

The environments, animal behaviors, and player tactics are all about as realistic as it gets. We'd honestly give this one a six if we could. These hunting games are the first in an exciting new subgenre, and we can't wait to see where they go next. Encounters with the target usually consist of trying to deal enough damage to drive it off and maybe wound it for later fights, or the humans running for their lives. Standing no chance in a straight-up fight, you will need to track the monster, learn its habits, and eventually lure it into a position where you can put it down for good.īoth games have a horror element to them, as you never know quite whether you are the hunter or the hunted. Each monster is strong, cunning, and doesn't like humans in its territory. Both Bigfoot and Folklore Hunter send you (and your friends, if you wish) to hunt a supernatural beast - the titular sasquatch and the Wendigo, respectively. Sharing this spot are two sides of the same early-access coin. Tracking cryptids across the wilderness puts these games squarely in the fantasy genre, but if you run with the premise that these creatures exist, both Bigfoot and Folklore Hunter provide a solid tracking and hunting experience that's much safer than actually trying to bag dangerous game. Time will tell if it stays there in the long-term, but the future looks bright for the best blend of fun and simulation that we've yet seen. Updated On Apby Matt Arnold: There's a new contender for king of the woods! The top spot on this list has been taken by a newcomer in hunting games. Related: The Best Animals to Hunt in Far Cry 6

From simple point-and-shoot fare to ultra realistic sims to modern myths of epic prey, these games offer whatever part of the hunting experience you could want - without having to get up at four in the morning. We've assembled a list of the best hunting games ever to grace a screen. With the mythos and action surrounding the hunt, it's a perfect fit for video games. Many of our greatest gods and legends are accomplished hunters - Artemis, Mixcoatl, and Nimrod to name just a few. Whether for sustenance or for sport, we've gone out into the wild places of the world intent on coming back with a fresh kill and a daring story. Humans have hunted for as long as we've existed.
