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

Social network embedded

Smart phone mobile devices

PC or computer games

Browser-based games

Sortable table
Title Website Gameplay Founder/developer Release date Revenue Model
Alacrity Sim Breeding simulation Alyssa Robyn Davis 2010
Anatheria Virtual World 2004
Aramii Breeding simulation Mariko Carandang 2008
A Virtual Horse Virtual World 2006
Aywas Virtual world 2009
BeastKeeper Breeding, Genetics, Tactics, Virtual world 2012 (Beta version) Advertising, Microtransactions
Black Star Kennels Breeding simulation, dogs Design1Online.com, LLC 12 December 2005 Subscription, Digital Content
Creature Breeder Breeding, Evolution simulator 2007 Advertising, Merchandise
Completely Horse Nuts
Daylightpets Virtual World 2010
Dog Dayzz Dog Breeding Simulation 2009
Draconis Theory Breeding and Exploration simulation, dragons Go Go Gatsby Designs, LLC 2011
Dragon Cave Breeding simulation T. J. Lipscomb 2006 Advertising, Merchandise
EatenByAnts Ant keeping simulation - German Language 2009
Ecotopians Eco-friendly Virtual World Avokatow Web Development / Sierra Katow 2008
Egg Cave Virtual world Ian McQueen / Bumpwire LLC July 20, 2009 Digital content
Equine Ranch Realistic horse simulation, breeding, training SnowWolfe Games LLC 2004 Microtransactions, Digital content
Equine Ranch: Vintage Realistic horse simulation, breeding, training SnowWolfe Games LLC 2013 Microtransactions, Digital content, Subscriptions (optional)
Equiverse 2008
Exhibited Breeding simulation, dinosaurs, virtual world 2008
FelisFire Breeding simulation, virtual world "Sister site" to Aywas 2010 (Beta Version)
Fezkitt Realistic ferret simulation, breeding, training SnowWolfe Games LLC 2014 Microtransactions, Digital content, Subscriptions (Optional)
Fishferous Breeding simulation, virtual aquarium 2010 (Beta Version)
Flight Rising [21] Dragon breeding/battling simulation Stormlight Workshop, LLC. June 2013 Microtransactions
FooPets Realistic pet simulation, breeding simulation FooMojo[10] 2008 Free, but also has a subscription plan. digital content[10]
Furry-Paws Virtual dog simulation Furry-Paws.com, LLC 2009
GoneMushing Sled dog simulation 2012 Subscription Required
Global Pokedex Plus
Gryffs Breeding simulation, gryphon battling 2009
Grophland Breeding simulation, virtual world David Donachie 2004
Horse Eden Eventing Breeding simulation 2009
Horseland Breeding simulation Christina (Gerskovich) Johnson 1995
Houndism Breeding simulation Colin Stuckenschneider 2005
Hunt And Jump Inc Breeding simulation 2006
Icepets Virtual World 2010
Ichumon Virtual World 2008
K-9 the Game Realistic dog breeding simulation 2008 Digital content
Kingdom Of Knuffel Virtual World Starkad / Firn 2007 Digital Content
Khimeros Breeding simulation, virtual world 2010 Digital content
Kingdom Sky Grow Pet Guardians and Drakons, Arcade Games, Virtual Community, Battle System coming soon! Serenity 2012 Digital content
KawaiiPetsu Grow pets into stages, virtual community, games, and breeding in the future. 2013 Digital content
Leayph Breeding and battling simulation 2012
Lucky Lapine Realistic rabbit and guinea pig breeding and showing simulation 2011
Magistream Virtual world 11 May 2009 Digital content
Marapets Ian 15 August 2004 Advertising, digital content[11]
Moshi Monsters Mind Candy 2007
Mutt-z
Mweor Furry-Paws.com, LLC
Mycena Cave Virtual world glitch, Myla, DFA, daemon 2013
Mystic Grove Virtual world February 2009 Digital content, merchandise
Neopets Virtual world Neopets Inc. (Owned by JumpStart) 15 November 1999[12] Subscription, advertising, merchandise
Nokuku 2d platformer, breeding and nature simulation Lioba Brückner 2012 [13] Subscription, digital content
Pine Ridge Herding Breeding simulation, dogs, virtual world, herding, shows, trials Pine Ridge Herding 2012
PowerPets Virtual World 2002
PsyPets 2004 Digital content
Pure Felinity Cat breeding simulation, real life genetics 2004
Sim Dog Breeding simulation, genetics, dogs Design1Online.com, LLC 21 August 2005 Subscription
Subeta Virtual World Agoge Incorporated / Keith Kurson 2006 Microtransactions, Merchendise
TerrePets Amanda Kroft 2014 Digital Content
The Dragon Empire Breeding simulation, genetics, dragons The Dragon Empire, LLC 2008 Subscription, Digital Content
Turf Horse Breeding simulation Design1Online.com, LLC 2004
Tygras Breeding simulation "Tygras Inc." Tygras.com, LLC. and 'Distracted' 2009
Wajas Breeding simulation, virtual world Wajas, Inc 2006
Webkinz Virtual world Ganz 29 April 2005 Merchandise, digital content
White Oak Stables Breeding and racing simulation, horses Design1Online.com, LLC 25 September 2001 Subscription, Merchandise
Whoa-Horsie Massively Multiplayer Online Game Design1Online.com, LLC TBD Subscription, Digital Content, Merchandise, Advertis
Wolf Play Roleplay, Breeding, and Exploration Simulation, wolves Go Go Gatsby Designs, LLC To be launched in 2014
Woolly Hooves Breeding simulation, rpg, standard browser game Furry-Paws.com, LLC 11 November 2008

See also

References

  1. Rollings, Andrew; Ernest Adams (2003). Andrew Rollings and Ernest Adams on Game Design. New Riders Publishing. pp. 477–487. ISBN 1-59273-001-9.
  2. Oleg Roschin. "The World of Asian RPGs: Brief History of Japanese RPGs". MobyGames. Retrieved 2009-09-10.
  3. My Boo - Android Apps on Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=br.com.tapps.myboo
  4. Furdiburb for Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sheado.lite.pet
  5. Joy - Virtual Pet Game - Android Apps on Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.frojo.joy
  6. Moy - Virtual Pet Game - Android Apps on Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.frojo.virtualpet
  7. My Talking Tom on the App Store on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ph/app/my-talking-tom/id657500465?mt=8
  8. Tupek - Android Apps on Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gearstudio.tupek
  9. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/woofiewoof/id584051997?ls=1&mt=8
  10. 10.0 10.1 Seiler, Joey (2008-12-17). "FooPets Launches Realistic Virtual Pets, World on the Way". Retrieved 2011-02-28.
  11. Brereton, Erin. "Marapets Website Review". Retrieved 2011-03-14.
  12. "NeoPets - About Us". Retrieved 2011-02-22.
  13. "Nokuku".