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Creatures of Ava

Creatures of Ava

|Spain, Poland|Indie, Adventure

8.0 /10

Aww Great!

Niche

558 ratings
Time to beat
Main + extras
15h
Rating sources
Steam · Player score8.7/10545 ratingsIGDB · Critic score7.7/104 ratingsIGDB · Player score6.7/109 ratings
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Why play it

Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.

Game highlights
Rating momentum

Aww Great!: 8.0/10 across 558 ratings. Word of mouth is strong — if you like the genre, go for it.

Play style

Leans into Indie, Adventure, with a main story around 15h. Check if that style and time commitment fit you.

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ShacknewsDonovan Erskine · 5 Aug, 2024
8/10

Creatures of Ava is a deeply human game about monsters on an alien planet. Its themes of empathy and acceptance shine brightly, setting itself apart from similar titles. It manages to deliver a thoughtful message about acceptance and living in harmony while also being something I can play to kick back and relax after a long day.

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Digitale AnimeRaouf Belhamra · 6 Sep, 2025
8/10

"A beautiful and moving adventure in a world in need" Creatures of Ava offers a unique adventure experience, focusing on healing rather than combat, and its enchanting world makes every moment enjoyable and inspiring. Despite some technical glitches and inconsistent voice acting, its stunning visuals and distinctive gameplay set it apart as one of the most emotionally resonant exploration games of recent years.

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VGChartzLee Mehr · 8 Sep, 2024
6/10

There's a certain irony to Creatures of Ava: that an unadulterated alien world teeming with wildlife can feel so tamed and overdeveloped by the very hands who crafted it.

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Gamefa29 Aug, 2024
7.5/10

Creatures of Ava is an enjoyable game with lots of problems and issues. before playing the game, keep your expectations moderate and you will definitely enjoy it.

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3DNewsАлексей Лихачев · 25 Aug, 2024
7/10

A nice adventure with a good premise, but kind of a monotonous gameplay.

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NoesPaisparaFrikisAntonio Ganga · 25 Aug, 2024
9/10

. Inverge Studios ha logrado crear una obra que, sin duda, dejará huella en los corazones de los jugadores que decidan adentrarse en las maravillas del planeta Ava.

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Indie Games DevelFrancesco Mastrodicasa · 23 Aug, 2024
7.3/10

Creatures of Ava is a delightful yet imperfect surprise. While the game is undeniably enjoyable and features several commendable elements, it falls short of fully realizing the promising ideas envisioned by its developers. This feels like a missed opportunity, as the initial narrative appeal suggested the potential for a more impactful experience. With a bit more fine-tuning, the gameplay mechanics could have evolved into something truly exceptional.

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Gaming AgeMatthew Pollesel · 20 Aug, 2024
8/10

Creatures of Ava is one of the rare wholesome games that adds enjoyable gameplay to its cozy atmosphere. It brings together ideas you’ve seen elsewhere, but does so in a way that makes them more or less its own.

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Video ChumsMary Billington · 19 Aug, 2024
7.7/10

Creatures of Ava is a colourful and fun adventure game that offers a refreshing take on combat. Conservationism never felt so fun! 🎶

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GAMES.CHFabrice Henz · 19 Aug, 2024
6.8/10

The design, the creatures, Ava herself and the story are imaginative, profound, beautiful and thought-provoking. In the first few hours of the game, it is incredibly fun to discover new animals, tame them and save them. This part is loosened up by shallow puzzles and a few jumping passages. However, this feeling quickly wears off and it feels more like you just have to tick off a few mission objectives in a game. The combat system is not very entertaining due to the camera and variety is only written in capital letters in terms of environment and design. "Creatures of Ava" can entertain for a few hours and having a game without violence and instead a nice message is definitely very desirable.

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