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24 alternatives to Brushwood Buddies

Keep animals happy in this mix of puzzle and crafting game

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Brushwood Buddies launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Friendsheep▲76

   Help the sheep stay alive! (2x as difficult as Flappy Bird)

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   The Paws Project▲57

   Run a shelter and care for dogs

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   mixedUPPETS World▲61

   Mix animals to create wacky pets.

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Pocket Buddy▲65

   Craft and grow your own super dank goodies!

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   CleverPet▲93

   Learning Game Console for Your Pet

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Slobbr▲99

   A Foursquare for dogs

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   BarkBox▲111

   A monthly box of dog goodies.

   2014 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Wee Puzzles▲61

   50 fun puzzles for kids with animals, pirates, dinos, trains

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Puppy Puzzle▲57

   Jigsaw puzzle with images of the (other) cutest pet

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Sportsfriends▲71

    Local multiplayer games for living rooms (and backyards)

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Overdog▲81

    Overdog helps you game with people who share your interests

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    My Talking Dog▲68

    Virtual pet game to entertain anyone

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Volvox▲71

    Intriguing and relaxing puzzle game with wonderful graphics

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Match Sea Animals Kids Puzzle▲82

    Amazing sea creatures puzzle game for preschool kids

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Bark'N'Borrow▲81

    Online matchmaking, but to borrow a dog

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    The Walking Pet▲61

    Simple and frustrating game..

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Splitter Critters▲78

    Ready to play? Split it!

    2017 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Woven Demo: Reknit Your Character, Solve Puzzles▲61

    3D puzzle adventure game starring an editable stuffed animal

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Steamroll▲68

    A steampunk adventure and puzzle game

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Colludle▲73

    Collaborative wordle-like game with video chat

    2022 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Party Pugs: Beach Puzzle GO!▲58

    The most adorable party animals around

    2017 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Mammals by Tinybop▲83

    Immerse kids in the world of incredible animals

    2017 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Connect animal - relax▲2

    Find all matching cute animals at your fingertips

    2021 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    My Talking Panda▲75

    Panda virtual pet game

    2016 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →