Pet
Other (objects, etc.) entity
The protagonist has or can have (usually one) animal companion that is not an integral part of the story or gameplay.
40
games
20platforms
Alternate name: Pet system

LIN 2010-05-04

WIN 2007-04-24

PS1 1999-05-27

PS4 2013-11-15

OSX 2008-11-13

CPC 1991

WIN 2010-06-09

SAT 1998-07-23

WWW 2012-03-12

ST 1991

GEN 1990-12-01

WIN 2011-10-02
The first video game about Pet was released in 1989.
U.S. Gold, Jagex and Kadokawa Shoten has published most of these games
Without companion tag, these can be assumed to help with the player with things the protagonist can do even alone, but the pet makes them somewhat easier. That is to say, the pet is not necessary.
Unlike companions pets can be replaced usually quite easily and do not cause game over if they die.
Unlike companions pets can be replaced usually quite easily and do not cause game over if they die.
Related:
* Companion - in case the pet is integral to the story or gameplay.
* Minions - in case you can have a number of pets or other lesser creatures helping you, usually these exist only briefly unlike pets.
* Drone
* Summoning
* Virtual pets
* Companion - in case the pet is integral to the story or gameplay.
* Minions - in case you can have a number of pets or other lesser creatures helping you, usually these exist only briefly unlike pets.
* Drone
* Summoning
* Virtual pets
Parent group
Companions and subordinatesRelated group
OtherMinions
compare with these groups