of bonuses will await you. In no case do not forget to collect them, they will still be very useful to you.
In addition to the fact that this game has a positive effect on the development of logic in children and adults, it also contains a lot of useful information about wild animals and nature in general. By playing this puzzle, you will be able to visit many countries and continents, as well as get to know the local inhabitants.
No. 3. Simulation game about animals “Shelter”.
Shelter is a computer game beloved by many gamers, which belongs to the simulator genre. In this toy about animals you will play as a cute badger, who is the mother of five cute cubs.
And although at first it seems that the plot of the game is very ordinary, in fact this project has a rather deep essence at its core.
The game, in which you will have to take care of your badger offspring, will teach you not only to react quickly and deal with failures, but also to be a caring parent who, first of all, cares about the kids and is ready to overcome many obstacles for their sake.
Users also highly appreciate the graphics of the game about cute animals, which are really very unusual and in many ways reminiscent of Scandinavian motifs.
The beginning of the game takes place in the middle of the forest - in a hole where five badger cubs live with their mother. Due to the fact that it is no longer safe to be there, the mother badger decides to hit the road in search of a better place to live.
But she doesn’t go alone, all her kids are with her. And your task is to take care of them, find suitable prey and properly feed the cubs, who are constantly in need of food.
If they are not fed enough, they will become pale and lethargic too quickly; you should never allow this to happen.
In addition, get ready that in this PC game you will find many different dangers that you, as a badger mother, will have to cope with.
You will:
- Hide from predatory animals and birds.
- Hide so that hunters do not find and attack you.
- Run away from forest fires and make sure that your little ones don't fall into a stormy river.
By the way, the second part of the popular game about a badger is also available today, only the main character is now a mother lynx with her cubs. Start with the first part, and then try to play the sequel. Both games raise important social issues and will be of interest to many gamers.
No. 4. Game about pets "Youda Farmer".
Youda Farmer is a game that combines several popular genres. On the one hand, this is living on a farm, and on the other, a whole business strategy that helps you understand what a business is like in a farming environment.
This game is bright and colorful; it skillfully combines several formats at once; moreover, there is constant development due to the arrival of new business tasks. Thanks to all the listed qualities and taking into account the incredibly friendly atmosphere of the game itself, you will most likely like this project.
Where does the game actually start on PC?
First of all, game development allows you to choose the gender of your character. As soon as you decide on the main character of the game, you can start completing the first tasks.
At first, everything will look very simple: you will need to plant plants, harvest some crops and receive proceeds from its sale.
And this is where the fun begins. It is necessary to invest in business development, otherwise how else can you succeed on the farm?
Grow more plants, sell them to the villagers and see how they come. Surely, the surrounding residents will want to open their own small business.
In turn, this is a big plus for you, because having regular customers, you can earn even more.
Having earned enough money, get your own chicken coop, and later buy little piglets. In short, expand your farm, help other participants in the game develop, and get a well-deserved profit.
Now you are a real business strategist, and you can take care of both your animals and your business as such.
What's useful about this simple toy?
The main benefit of a pet strategy game is the fact that it teaches you to think in a completely different way. After completing it, little pigs and flowers will not only be an object of admiration for you, now you can understand how with the help of all this you can become a successful entrepreneur.
You will be able to expand your horizons and perhaps even change your mind about your own purpose.
Top 12 animal simulators.
Do you want to play as animals? Then this list of games is for you.
No. 5. Game about animals on PC “WolfQuest”.
First released back in 2007, the game called WolfQuest has become very popular among gamers around the world. And there are many reasons for this.
Firstly, this game is one of the simulators, in this case, wolves. Secondly, its bright graphics, wide functionality and close proximity to the real animal world cannot fail to attract the attention of users.
In this game about wild animals you will find yourself in the Yellowstone National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to many predatory animals, including wolves.
At the first stage, you can independently choose the parameters of your character: gender, color and even size.
Here, your choice may be influenced by some characteristics of wolves, for example, males are always stronger and more massive, females, in turn, are somewhat weaker.
By choosing a character, you find yourself in “his shoes”, and now you can fully experience the world of wild nature.
What is your goal? First, you will have to feed your hero and help him survive in the difficult conditions of the animal world. You can also find a she-wolf who will become your companion, organize a pack or become its leader.
But in the first part there will be no opportunity to create a family and care for offspring. The developers provided this opportunity only for the continuation of this popular animal simulator on PC.
You will be able to see a lot of wild animals like bears, deer, coyotes, etc. Remember that some of them are your prey, and some should be skillfully avoided.
Another advantage of the game is the ability to choose a control system: you can play both a single game and multiplayer. Moreover, in the case of the second option, you will have access to a chat for communication.
Thus, this wolf simulator is not only an interesting game, but also a real chance to see how these animals live in the wild and what dangers they have to face.
This game will be useful for both adults who are interested in wildlife, and children, for whom it will help them get to know the animal world better.
So, we analyzed what the advantages are and what types of animal games are available on PC. We also gave as an example 5 exciting, different games that will not only help organize your leisure time, but will also allow you to learn a lot of new things about the animal world and the environment.
