Calling all animal lovers! There’s nothing quite like the feeling of seeing your favorite creature take center stage in a captivating game.
With so many fantastic indie titles featuring furry and feathered friends gracing our screens lately, we’ve compiled a list of some of our top picks – both available now and on the horizon.
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Farewell North
Embark on an emotional and atmospheric journey as a border collie alongside your human companion in Farewell North.
Explore a beautifully desolate world, restore color to the islands, free wildlife, and uncover hidden paths. As you journey through this vibrant and captivating world, you’ll uncover a heartwarming story of friendship, loss, and the power of hope. With stunning visuals, immersive gameplay, and a touching narrative,
Farewell North offers a truly unforgettable experience for players of all ages. Check it out here.
Just Crow Things
Channel your inner crow in this chaotic action-adventure. Collect shiny trinkets, make feathered friends, and, well, poop on unsuspecting humans across ten unique levels.
It’s the perfect blend of lighthearted fun and avian mayhem. More than just a simple platformer, Just Crow Things offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience. With its fast-paced action, witty humor, and colorful world, the game is sure to keep players entertained for hours on end.
Whether you’re a fan of crows, platformers, or simply looking for a fun and chaotic game, Just Crow Things is definitely worth checking out. Check it out here.
Another Crab's Treasure
This captivating Souls-like adventure throws you into the shell of Kril, a hermit crab on a perilous underwater quest.
Reclaim your stolen home, explore the depths, craft new tools, and uncover a legendary treasure – all with unique shell-based combat. Another Crab’s Treasure offers a refreshing take on the Souls-like genre, combining challenging combat with exploration, crafting, and a captivating story.
With its stunning underwater environments, diverse enemies, and satisfying progression system, the game provides a rewarding and immersive experience for fans of the genre. Check it out here.
Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge
Calling all amphibian enthusiasts! Create a thriving wetland haven for a delightful cast of frogs in this adorable creature collector. Craft treats to attract rare specimens, build a beautiful ecosystem, and fill your frogedex with fascinating finds.
Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge is a relaxing and heartwarming game that offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its charming characters, peaceful atmosphere, and satisfying gameplay, the game is ideal for players who enjoy collecting, building, and simply enjoying the beauty of nature. Check out our review here.
Duck Detective
Unsolved mysteries? Ducks on the case! Don your detective hat and crack the case of the stolen lunch in Duck Detective Secret Salami.
Interview suspects, gather clues, and use your sharp wit (and maybe a bit of intimidation) to solve this feathery whodunit. Duck Detective: Secret Salami is a cozy and charming mystery game that offers a unique and entertaining experience.
With its humorous dialogue, engaging gameplay, and fully voice-acted characters, the game is perfect for players who enjoy detective stories and lighthearted fun. Check out our review here.
Little Kitty Big City
Get ready to unleash your inner feline explorer in Little Kitty Big City. Navigate a charming open world, befriend strays, rock adorable hats (because, cats!), and cause some delightful chaos in this purrfectly cozy adventure.
Little Kitty Big City is a heartwarming and charming adventure game that offers a delightful escape from the stresses of everyday life. With its vibrant world, adorable characters, and engaging gameplay, the game is perfect for players who enjoy exploring, making friends, and simply having fun. Check out our review here.
Timberborn
Take the reins of a beaver colony in this challenging yet charming city builder. In a world ravaged by drought and toxic waste, manage your resources, build impressive dams, and terraform the land to create a safe haven for your industrious beavers.
Timberborn is a complex and strategic city builder that offers a unique and rewarding experience. With its challenging gameplay, beautiful visuals, and engaging story, the game is perfect for players who enjoy building, managing, and overcoming obstacles. Check it out here.
Pizza Possum
Calling all pizza enthusiasts (and possums)! Team up with a friend and embark on a hilarious co-operative adventure as two mischievous possums on a quest for the ultimate Italian feast.
Navigate a vibrant city, avoid the authorities, and work together to devour those giant pizzas. Pizza Possum is a fun and chaotic co-op game that offers a hilarious and entertaining experience.
With its fast-paced gameplay, colorful visuals, and engaging characters, the game is perfect for players who enjoy playing with friends and having a good laugh. Check it out here.
Quilts and Cats of Calico
Unwind with the coziest board game adaptation ever! In Quilts and Cats of Calico, weave beautiful quilts using patterned fabrics, score points, and attract adorable cats to snuggle on your creations.
Enjoy the solo story campaign, cozy up with friends in co-op mode, or test your skills in the challenge mode. Quilts and Cats of Calico is a relaxing and satisfying game that offers a unique and enjoyable experience.
With its charming visuals, engaging gameplay, and adorable cats, the game is perfect for players who enjoy puzzle games and cozy experiences. Check it out here.
Bread & Fred
In this game you play as two penguins attempting to climb a mountain, while tied together.
Bread & Fred is a rage inducing co-op 2D platformer, where you’ll need to jump, swing, and climb your way through tricky obstacles to make it to the top of the mountain.
Falling will mean starting over, so you’ll need to be careful you make the right move, in what is a challenging adventure game. Make it to the top and you win – your prize? that your relationship is still intact. Check it out here.
Upcoming Animal Encounters
Keep your eyes peeled for these exciting titles coming soon:
Stars in the Trash
Embark on a heartwarming adventure as a pampered feline yearning for freedom in Stars in the Trash.
This story-driven platformer offers a nostalgic experience with its classic animation style as you explore a vibrant world, solve intriguing puzzles, and forge unforgettable friendships. As you navigate the challenges of life on the streets, you’ll discover the true meaning of adventure and the importance of companionship.
With its charming characters, beautiful visuals, and heartwarming narrative, Stars in the Trash promises to be a delightful and heartwarming experience for players of all ages. Check it out here.
Pipsqueak
Suit up for a daring adventure as a tiny mouse in Pipsqueak! This 2D platformer throws you into a hostile world with five unique biomes, each with its own environmental challenges.
Unlock abilities, uncover the world’s secrets, and bring hope to its miniature inhabitants. Pipsqueak offers a thrilling and immersive experience as you navigate a dangerous world filled with obstacles and challenges.
With its fast-paced gameplay, stunning visuals, and engaging story, the game is sure to captivate players who enjoy challenging platformers and epic adventures. Check it out here.
Doggy Don't Care
Unleash your inner pup in this chaotic romp! Doggy Don’t Care lets you experience the joys (and mayhem) of being home alone. Explore the house, collect (and maybe destroy) things, and mark your territory with pride.
With a sassy bird companion and badges to collect, this is the ultimate game for dog lovers. Doggy Don’t Care is a hilarious and entertaining game that offers a unique and chaotic experience. As you explore the house, causing mischief, and collecting items, you’ll discover the hilarious antics that your furry friend might get up to when left alone.
With its charming characters, humorous gameplay, and endless possibilities, Doggy Don’t Care is sure to provide hours of fun and laughter. Check it out here.
Peacequarium
Create your own underwater paradise in this relaxing idle game! Peacequarium lets you collect, feed, and sell a variety of fish from the comfort of your home. Customize your aquarium, unlock new features, and enjoy the tranquility of your aquatic oasis.
Peacequarium offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the stresses of everyday life. As you create your own underwater world, you’ll collect a variety of colorful fish, customize your aquarium with unique decorations, and enjoy the calming sounds of the ocean.
With its simple yet addictive gameplay, beautiful visuals, and relaxing atmosphere, Peacequarium is perfect for players who enjoy idle games and love the beauty of the underwater world. Check it out here.
Whiskerwood
Build a thriving mouse colony in this city builder! Whiskerwood challenges you to create a bustling metropolis, manage resources, and satisfy the demands of your cat overlords.
Use automation systems to streamline production, expand your territory, and lead your colony to prosperity. Whiskerwood is a challenging and strategic city builder that offers a unique and rewarding experience. As you lead your colony of mice, you’ll need to manage resources, build infrastructure, and navigate the challenges of a world dominated by cats.
With its engaging gameplay, beautiful visuals, and satisfying progression system, Whiskerwood is perfect for players who enjoy city building games and love the idea of leading a colony of mischievous mice. Check it out here.
So there you have it, a delightful menagerie of indie games waiting to be explored! Whether you crave adventure, relaxation, or a bit of strategic thinking, there’s a furry or feathered friend waiting to join you on your next gaming escapade.
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