Zoo Time (2025)

Developer: Purple Phobia
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A chaotic, family-friendly action game where oversized cute animals cause hilarious mayhem and the player manages the pandemonium.

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What players say

Players say Zoo Time is a chaotic and cute party game best enjoyed with others, whether locally or via Steam Remote Play. The 40 stages demand real strategy as tasks pile up, and the adorable animals and flailing zookeeper hands keep things lighthearted. Some find the controls finicky with missed interactions.

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