List of artificial pet games
A pet-raising simulation (sometimes called artificial pets[1]) is a video game that focuses on the care, raising, breeding or exhibition of simulated animals. These games are software implementations of digital pets. Such games are described as a sub-class of life simulation game. The concept originated from role-playing video games, with the Megami Tensei series and Dragon Quest V being the earliest examples.[2]
Console or handheld
- 101 Shark Pets
- Animal Crossing (Animal Island minigame)
- Azure Dreams
- Digimon World
- Dog's Life
- Dragon Quest V
- Dragon Quest Monsters
- EyePet
- Eternal Eyes
- Final Fantasy VII (chocobo-raising minigame)
- Final Fantasy XIII-2
- Hey You, Pikachu!
- Jade Cocoon
- Kinectimals
- Kupu~!! Mamegoma!
- Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals
- Megami Tensei
- Monster Rancher
- Neko Atsume
- Ni no Kuni
- Nintendogs
- Pikmin
- Purr Pals
- Robotrek
- Seaman
- SimAnimals
- Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2 (Chao raising minigame)
- Sonic Advance, Sonic Advance 2, and Sonic Pinball Party (Chao raising minigame on the Tiny Chao Garden)
- Viva Piñata
- Yo-Kai Watch
Social network embedded
Smart phone mobile devices
- My Chicken[3]
- Boo[4]
- Furdiburb[5]
- Hey Puppy[6]
- Joy[7]
- KawaiiMEGU
- Kimimon
- Moy[8]
- My Talking Angela[9]
- My Talking Tom[10]
- My Talking Hank[11]
- Pet Amoeba[12][13]
- Pocket Frogs
- Pou
- Tupek[14]
- WoofieWoof[15]
PC or computer games
- Animal Jam
- Busou Shinki Battle Rondo</ref>
- Creatures
- Domestic Dog Simulator
- Fin Fin on Teo the Magic Planet
- FishCo
- Fish Tycoon
- GoPets
- Insaniquarium
- Lioden
- MOPy fish
- Rescreatu
- PF Magic's Petz Series
- PrettyPets
- Petz
- The Sims 2: Pets
- The Sims 3: Pets
- The Sims: Unleashed
- Zoo Tycoon 2
- Star Stable
- Ovipets
Browser-based games
Title | Website | Gameplay | Founder/developer | Release date | Revenue Model | |
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Adoptme | [1] | Virtual World | 2001 | |||
Alacrity Sim | [2] | Breeding simulation | Alyssa Robyn Davis | 2010 | ||
Anatheria | [3] | Virtual World | 2004 | |||
Animal Acres | [4] | Animal breeding and showing simulation | Chaiim | 2006 | ||
Aramii | [5] | Breeding simulation | Mariko Carandang | 2008 | ||
A Virtual Horse | [6] | Virtual World | 2006 | |||
Aywas | [7] | Virtual world | 2009 | |||
BeastKeeper | [8] | Breeding, Genetics, Tactics, Virtual world | 2012 (Beta version) | Advertising, Microtransactions | ||
Big Animal on Campus | [9] | College simulation, all animals | 2009 | |||
Black Star Kennels | [10] | Breeding simulation, dogs | Design1Online.com, LLC | 12 December 2005 | Subscription, Digital Content | |
Canis Novus | [11] | Dog breeding simulation. Conformation showing, event trials | September 2007 | |||
Celestial Equine | [12] | Fantasy Horse world with breeding simulation | Celestial Equine | 2016 | Celestial Equine | |
Chicken Smoothie | [13] | Adopting and collecting various virtual pets that grow by themselves | July 2008 | Advertising, currency microtransactions | ||
Clanheart | Clanheart.com | strategy-based, virtual animal SIM | 2015 (Pre-Alpha) | |||
Creature Breeder | [14] | Breeding, Evolution simulator | 2007 | Advertising, Merchandise | ||
Completely Horse Nuts | [15] | |||||
Dappervolk | [16] | Virtual World | Snail Games | 2018 (Beta version) | ||
Daylightpets | [17] | Virtual World | 2010 | |||
Dog Dayzz | [18] | Dog Breeding Simulation | 2009 | |||
Draconis Theory | [19] | Breeding and Exploration simulation, dragons | Go Go Gatsby Designs, LLC | 2011 | ||
Dragon Cave | [20] | Breeding simulation | T. J. Lipscomb | 2006 | Advertising, Merchandise | |
EatenByAnts | [21] | Ant keeping simulation - German Language | 2009 | |||
Ecotopians | [22] | Eco-friendly Virtual World | Avokatow Web Development / Sierra Katow | 2008 | ||
Egg Cave | [23] | Virtual world | Ian McQueen / Bumpwire LLC | July 20, 2009 | Digital content | |
Eliyo | [24] | Turn based RPG, fantasy world | Chaiim | 2015 | ||
Equine Ranch | [25] | Realistic horse simulation, breeding, training | SnowWolfe Games LLC | 2004 | Microtransactions, Digital content | |
Equine Ranch: Vintage | [26] | Realistic horse simulation, breeding, training | SnowWolfe Games LLC | 2013 | Microtransactions, Digital content, Subscriptions (optional) | |
Equiverse | [27] | 2008 | ||||
Exhibited | [28] | Breeding simulation, dinosaurs, virtual world | 2008 | |||
FelisFire | [29] | Breeding simulation, virtual world | "Sister site" to Aywas | 2010 (Beta Version) | ||
Fezkitt | [30] | Realistic ferret simulation, breeding, training | SnowWolfe Games LLC | 2014 | Microtransactions, Digital content, Subscriptions (Optional) | |
Fishferous | [31] | Breeding simulation, virtual aquarium | 2010 (Beta Version) | |||
Flight Rising | [21] | Dragon breeding/battling simulation | Stormlight Workshop, LLC. | June 2013 | Microtransactions | |
FooPets | [32] | Realistic pet simulation, breeding simulation | FooMojo[16] | 2008 | Free, but also has a subscription plan. digital content[16] | |
Furry-Paws | [33] | Virtual dog simulation | Furry-Paws.com, LLC | 2009 | ||
Gone Mushing | [34] | Sled dog simulation | 2012 | Subscription Required | ||
Global Pokedex Plus | [35] | |||||
Gryffs | [36] | Breeding simulation, gryphon battling | 2009 | |||
Grophland | [37] | Breeding simulation, virtual world | David Donachie | 2004 | ||
Horse Eden Eventing | [38] | Breeding simulation | 2009 | |||
Horse Isle | [39] | Horse-based Breeding simulation, horse riding, questing and flash-based virtual world. | Horse Isle | 2010 | ||
Horseland | [40] | Breeding simulation | Christina (Gerskovich) Johnson | 1995 | ||
Horse Phenomena | [41] | Classic horse and dog game, community-based horse sim | Samantha Harbison | 2009 | ||
Horse Reality | [42] | Realistic Horse Simulation, Colour Genetics | Deloryan Hommers | February 2017 (beta) | ||
Horses Forever | [43] | Traditional cyber horse game, forum-based sim | Chelsea Wesson | 1997 | Free to members | |
Horse World Online | [44] | Realistic Horse Simulation, Advanced Genetics | Larissa Rintjema | November 2004 | Microtransactions, digital content, subscriptions (optional), advertising | |
Houndism | [45] | Breeding simulation | Colin Stuckenschneider | 2005 | ||
Hunt And Jump Inc | [17] | Breeding simulation | 2006 | |||
Icepets | [46] | Virtual World | 2010 | |||
Ichumon | [47] | Virtual World | 2008 | |||
Indomita | [48] | Horse Sim | Lucy | 2014 | ||
Kinder Pets | [49] | Virtual world & pet game | Spottedmare LLC | 2017 (Beta) | Subscription, advertising, merchandise | |
K-9 the Game | [50] | Realistic dog breeding simulation | 2008 | Digital content | ||
Kingdom Of Knuffel | [51] | Virtual World | Starkad / Firn | 2007 | Digital Content | |
Khimeros | [52] | Breeding simulation, virtual world | 2010 | Digital content | ||
Kingdom Sky | [53] | Grow Pet Guardians and Drakons, Quests, Arcade Games, Contests, Battle System and an amazing online Community! | Serenity | 2012 | Digital content | |
KawaiiPetsu | [54] | Grow pets into stages, virtual community, games, and breeding in the future. | 2013 | Digital content | ||
Leayph | [55] | Breeding and battling simulation | 2012 | |||
Leporidae | [56] | Rabbit breeding and showing simulation | 2015 | |||
Lioden | [57] | Generational lion sim | 2012 | Free to play, game currency purchases. | ||
Lucky Lapine | [58] | Realistic rabbit and guinea pig breeding and showing simulation | 2011 | |||
Magistream | [59] | Virtual world | 11 May 2009 | Digital content | ||
Marapets | [60] | Virtual world | Marapets Ltd | 15 August 2004 | Advertising, digital content[18] | |
Misticpets | [61] | 2007 | ||||
Moshi Monsters | [62] | Mind Candy | 2007 | |||
Mutt-z | [63] | |||||
Mweor | [64] | Cat breeding and collecting game | Mythic Multimedia | 2008/2017 | ||
Mycena Cave | [65] | Virtual world | glitch, Myla, DFA, daemon | 2013 | ||
Mystic Grove | [66] | Virtual world | February 2009 | Digital content, merchandise | ||
Neopets | [67] | Virtual world | Neopets Inc. (Owned by JumpStart) | 15 November 1999[19] | Subscription, advertising, merchandise | |
Novilar | [68] | Virtual world | NightOwl Workshop LLC | 2016 | ||
OviPets | [69] | Breeding and genetics simulation, lots of different species and mutations | 2013 | |||
Pine Ridge Herding | [70] | Breeding simulation, dogs, virtual world, herding, shows, trials | Pine Ridge Herding | 2012 | ||
PonyIsland | [71] | Pony breeding simulation, lots of different species and mutations, real life genetics | 2004 | |||
PowerPets | [72] | Virtual World | 2002 | |||
PsyPets | [73] | Psychology pet simulation | 2004 | Digital content | ||
Pure Felinity | [74] | Cat breeding simulation, real life genetics | 2004 | |||
Rescreatu | [75] | Virtual Pet | 2006 | Microtransactions | ||
Rigganmore | [76] | Pet breeding, MMORPG | Rigganmore LLC | 2008 | Digital Content | |
Sim Dog | [77] | Breeding simulation, genetics, dogs | Design1Online.com, LLC | 21 August 2005 | Subscription | |
Stray Days | [78] | Dog rescue simulation. | October 2010 | |||
Subeta | [79] | Virtual World | Agoge Incorporated / Keith Kurson | 2006 | Microtransactions, Merchandise | |
TerrePets | [80] | Psychology pet simulation | Amanda Kroft | 2014 | Digital Content | |
The Dragon Empire | [81] | Breeding simulation, genetics, dragons | The Dragon Empire, LLC | 2008 | Subscription, Digital Content | |
Turf Horse | [82] | Breeding simulation | Design1Online.com, LLC | 2004 | ||
Tygras | [83] | Breeding simulation | "Tygras Inc." Tygras.com, LLC. and 'Distracted' | 2009 | ||
Verpets | [84] | Virtual World | ||||
Wajas | [85] | Breeding simulation, virtual world | Wajas, Inc | 2006 | ||
Webkinz | [86] | Virtual world | Ganz | 29 April 2005 | Merchandise, digital content | |
White Oak Stables | [87] | Breeding and racing simulation, horses | Design1Online.com, LLC | 25 September 2001 | Subscription, Merchandise | |
Whoa-Horsie | [88] | Massively Multiplayer Online Game | Design1Online.com, LLC | TBD | Subscription, Digital Content, Merchandise, Advertise | |
Wolf Play | [89] | Roleplay, Breeding, and Exploration Simulation, wolves | Go Go Gatsby Designs, LLC | 24 February 2014 | ||
Woolly Hooves | [90] | Breeding simulation, rpg, standard browser game | Furry-Paws.com, LLC | 11 November 2008 | ||
Xanje | [91] | Roleplaying, adopting and collecting a variety of pets | Nicholas and Wynnyelle | 7 September 2013 | Advertising, Merchandise |
See also
References
- ^ Rollings, Andrew; Ernest Adams (2003). Andrew Rollings and Ernest Adams on Game Design. New Riders Publishing. pp. 477–487. ISBN 1-59273-001-9.
- ^ Oleg Roschin. "The World of Asian RPGs: Brief History of Japanese RPGs". MobyGames. Retrieved 2009-09-10.
- ^ "My Chicken - Your Virtual Pet Game - Android Apps on Google Play".
- ^ "My Boo - Your Virtual Pet Game - Android Apps on Google Play".
- ^ "Furdiburb - Android Apps on Google Play".
- ^ "Hey Puppy - Android Apps on Google Play".
- ^ "Joy 🐾 Virtual Pet Game - Android Apps on Google Play".
- ^ "Moy 🐙 Virtual Pet Game - Android Apps on Google Play".
- ^ "My Talking Angela - Android Apps on Google Play".
- ^ "My Talking Tom on the App Store".
- ^ "My Talking Hank - Android Apps on Google Play".
- ^ "Pet Amoeba - Android Apps on Google Play".
- ^ "Pet Amoeba on the App Store".
- ^ "Tupek - Android Apps on Google Play".
- ^ "Connecting to the iTunes Store".
- ^ a b Seiler, Joey (2008-12-17). "FooPets Launches Realistic Virtual Pets, World on the Way". Retrieved 2011-02-28.
- ^ http://www.huntandjump.com/clickit.php?affid=28362
- ^ Brereton, Erin. "Marapets Website Review". Retrieved 2011-03-14.
- ^ "NeoPets - About Us". Retrieved 2011-02-22.