FeralHeart vs Shelter
FeralHeart
FeralHeart is a very unique MMORPG where instead of playing a human or humanoid character, you actually get to play as a feral lion or wolf of your choice. For a fairly low-budget game, the customization options in this game is simply astonishing! You can adjust literally every part of your animal avatar's body, ranging from the mane down to the distinctive markings which will help yuo personalize your feral. The game also has a vast world for you to explore and who knows, you may even make other animal friends along the way.Best yet, the developer of the game has even added in a map and an object editor, allowing players to create their own maps and objects for the game. In some way, the game is trying to transition to becoming a player-driven game, and it's working somehow, despite the lower population (but it's still an impressive number).
FeralHeart is the spiritual successor of KovuLKD's old game "Impressive Title" and we're glad to say that this game did it justice. If you long to bound around as a daring feline or canine, this is the game to play.
Shelter
Shelter is truly a one-of-a-kind game where you'll get to play as a mother badger who's taking care of her newly-born cubs. Developed by Might and Delight, the game puts you on an exciting yet heartwarming adventure as you travel about with your cubs in tow in hopes of finding the perfect shelter to raise them. In your journey, you and your family will encounter lots of danger and it is up to you - the mama badger - to protect your cubs from harm, whether it is a raging forest fire or a bird of prey.Besides adventure, the game also comes with a second game mode called Nurture. It's a lot like a Tamagochi game where you'll need to head into the game every day (at least once) to give your cubs the stuff they need to survive and also to forge closer bonds with them.
This is one of the breakout indie games of 2013 but it's not the sort of game that will get old with age, so if you love games where you'll get to play as an animal and you enjoy a good story-adventure, then Shelter is your best bet!