Most people think pets are cute and fluffy, but there are many good reasons not to buy a dog, cat, choke snake, or horse. Still, nothing prevents you from looking after a virtual pet on your cell phone. The simulation genre of adopting a digital pet has never left since the arrival of the Tamagotchi. Here are some fun pet games for Android and iOS.
Tip 01: Fishdom – Aquarium tiles
Fishdom (iOS and Android) is a virtual tropical aquarium where you have to decorate the underwater world of your fish with all kinds of objects and plants. You can buy all those parts with real money, but that’s not nearly as much fun as making money through three-in-a-row games. Besides, every tile game contains new surprises and power-ups, so that Fishdom even becomes addictive. The 3D fish that you add over time also each have their own character and this even brings a touch of humor to the game.
Tip 02: My Tamagotchi Forever – Back to the nineties
The game, which was extremely popular in every schoolyard in the 90s, has been remade for mobile platforms. In My Tamagotchi Forever (iOS and Android) you take care of a virtual boyfriend. You feed it, wash it, give it toilet training and turn off the night light before going to sleep. Meanwhile, the tama baby grows to toddler, to teen and to adulthood. It is ultimately the intention that the little guy evolves into a Gozarutchi, a ninja-like figure. It is a game that you play for a long time. The evolution from toddler to teenager takes roughly 36 hours. In addition, there are several mini games in Tama Town that you can play with your yellow friend. In the meantime, you earn virtual coins with the daily mini-games and you can share the best moments with friends. You also earn money by watching ads and taking care of the Tamagotchi. The game is full of ads and microtransactions, but here too you really don’t have to pay any money to keep enjoying it until the end.
My Horse even has a social component, as you can also visit friends’ stables
Tip 03: My Horse – Walk, trot or canter
The developers of My Horse (Android, iOS) have managed to depict a horse’s movements, natural reactions and even the breathing quite realistically. You will not find animations that simply loop in this game. The horse stares, trots, snorts, treads, recoils as a real four-legged friend would. The free My Horse from MunkyFun is a realistic horse simulation game to take care of, feed and train your own horse from the couch. You have to keep an eye on the (virtual) costs. Meanwhile, there are also activities in the form of mini games that are based on training and caring for your virtual horse. There are 32 different care tasks, from mucking out the stable to braiding the mane. If you do not take these tasks to heart enough, the happiness and fitness of your horse will decrease. In addition, there are show jumping competitions in which you can participate and in which you must indicate the exact moment when the horse starts the jump. If you do very well, you can even go to the world championships. The app even has a social component, as you can also visit friends’ stables. The game is free, but if you play it for a longer period of time, you will be tempted to purchase virtual gems to purchase equipment. A package of 65 glimmers costs 3.49 euros, which is only a pittance of what you spend on a real horse.
Tip 04: My Boo – Blue ball
Boo is a blue ball that needs a lot of attention in My Boo (Android and macOS). You have to feed him well, wash him, let him sleep on time, clean up his turds and you have to work your way through twenty mini-games, such as a basketball game or the piano game where you have to avoid the white keys. The further you get in such a game, the more you can personalize this shit with glasses, hairstyles, suits and so on. It boils down to making Boo’tje happy with the right care and affection. Play with him, pet him, make him jump trampolines or try to make him laugh by tickling him. You can play this app completely for free, but here too there are in-app purchases behind every corner.
Cthulhu is a simulation game that, unlike the rest, doesn’t feel cute at all
Tip 05: Cthulhu Virtual Pet – Green horror
Cthulhu Virtual Pet is an outsider among the virtual pet games. The game for Android and iOS is inspired by The Call of Chtulhu, a sci-fi horror story starring the deity Cthulhu. Also in this game you have to guide the deity through his childhood to adulthood. And that means struggling through five minigames to keep Cthulhu happy and healthy. Know that this monster is known for eating its own servants if they don’t feed it in time. So it is important to watch his health and weight. You want a Cthulhu of about fifty tons. This is a simulation game that, unlike the rest, doesn’t feel cute at all. And that’s certainly due (or thanks, how you look at it) to the 8bit retro graphics you recognize from your old Game Boy. In addition, the game deals with advertising in a different way. You have to take certain actions and decisions within a certain time to avoid ads. So what really rushes you.
Tip 06: My Talking Hank – Pup with camera
Another Tamagotchi style game is My Talking Hank (Android and iOS). Adopt this cute puppy and again you have to feed him, put him on the toilet and rock him to sleep on time. Hank’s hobby is photography and wants to capture other funny animals. Therefore, he will lure them with food and toys. This is a charming app and that is mainly due to the appearance of the puppy. Moreover, you can have the dog repeat spoken sentences in a high-pitched voice. With minigames you can earn diamonds that you need to buy all kinds of things on the island. Of course you will be tempted to purchase a premium monthly subscription that will help you speed through the game.
Tip 07: Pet Shop Story – Pet Shop
Develop your own pet store in Pet Shop Story (Android and iOS) and fill it with as many critters as possible, ranging from dogs to cats and even the most exotic ones. By attracting more customers and selling animals, you can expand more and more. You start by building fences in which you can accommodate the different types. The higher the level of the animal, the longer the extension takes. It gets really interesting when you can cross certain breeds. This game also has a social component. Friends can send each other gifts and check each other’s shops. Additionally, players can visit random community members’ pet stores and interact with their pets. This allows you to gain experience bonuses that will score you higher in the community list. The game is free to play, but like other apps, you can make in-app purchases with real money. To prevent a roommate from looting your account, secure the payment with a PIN in the Google Play Store settings.
