As much as we're curious, not everyone can join in on the Animal Crossing fun because, well, maybe you haven't gotten a chance to buy a Nintendo Switch with everything that's been happening. The good news: there are other video games out there that are just as addictive, and they're all downloadable on your mobile phone! Of course, nothing beats the OG game and all its glorious features, but we found a few Animal Crossing-like mobile games to try.
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No Nintendo Switch yet? Check out these games like Animal Crossing:
Stardew Valley
Run your grandfather's farm over at Pelican Town and make it your own! From raising animals, taking care of crops, mining, and fishing, there are many activities you could busy yourself in this simulated, open-ended role-playing game. You can also meet other townspeople and find someone to marry, or check out the multiplayer option and play with a maximum of three friends. Plus, watch for seasonal town activities where you can participate in mini games.
Seabeard
Seabeard is a role-playing game where you take on the role of Captain Seabeard's only descendant. You get to build islands and go on adventures to explore other places and meet new creatures to build your own crew. In this game, you can be a chef, an archaeologist, a warrior, and more!
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Yes, there's a version of Animal Crossing on mobile where players get to build and design a campsite, meet new friends, and participate in in-game events. The game has over a hundred animals to choose from—and you can invite them to your camp once you've scored enough friendship points with them!
Hay Day
Hay Day is another farming fame where you tend to your uncle's farm, trade goods with other members of the community, and build your own town. You can fulfill orders with a truck or even by steamboat, repair a dock so you can go fishing, and welcome visitors to your farm. If in-game graphics matter to you, the artwork in this game is also pretty cool!
Ankora
In Ankora, the player assumes the role of Mûn, an explorer that crash-landed on a planet called Ankora. There, the player has to find means to survive hunger and stay alive to rebuild her space ship and send a distress signal. She isn't entirely alone, though, because she'll meet the Anks, an Ankora tribe with various jobs like farmers, merchants, and hunters.
Farmville 2: Country Escape
Remember Farmville on Facebook? Well, a version of it is also now available on mobile! It has similar features where you get to build your farm, meet new characters, and trade with neighbors. You can also collect hidden and rare items, and tend to a garden by the ocean.
Trade Island
In Trade Island, you are a tycoon who can build your own city the way you want it, produce goods, and earn some moolah. There are exciting quests and characters to meet in game, too.
Township
Who says you have to choose between the busy urban life and the quiet farm life? In Township, you get to seamlessly live the city life as well as perform your farm duties.
LINE PLAY - Our Avatar World
In LINE PLAY, you can make your own avatar, change its outfits, and hang out with friends at the Squares. There's also a strange library that you might want to check out, so you can help Libro, the fairy who lives there! Enjoy the super cute graphics while you're at it, too.