yes but a dragon is not a real life animal, existing in our world, even though one could argue that is based on real reptiles, it was decided to not include dragons in this list AFAIR.
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so the other games that you see, something dragon something, must have been included because of other animals in the game.

ITTA features a cat spirit guide/companion.

I haven't updated the list in a while, so here are the latest additions you suggested and some recent releases:

Death Gate (Delisted)
Retro Classix: Gate of Doom
ITTA
Astrodogs
The Longest Road on Earth (Coming soon)

Good catch, thank you!

Spindle has a pig as helper
Wolfstride has a character that's a dog mechanic
Tandem: A Tale of Shadows - you can play as a teddy bear, not a real bear though
Nine Noir Lives - it's a cat's world

all just demos for now

Hm. Bee Simulator, Goat Simulator, and Okami do not seem to be on GOG.

AWAY: The Survival Series will have a sugar glider as the protagonist, once the game is out next month. Not sure if that's going to be on GOG.

A new pnc? Had to wishlist that.

it's not unnounced. You can check "unofficially confirmed" games here:
https://www.gog.com/forum/general/games_that_are_unofficially_confirmed_for_release_in_the_future_part_2

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Edit: Okay, not a necro; and he did update the OP. :)



Miasmata.

It's a decent exploration game. Not very long, but good for 3 or 4 play-throughs at least.

From the GP: [game page]

"During your adventure, you’ll encounter a mysterious and deadly creature. This creature can stalk you for miles, lurking behind grasses and vegetative cover. By treading carefully and quietly, you may be able to elude the creature. If you’re careless, however, you will be forced to confront the creature head-on."

"Day 5: I am being hunted by a mysterious creature. It stalks me day and night. I cannot let my guard down, for he is a cunning and intelligent adversary."

View the GP for a look at the creatures visage.

Also, wait for a sale... :)

It's Alexim. He's usually active on his threads. Pretty sure he's going to update.

it's a list thread, I wouldn't call it a necro. you post when there are new animals related games. it's the whole point of the list.

Backbone is not (coming soon) anymore

You can bet I keep updating the list!
Thanks to everyone, I've added the games you suggested plus a few others that have appeared recently, like Hoa and Shardpunk: Verminfall. If you have any other games in mind, don't hesitate to let me know!

I tried to ask the developers of AWAY: The Survival Series if they would release the game on GOG, but unfortunately they never replied, which says a lot about their interest in GOG...

Had to check if any of these are on GOG. They are.

Ape Out
Mousecraft
Aqua Kitty: Milk Mine Defender
A Bird Story


Not sure which animal this is:
Feist

Oh great, these had really escaped me.

I would rule out Feist, because I've played it and they are all alien/fantasy creatures.

Yeah, probably better. I wasn't sure what those are. Funny game, tho.

How did we miss APE Out and Acqua KITTY. And the others with animal names in the titles. AWAY: The Survival wishlisted in the other place, but you never know.