Ultimate Savanna Simulator is a deep dive into the survival genre that offers a surprising amount of RPG-lite complexity. As a simulator enthusiast, I appreciate the family system; being able to raise a litter of cubs and see them grow into hunters adds a layer of emotional stakes that most 'eat-and-survive' games lack.
The combat is straightforward but satisfying, and the stamina management forces you to think like a predator. While the graphics are a bit dated compared to modern AAA mobile titles, the sheer scale of the world and the number of playable animals (from Cheetahs to Elephants) make it a fantastic sandbox for anyone who loves nature and wildlife.
The 'Ultimate Simulator' series of mobile games is notorious among discerning players for being cheap, asset-flipped cash grabs, and the Savanna iteration does nothing to buck this trend. You are dropped into a barren, low-resolution environment with clunky controls and tasked with surviving as a cheetah, lion, or zebra. The concept of an animal survival RPG is inherently interesting, but the execution here is abysmal. The combat mechanics consist of mindlessly mashing a single attack button until either you or the rigidly animated AI opponent falls over.
The technical state of this application is frankly insulting. The collision detection is broken, allowing animals to clip through rocks and trees constantly. The physics are non-existent, and the UI looks like it was designed in Microsoft Paint a decade ago. There is no nuance to the survival mechanics; it is simply a race against a fast-depleting hunger meter. As a critic, I have zero tolerance for developers who dump unpolished, fundamentally broken code onto the storefront. It is a waste of bandwidth and storage space.
Performance: Terrible draw distance, pop-in, and frequent framerate stuttering.
Buy if: You have a young child who simply wants to look at a 3D model of a lion and won't care about gameplay.
Skip if: You expect functional game mechanics or decent graphics.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.1Sat Oct 01 2016
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
+ BUG FIX: Changing Graphics Quality Crashing Game
Dash into a brand new adventure as a lightning fast Cheetah, enormous Elephant, or a deadly Crocodile! For the first time ever, choose from TEN PLAYABLE ANIMALS! Hunt down food on the grassy plains, raise your family, and unlock exciting new playable animals as you experience life in the African savanna!
Download the Ultimate Savanna Simulator today while it's 50% OFF for a very limited time!
Brand New Features
REALISTIC SIMULATOR
You'll need to maintain your health, hunger, thirst, and energy while ruling over the African plains!
TEN PLAYABLE ANIMALS
Choose from your favorite species of african animals in a single game! Become a Cheetah, Hyena, Gazelle, Rhinoceros, Zebra, Elephant, Hippopotamus, Crocodile, Vulture, and a Warthog! Each species has their own families, experience, and levels!
DANGEROUS BOSS BATTLES
Test your skills against SIX thrilling boss battles! A massive tiger rules over the jungle oasis! A legendary animal awaits you in the sun soaked plains and will push your skills to their limits!
BUILD YOUR FAMILY
Dominate other animals or bring them a treat to recruit them to your family! Customize and play as any animal in your pack and create a powerful family!
RAISE YOUR BABIES
Breed babies that will grow into powerful members of your family! Care for you babies while they are are young, finding food for them and carrying them in your mouth!
CUSTOMIZE YOUR ANIMAL
Choose your animal’s name, appearance, skills, and attributes to complement your pack members and become a more powerful group!
LEVEL UP YOUR ANIMAL
Gain experience by catching and eating your prey, caring for your family, and completing missions! Level up your animal to increase their health and attack damage, earn points to upgrade your stats, and increase the size of your pack!
EARN STAT POINTS
Stat Points can be used to provide bonus’s to traits like Health, Critical Attack Chance, Run Speed, and much more!
UPGRADEABLE BUFFS
Buff Points can be used to upgrade your Snarl and Roar Buffs, which create temporary Stat Boosting auras around your animal when active!
RAGDOLL PHYSICS
Your prey now realistically dangles from your jaws as you carry them!
DYNAMIC WEATHER, SEASONS AND DAY/NIGHT CYCLE
Procedural weather system with unique storms, clouds, sun, and stars! And the BRAND NEW changing seasons!
MASSIVE REALISTIC 3D ENVIRONMENT
Explore a world so big we created TWELVE unique dens for your animals to live in! Explore grassy plains, a dense jungle oasis, an arid sandy dunes of the desert!
DOZENS OF ENEMIES
Hunt down animals like hyena, gazelle, impala, elephant, rhinoceros, snake, fish, flamingo, stork, crocodile, african dog, rabbit, water buffalo, wildebeest, warthog, tiger, giraffe, cheetah, lion, vulture, hippo and many more!
OPTIONAL BLOOD EFFECTS
If you are of age or have your parents permission, turn on the BRAND NEW blood effects for added combat ferocity!
GLUTEN-FREE PROMISE
With all of our games you will always get the full game with no ads or additional purchases!
Download the Ultimate Savanna Simulator to transport yourself to the a wild African world filled with hidden dangers and live the life of your favorite wild animal!
If you liked living as on the Savanna then you'll love our other animal simulators! Download our Ultimate Wolf Simulator and live a wild life in the forest, or turn the Ultimate Dinosaur Simulator and discover a long lost Prehistoric World of Dinosaurs!
Give us a shout and let us know what you want to play next!
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Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Dash into a brand new adventure as a lightning fast Cheetah, enormous Elephant, or a deadly Crocodile! For the first time ever, choose from TEN PLAYABLE ANIMALS! Hunt down food on the grassy plains, raise your family, and unlock exciting new playable animals as you experience life in the African savanna!
Download the Ultimate Savanna Simulator today while it's 50% OFF for a very limited time!
Brand New Features
REALISTIC SIMULATOR
You'll need to maintain your health, hunger, thirst, and energy while ruling over the African plains!
TEN PLAYABLE ANIMALS
Choose from your favorite species of african animals in a single game! Become a Cheetah, Hyena, Gazelle, Rhinoceros, Zebra, Elephant, Hippopotamus, Crocodile, Vulture, and a Warthog! Each species has their own families, experience, and levels!
DANGEROUS BOSS BATTLES
Test your skills against SIX thrilling boss battles! A massive tiger rules over the jungle oasis! A legendary animal awaits you in the sun soaked plains and will push your skills to their limits!
BUILD YOUR FAMILY
Dominate other animals or bring them a treat to recruit them to your family! Customize and play as any animal in your pack and create a powerful family!
RAISE YOUR BABIES
Breed babies that will grow into powerful members of your family! Care for you babies while they are are young, finding food for them and carrying them in your mouth!
CUSTOMIZE YOUR ANIMAL
Choose your animal’s name, appearance, skills, and attributes to complement your pack members and become a more powerful group!
LEVEL UP YOUR ANIMAL
Gain experience by catching and eating your prey, caring for your family, and completing missions! Level up your animal to increase their health and attack damage, earn points to upgrade your stats, and increase the size of your pack!
EARN STAT POINTS
Stat Points can be used to provide bonus’s to traits like Health, Critical Attack Chance, Run Speed, and much more!
UPGRADEABLE BUFFS
Buff Points can be used to upgrade your Snarl and Roar Buffs, which create temporary Stat Boosting auras around your animal when active!
RAGDOLL PHYSICS
Your prey now realistically dangles from your jaws as you carry them!
DYNAMIC WEATHER, SEASONS AND DAY/NIGHT CYCLE
Procedural weather system with unique storms, clouds, sun, and stars! And the BRAND NEW changing seasons!
MASSIVE REALISTIC 3D ENVIRONMENT
Explore a world so big we created TWELVE unique dens for your animals to live in! Explore grassy plains, a dense jungle oasis, an arid sandy dunes of the desert!
DOZENS OF ENEMIES
Hunt down animals like hyena, gazelle, impala, elephant, rhinoceros, snake, fish, flamingo, stork, crocodile, african dog, rabbit, water buffalo, wildebeest, warthog, tiger, giraffe, cheetah, lion, vulture, hippo and many more!
OPTIONAL BLOOD EFFECTS
If you are of age or have your parents permission, turn on the BRAND NEW blood effects for added combat ferocity!
GLUTEN-FREE PROMISE
With all of our games you will always get the full game with no ads or additional purchases!
Download the Ultimate Savanna Simulator to transport yourself to the a wild African world filled with hidden dangers and live the life of your favorite wild animal!
If you liked living as on the Savanna then you'll love our other animal simulators! Download our Ultimate Wolf Simulator and live a wild life in the forest, or turn the Ultimate Dinosaur Simulator and discover a long lost Prehistoric World of Dinosaurs!
Give us a shout and let us know what you want to play next!
facebook.com/glutenfreegames
twitter.com/glutenfreegames










Ultimate Savanna Simulator allows you to step into the paws or hooves of ten different animals. Whether you are a Lion, Cheetah, or Hyena, you must maintain your health, hunger, thirst, and energy in a dangerous environment. The game features a massive open world, a dynamic weather system, and a deep family mechanic where you can breed and raise your own pack. Level up your animal to increase their stats and take on massive boss battles against legendary predators.
10 Playable animals
Realistic survival mechanics
Epic boss battles
Dynamic weather and day/night cycle
Find a mate at level 15 to start your family. Your offspring will help you hunt and protect your territory, making survival much easier.
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Yes, you can choose to play as any of the unlocked animals at any time from the main menu.