Spore Creature Keeper

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Spore Creature Keeper

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreSimulation
DeveloperMaxis
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesSpore
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Spore Creature Keeper is a simulation game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.

It is part of the Spore series; on the DS you can also try Spore Hero Arena and Spore Creatures. Maxis also made The Sims 3, The Sims 2 and The Sims 2: Pets for the DS.

Spore Creature Keeper supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending

What playing Spore Creature Keeper 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.

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Spore Creature Keeper FAQ

Who made Spore Creature Keeper?

It was developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Spore Creature Keeper multiplayer?

Yes. Spore Creature Keeper supports up to 2 players.

How long does Spore Creature Keeper take to play?

As a simulation game, Spore Creature Keeper 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 Spore Creature Keeper 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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