A variety of upcoming video games announced around recent gaming events feature playable animal characters or anthropomorphic protagonists. The list was highlighted during Gamescom Opening Night Live and the Future Games Show, where developers presented trailers and details for multiple titles.

Amphibian, developed by Jarcorp Interactive, is described as a role‑playing game in which players assume the role of humanoid frogs on a quest to save their world; the game is slated for release in 2028 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch.

Bye Bye Bonnie, created by Brainwash Gang and Raw Fury, is a four‑player co‑op adventure set at a smaller scale, with a release date yet to be announced; it will be available on PC.

Haunted Paws, developed by LazyFlock, is a co‑op horror adventure in which players control two puppies tasked with rescuing their owner from a haunted mansion; the game will launch on PC and Switch platforms, with a release date pending.

Gravhounds, by Octopus Panic, is an anthropomorphic canine game scheduled for November 2 on PC and Xbox Series X|S.

DNA Nemesis, developed by Catalisol Limited and Aeternum Game Studios, is a third‑person shooter featuring human characters with engineered animal traits; it is set for release in December 2026 on PC.

Zoopunk, by TiGames, is a futuristic title in which anthropomorphic animals wage war against machines; a release date has not been announced, and the game will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

Stay Dog: Nobody Cares, from Parry Frames Studio, is a fantasy adventure announced before Gamescom, also featuring a sword‑wielding dog protagonist, with a release date pending.

The trend reflects a growing number of titles that incorporate animal or hybrid characters, with several games still awaiting definitive launch windows.