Animal Games
Animal games put a creature at the center, either as the character you control or as the whole theme. You might guide a squirrel through a forest, grow a fish in the ocean or tap away at a cat-filled universe. They tend to be cheerful, easy to pick up and good for short sessions.
What counts as an animal game here
We include a game when the main character or the central theme is an animal. Hungry Squirrel has you collect nuts while avoiding birds, Panda Running is an endless runner through a bamboo forest, Fish Eat Grow Mega lets you grow a fish in the ocean, and Cat Clicker builds a feline world through upgrades. Apple Worm and Worms Zone belong here too, since you control a worm.
How to pick one
Pick by pace. Runners and reflex games, like the squirrel and panda games, suit a quick burst. Clickers and growth games suit a relaxed, on-and-off session. Puzzle games with an animal hero, such as Apple Worm, ask for planning instead. Choose whichever fits the mood you are in, and switch if the first one does not hold your attention.