Restore a forest’s wildlife in the mystical collection game Hatch Dragons. Rear adorable baby dragons, feeding them fruit so they’ll evolve into happy adults. Try breeding new species, and see if you can collect them all!

What we love: The whimsical look. Inspired by real-world forests, flora, and fauna, the vibrant art brings your dragons—and their distinct personalities—to life. Inkwhiskers are slinky and playful, just like the tuxedo cats they’re based on, while the cheerful Sunblooms love to angle their petals toward the sky.

Quick tip: Check your compendium often for undiscovered dragons. You’ll learn which combination of items to place in your summoning circle to get new species—and Trassel the Troll’s best items can increase (or even guarantee) your chances of discovering legendaries.

Meet the creator: New Zealand–based developer Runaway has a robust catalog of sweet games about nature conservation and nurturing creatures, including Pondlife, Bird Kind, and Furistas Cat Cafe. The studio even employs full-time nature researchers and world-builders.