Top Virtual Pet Games


The Top Virtual Pet Games List is calculated by overall video game ratings and members' "Top Virtual Pet List". Lists are calculated daily.

1. SimAnimals

Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Virtual Pet)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Synopsis: Play with over 30 forest critters in this life-sim.

2. Nintendogs: Dachshund and Friends

Platform: Nintendo DS / DSi
US Release Year: 2005
Overall Rating: 3.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Virtual Pet)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo

3. Nintendogs: Chihuahua and Friends

Platform: Nintendo DS / DSi
US Release Year: 2005
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Virtual Pet)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo

4. Kinectimals

Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2010
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Virtual Pet)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Frontier Developments
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

5. Plantasia

Platform: PC
US Release Year: 2006
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Virtual Pet)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: GameLab
Publisher: Take-Two Interactive, PlayFirst

6. The Sims 2: Pets

Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2007
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Simulation), Casual (Virtual Pet)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Maxis
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Synopsis: The Sims are back, and they've brought pets. In this sequel to the popular life-sim, you create and control the lives of your Sims and their pets from an omniscient perspective. Torture them, or help them prosper; it's up to you.

7. Petz Catz 2

Platform: Nintendo DS / DSi
US Release Year: 2007
Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Virtual Pet)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Digital Kids
Publisher: Ubisoft

8. My Pokémon Ranch

Platform: Nintendo Network
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Virtual Pet)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Ambrella
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: A simple WiiWare game in which you and a girl named Hayley own a ranch for Pokemon. Connect your DS to the Wii and import your Pokemon into the ranch - the more Pokemon put into the ranch, the higher level you will reach! Can you become the ultimate ranch master?

9. Hey You, Pikachu!

Platform: Nintendo 64
US Release Year: 2000
Overall Rating: 2.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Virtual Pet)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Ambrella
Publisher: Nintendo

10. Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog & New Friends

Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Virtual Pet)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo

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