Doodle Creatures™ in IOS

Puzzle

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Our Site Score

81/100

Doodle Creatures is a fun, genetic twist on the classic 'Doodle God' formula. While the original games focused on combining basic elements to create the world, this title dives into biology. The core fun comes from the 'what if' factor—what happens if you mix a cheetah with an eagle? The answer is usually something visually interesting and often hilarious. The loop of scanning DNA, combining traits, and seeing what bizarre creature pops out is incredibly satisfying.

The game adds a layer of progression with the genetic laboratory, which you can upgrade to unlock more spectacular combinations. It’s an educational experience as well, featuring a 'Did You Know' section that provides real facts about the animals you're using. While the gameplay is simple and intuitive (mostly one-click), the puzzle of finding all hundreds of creatures provides plenty of longevity. It’s an excellent all-ages title that sparks the imagination.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

I’ve seen this formula a dozen times before. It’s the same basic 'Doodle' engine dressed up with animal icons. You click one thing, click another, and hope it makes a third thing. There’s very little skill involved; it’s mostly just brute-forcing every possible combination until you get a hit. For a few minutes, it’s a distraction, but the lack of meaningful feedback makes it feel hollow.

The 'genetic' theme is barely skin-deep. You aren't doing science; you’re playing a digital matching game. The UI is cluttered with buttons for hints and microtransactions, which is a major turn-off for me. It’s clearly designed for a much younger audience or people who just want to mindlessly tap their screen. As a serious gamer, I find the lack of mechanical depth insulting.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Clean, colorful artwork of animals
  • Large number of combinations to discover
  • Easy to play in very short bursts
  • Gameplay is repetitive and relies on guesswork
  • Heavy emphasis on purchasing hints
  • Cluttered UI with too many advertisements

Technical Report

Performance: Stable, but the UI is busy and can be confusing on smaller screens.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You enjoy the 'alchemy' style of puzzle games and want a casual animal-themed version.

    Skip if: You want a game with logic-based puzzles or deep mechanics.

    Similar Games:
    • Doodle God
    • Little Alchemy
    • Doodle Devil

    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun
    • Hardware: iPhone 13
    • Playtime: 3 hours
    • Status: Discovered 50 creatures

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPod

    Version 3.2.5Mon Apr 24 2023

    Meet the updated version:

    - supports latest iOS version

    - some visual improvements

    - bugfixing

    Enjoy Doodle Creatures!


    Play God & Create an Amazing Creature Universe!

    From the creators of the award winning puzzler Doodle God, comes a new

    ALL ages adventure!

    What happens if you combine an elephant with a flamingo?

    In Doodle Creatures you can find out as you create hundreds of fantastic and unique Creatures by combining different animals.

    Play Doctor and scan hundreds of animals DNA which allows you to combine different animal traits to create new Creatures.

    Take the speed of a cheetah and combine with flying ability of an eagle.

    Awesomeness awaits!

    Along the way, build and upgrade your own genetic laboratory that gives you the power to build an even more spectacular Creature Universe of your imagination!

    OVER 150,000,000 PLAYERS WORLDWIDE FOR THE DOODLE SERIES!

    GREAT REVIEWS!

    >”Wonderfully unique concept! – GameZebo.com

    > It’s addictive. Insanely so! Lots of fun.” – 148Apps

    > I would recommend buying it, definitely worth it!” - 

TouchGen

    GAME FEATURES

    * Puzzles for All ages and skill levels.

    * Create hundreds of different Creatures in cool sandbox game play.

    * Clever Quests designed to test your skill.

    
* Build and upgrade your own genetic laboratory.

    * Cool “Did You Know That” feature that tells you about your creations.

    * Intuitive one-click game play encourages thoughtful, creative play.

    * Hundreds of interesting, funny and thought-provoking quotes and sayings.

    * Kid-friendly and educational game play!

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    Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    Play God & Create an Amazing Creature Universe!

    From the creators of the award winning puzzler Doodle God, comes a new

    ALL ages adventure!

    What happens if you combine an elephant with a flamingo?

    In Doodle Creatures you can find out as you create hundreds of fantastic and unique Creatures by combining different animals.

    Play Doctor and scan hundreds of animals DNA which allows you to combine different animal traits to create new Creatures.

    Take the speed of a cheetah and combine with flying ability of an eagle.

    Awesomeness awaits!

    Along the way, build and upgrade your own genetic laboratory that gives you the power to build an even more spectacular Creature Universe of your imagination!

    OVER 150,000,000 PLAYERS WORLDWIDE FOR THE DOODLE SERIES!

    GREAT REVIEWS!

    >”Wonderfully unique concept! – GameZebo.com

    > It’s addictive. Insanely so! Lots of fun.” – 148Apps

    > I would recommend buying it, definitely worth it!” - 

TouchGen

    GAME FEATURES

    * Puzzles for All ages and skill levels.

    * Create hundreds of different Creatures in cool sandbox game play.

    * Clever Quests designed to test your skill.

    
* Build and upgrade your own genetic laboratory.

    * Cool “Did You Know That” feature that tells you about your creations.

    * Intuitive one-click game play encourages thoughtful, creative play.

    * Hundreds of interesting, funny and thought-provoking quotes and sayings.

    * Kid-friendly and educational game play!

    Follow us to get early access to exclusive content, price drops and updates:

    
LIKE: www.facebook.com/doodlegod 


    FOLLOW: www.twitter.com/joybitsmobile



    Check out our other 

exciting games! Doodle Devil™ & Doodle Kingdom™


    Ratings & Reviews

    3.5 out of 5 with 73 Counts
    Age Rating 4+

    Screenshots

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    From the creators of Doodle God comes Doodle Creatures! Scan animal DNA and combine different traits to create hundreds of unique creatures. Take the speed of a cheetah and combine it with the flying ability of an eagle to see what happens. Build and upgrade your genetic laboratory to expand your imagination and discover interesting quotes and facts along the way.

    Features

    1

    Create hundreds of unique creatures

    2

    Upgradable genetic laboratory

    3

    Educational 'Did You Know' facts

    4

    Puzzles for all ages and skill levels

    5

    Intuitive one-click gameplay

    Tips

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    Q&A

    Yes, it is designed to be kid-friendly and educational, encouraging creative play and learning about animals.

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