Steam Has a “Games With Foxes” Tag – So Let’s Explore It (Plus One Legendary Wolf)

The other day, I was digging for more info on Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (because Victorian guns + magic = instant click) when I stumbled on something curious: Steam has a “Games with Foxes” tag.

Naturally, I clicked it.

And then my brain went: Wait. Where’s the equivalent for wolves?

You’d think wolves are at least as cool as foxes (if not more), but no — no such tag exists. Which is a shame, because one of the most visually striking games I used to play on my classic Nintendo Wii was Ōkami. It even got an HD remake that no longer requires flailing around with two gyroscopic controllers. So maybe I’ll make a list of wolf games one day. But today?

Today is about foxes.

Because let’s be honest — there’s something inherently fascinating about them. In Japanese folklore, kitsune are shape-shifting tricksters, wise, magical, sometimes benevolent, sometimes mischievous. (Also, yes, that’s where Pokémon Ninetales gets its vibe — a mystical fox with, well, nine tails.) Foxes in games often borrow from that symbolism: elusive, clever, a bit magical.

So here are five games where foxes take the lead, plus one bonus wolf game that deserves its own spotlight.

1. Spirit of the North (2020) + Spirit of the North 2 (2025)

If a game could be a warm blanket, this would be it. Spirit of the North is a wordless exploration adventure where you play as a red fox guided by the spirit of a mystical white fox across stunning Icelandic landscapes. There’s no combat, no dialogue — just you, nature, puzzles, and vibes. It’s meditative in the best way.

Spirit of the North 2 promises a more ambitious journey: bigger environments, deeper puzzles, and (judging by the trailer) a little more story woven into its tranquil world.

2. Tunic (2022)

What if Zelda, but you’re a tiny fox in an oversized world with a manual you can’t read? That’s Tunic. It’s adorable, challenging, and deeply mysterious. You explore ruins, fight tough bosses, and slowly decode a language that seems impossible at first. It’s one of those games that makes you feel clever just for existing in its world.

Tunic (Isometricorp Games, Finji)

3. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (2024)

Here’s the curveball: Flintlock isn’t strictly a “fox game” in the same way as the others. It’s an action-RPG starring Nor, a gunslinger fighting gods and monsters in an open world — but she’s accompanied by Enki, a mysterious fox-like creature who feels like a mix between a pet, a spirit guide, and a chaos agent. He’s there for traversal, magic, and a lot of personality.

4. Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) + Foxtales DLC (2014/2015)

Co-created with the Iñupiat people of Alaska, Never Alone is a heartfelt puzzle-platformer exploring Indigenous folklore. You switch between Nuna, a young Iñupiat girl, and her Arctic fox companion — or play in co-op with a friend. The fox isn’t just a sidekick; it’s your bridge between the human and spirit worlds.

Its Foxtales DLC adds a new adventure that dives deeper into the region’s rich storytelling traditions and lets the fox shine even more.

5. The First Tree (2017)

This one’s for the “quietly emotional” folder. The First Tree is more of an interactive narrative than a traditional game: you play as a fox on a symbolic journey to find her family while paralleling a man’s story of reconnecting with his estranged father. It’s short, heartfelt, and packs an emotional punch — perfect for a rainy afternoon when you don’t mind shedding a tear or two.

Ōkami (Clover Studio, Capcom)

+1 Bonus Wolf Game: Ōkami HD

If foxes are the tricksters of Japanese folklore, wolves are often its divine warriors. In Ōkami, you play as Amaterasu, the sun goddess incarnated as a white wolf, armed with a celestial brush to restore life and color to a cursed land. It’s one of Capcom’s most beautiful games — like playing through a living sumi-e painting — and the HD version finally makes it accessible without the Wii-era motion controls.

Why Foxes (and Wolves) Make Great Game Characters

Foxes are natural symbols of cleverness, transformation, and adaptability. They work as silent guides (Spirit of the North), quick-witted survivors (Tunic), or magical companions (Flintlock). Wolves, on the other hand, often carry that mythic weight — guardians, warriors, forces of nature (Ōkami).

And maybe that’s why I’ll have to return for a full “Games with Wolves” list later.

Which mythical creature do you wish got more love in games?