Today we will talk about the most unusual, but at the same time very interesting animal simulators on a PC. Our smaller brothers are quite frequent guests of video games, mostly they play the role of the background, faithful companions or act as a reliable means of transportation for the protagonist. However, this time we will consider only those games in which animals are the main characters. With the help of such simulators you can literally feel on yourself all the charms of the everyday life of a bear, a goat or even a badger! Sounds tempting? Then let's go!
Wolf quest
Opens our today's list of animal simulators on PC game Wolf Quest. The release of the project took place in 2007, the scene of action for the gameplay was the American National Park Yellowstone. The user is invited to literally try on the skin of a wolf and do what these gray predators usually do: explore local beauties, hunt deer and hares, protect their territory from coyotes and bears, and much more. In addition to the single player game, Wolf Quest provides for multiplayer, in which you can create your own flock or entertain yourself with team hunting.
In 2010, an add-on called Slough Creek was released for the simulator. DLC is a logical continuation of the base game - the wolf and his girlfriend acquired offspring, and now it needs to be raised. Now there are more daily worries - this is the mark of the territory, and ensuring the safety of the cubs, and the extraction of additional food. Sitting in one place also does not work, because by summer, wolves must have time to move to fir forests.
"Spider: The Secret of Brice Manor"
Representatives of animal life simulators on PC can be representatives not only of the wild, but also of the home. In Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor, we have to play as an ordinary spider, who ended up 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 number of cobwebs is not infinite, therefore it is better to monitor and replenish stocks by devouring insects. With the passage of each new level, the spider will move further down 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 of the best animal simulators on PC is called Shelter. This is a story about the adventures of a badger mother who tries to look after her cubs and protect them from various dangers. Important mechanics of the gameplay is to find food for little badgers. As a meal, dug root vegetables, various fruits growing on trees, or frogs can come up. If the kids do not have enough food, they will gradually 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" - this is the name of the next animal simulator on the PC, which 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 clubfoot, only you will 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 with bees for sweet honey or just sleep soundly in your cozy den.
In this case, and without interesting tasks in the "Bear Simulator" can not do. Additional quests were included in the game, for the passage of 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 will get a very interesting and believable simulator of a severe grizzly bear.
Little Barker - Kudryavka
The story of a homeless dog named Kudryavka, who has to survive on the outskirts of the caricatured Moscow of the Soviet period. This is not only one of the best animal simulators on PC, but also very touching, taking on a living story.
In order to survive, Kudryavka has to use a dog's scent - a special skill that points the way to the desired goal. It’s just not so easy to get to food or shelters.
On its way, Kudryavka will face various puzzles that will have to be solved in order to go further. For example, at one point we will have to move the crates in such a position that the dog can climb to the desired height, at another - to hide from a worker engaged in trapping stray animals.
Behind all this, Little Barker has one main goal - to get to the shelter with Kudryavka and become the first dog-cosmonaut. It is easy to guess that the prototype here was a real Soviet astronaut dog named Laika, who, as we know, could not 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 a fly? It turns out that this is possible together with The Plan - an unusual animal simulation game on PCs. Visually, the game is very similar to the popular platformer called Limbo.
The Plan is a short sketch from the life of a simple fly, whose main goal is to simply fly forward. A small insect has to get through a dense forest, beyond which there is a clear sky and a road to outer space. We advise you to try playing The Plan at least once to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and a cute ending.
Goat simulator
Well, here we come to the game, which most gamers immediately remember when it comes to animal simulators. Goat Simulator ("Goat Simulator" / "Goat Simulator") is the life story of a crazy and immortal goat, which is committed to terrorizing a small peaceful city. By destroying the local environment, the player earns himself points. Anything can fall under the distribution, whether it is a residential building, a car, a gas station, a trash can or an office building.
It is worth noting that in the "Goat Simulator" has long been observed a large number of various bugs. Developers are in no hurry to deal with them, since they believe that it is in their game that 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, which is also a loving husband and father, is to some extent also a simulator about animals, only with greater social responsibility. The main character is trying to be an ordinary person and lead a normal family life. There’s just one snag - the hero is actually a big octopus. Naturally, playing the role of an ordinary family man is not very good for him. And it wouldn’t be all that bad if it weren’t for the long, poorly controlled tentacles. It is through the fault of his “hands” that the dad-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 simulator on PC, despite the fact that its release took place only on PlayStation consoles. The plot of Tokyo Jungle tells of an unsuccessful 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, only one hero is given for passing - this is a tiny Pomeranian. Later, other characters will be revealed to us, among which you can easily choose an animal to your taste, be it a cat, a large dog, a goat, a wolf, a bear or even a lion.
Whatever the beast, in the game "Tokyo Jungle" everything works according to the principle of basic instincts. The player will have to search for food left by people, hunt, establish the boundaries of his territory and create a family with females of other animals. After the offspring appears, the game will begin for the kids.
Maneater
And the upcoming project about the killer shark completes today's list of animal simulators on PC. At the moment, the game is under development, and its release is expected this year.
From the official synopsis, we can learn that the actions of the simulator take place in the Gulf of Mexico, where, in fact, the main character lives - a lonely and dangerous shark. The game will be endless and fully open world with lots of food.
Playing as a shark, you can hunt whatever you want, and at the same time develop physically. In addition, the game promises to display a plot confrontation between the shark and the fisherman who killed her mother. You can find even more interesting details about Maneater by signing up for a project account on Steam.
Access to games and rules for their installation
Almost all of the above games, except for the simulator "Tokyo Jungle", can be downloaded and installed on your computer. The source files for downloading are distributed either free of charge through torrents, or on a paid basis through gaming trading platforms, for example, through Steam.
As for the installation, everything is extremely simple here. If the game was downloaded from torrents, then usually installation instructions are 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 for Steam), then we will be given an activation key. After that, it is enough to activate the key on Steam, and the program itself will begin the installation. Play!