Littlest Pet Shop DS box art

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Littlest Pet Shop

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreSimulation
DeveloperEA Salt Lake
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesLittlest Pet Shop
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Nintendo DS, Littlest Pet Shop is a simulation game developed by EA Salt Lake and published by Electronic Arts.

It is part of the Littlest Pet Shop series. EA Salt Lake also made Nerf N-Strike for the DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Littlest Pet Shop is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Littlest Pet Shop gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Littlest Pet Shop walkthroughs & guides

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Littlest Pet Shop FAQ

Who made Littlest Pet Shop?

It was developed by EA Salt Lake and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Littlest Pet Shop multiplayer?

No. Littlest Pet Shop is a single-player game.

How long does Littlest Pet Shop take to play?

As a simulation game, Littlest Pet Shop typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Littlest Pet Shop on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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