“A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Explore a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes. Follow the main story or hunt for treasures in ancient ruins!”

Some of these games allow us to play as animals, or at least races that are bestial in design. Which of these games are the best of the best when it comes to playing as something unfamiliar and anything but human?

A list of games with Playable Animal Characters, because sometimes you just want to play as something cute, fluffy, or even toothy for a change.

You can also play as different animals, insects, and reptiles to see things from their perspective. However, to do so, you have to find them all yourself, which can get tricky with some rare species! The gameplay is quite addictive, as you'd expect from games like Stray.

Attention all animal lovers, we are ranking the best animal video games of all time! From cute and cuddly to large and vicious, every game on this list features an animal protagonist that would take players on a journey in a way that only animals can.