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Lost Ember by Mooneye Studios

Status: In-Development

Genre(s): Action, Adventure Playable Animal(s): Wolf, koi, hummingbird, duck, pelican, wombat, parrot, mole, bison, goat Platform(s): PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 Features: Single-player, exploration, story-driven, intricate natural worlds, mystery, discovery, flight, swimming, digging, VR compatibility, gentle soundtrack, animal possession (play as any animal) mechanic

Notes: Some animals have yet to be listed as they have not been shown in early versions of the game. A full list will be added upon the game’s release. Mods Recommend: No data.

Explore a breathtakingly beautiful world that nature has claimed back from mankind in Lost Ember, a game that places the player in the paws of a wolf with the power to inhabit and control other animals. Take flight over the canopy as a parrot, dive into the depths of the sea as a fish, or dig underground as a mole and discover the ruins of a long forgotten civilisation. 

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Way to the Woods by Happy Bee and Team17

Status: In-Development

Genre(s): Action, Adventure Playable Animal(s): Deer Platform(s): PC, Xbox One Features: Single-player, exploration, survival, puzzles, light-based magic, scavenging, atmospheric experience, beautiful soundtrack, unique appearance and perspective

Notes: N/A Mods Recommend: No data.

A game that roots itself in ideas of the post-apocalyptic, Way to the Woods is an emotional journey that aims to deeply explore the gameplay opportunities presented by animals in an unfamiliar world. Explore an urban environment, scavenging for food and using your magical antlers to gather specks of light and reactivate broken-down machines.

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MalberS Animations is an independent asset developer and animator who creates intricately animated, interactive animal assets for the Unity Asset Store. While these assets are only fully available to game developers operating through the Unity Asset Store, MalberS has released a variety of web demos that allow visitors to play as their animal creations.

Poly Foxes (link)

Poly Rabbits (link)

Poly Deer (link)

Poly Wolves (link)

Poly Bears (link)

Poly Tigers (link)

Poly Boars (link)

Poly Moose (link)

Poly Cougars + Panther (link)

Poly Raccoons + Red Panda (link)

Realistic Raccoons + Red Panda (link)

Realistic Ravens + Crows (link)

Realistic Horse (link)

Little Tiger Dragon (link)

Little Mouse Dragon (link)

Little Sea Dragon (link)

Dragon (link)

Elemental Dragon (link)

Wyvern (link)

Find them on the Asset Store, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Tokyo Jungle by Crispy’s and SCE Japan Studio

Status: Released

Genre(s): Action, survival, stealth Playable Animal(s): Pomeranian, cat, beagle, retriever, tosa, wolf, jackal, painted dog, hyena, grizzly bear, polar bear, cheetah, panther, tiger, lion, deinonychus, dilophosaurus, sika deer, chick, rabbit, porcupine, chimpanzee, gazelle, pig, blackbuck, sheep, axis deer, boar, goat, horse, cow, zebra, buffalo, hippo, ostrich, elephant, giant moa, mammoth, silky terrier, kangaroo, giraffe, panda bear, crocodile, smilodon, etc Platform(s): PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita Features: Single-player, local multi-player, exploration, combat, survival, hunting, grazing, breeding, “pack” building, leaderboards, post-apocalyptic setting and story

Notes: N/A Mods Recommend: 0/1

Tokyo Jungle is an action-survival game that tasks players with survival in a harsh, animal-infested Tokyo abandoned by man. Unlock and control a wide variety of creatures, building up an army of beasts to tackle any challengers in your path.

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The Sims 3: Pets by Maxis and Electronic Arts

Status: Released

Genre(s): Simulation Playable Animal(s): Dog, cat, horse Platform(s): PC, PS3, Xbox 360, DS, 3DS, Wii, Mobile Features: Single-player, character customisation, socialisation, breeding, exploration, horse-riding, feeding, foraging, exploration, digging, general Sims shenanigans 

Notes: The base Sims 3 game is required. Mods Recommend: 2/2

An expansion pack of The Sims 3, The Sims 3: Pets allows players to take control of various customisable creatures and play as them like they would a Sim - developing relationships and interacting with everything and everyone around them.

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Meadow by Might and Delight

Status: Released

Genre(s): Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Adventure Playable Animal(s): Badger, lynx, bear, frog, goat, rabbit, eagle, pheasant, hedgehog, fox, wolf Platform(s): PC Features: Multi-player, exploration, unlockable emotes/skins, achievements, silent communication, role-playing servers, collectables, unique art style

Notes: The eagle is only available to players who have purchased the entire Might and Delight catalogue (all games, DLCs, soundtracks, and interactive books) and its white skin requires a place on the Steam Leaderboards. There is no in-game chat function. Wolves are unlocked by purchasing the “Symbols” comic book. Mods Recommend: 3/3

Meadow is described as “a forum in game’s clothing” and allows the player to engage in a highly detailed, highly relaxing animal-based MMO experience that encourages teamwork and player-made fun.

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SimAnimals Africa by Electonic Arts

Status: Released

Genre(s): Simulation Playable Animal(s): Zebra, gazelle, lion, elephant, hippopotamus, crocodile, rhinoceros, gorilla, giraffe Platform(s): Wii, Nintendo DS  Features: Single-player, simulation, animal care, hunting, scavenging, combat, mini-games, feeding, collectables, story, cartoonish art style

Notes: The Nintendo DS edition does NOT feature playable animals. Mods Recommend: 1/1

Primarily a Sims-like simulator game in which the player takes role as an omniscient force, SimAnimals Africa is a story-based journey through jungles and savannas that allows for free play and life simulation animal control.