Developed and published by Gentleman Rat Studios, Critter Cove is a vibrant life-sim game that features anthropomorphic animal characters in a vast, jewel-toned world. It was released in its early access form in 2024, and it’s been steadily building up a dedicated community ever since. On this page, you’ll find all of The Escapist’s Critter Cove game coverage, looking at the best jobs to assign to every villager, tips on finding key items, and details on the in-game crafting recipe system.