Hunting Simulator 2

Open plains in Colorado, a Texas desert and forests in Eastern Europe make up the hunting grounds of this open-world simulation. You head out with a dog at your side, read tracks and trail any of 33 species. More than 160 licensed guns, gear and clothing items from brands such as Browning, Winchester and Bushnell let you set up your kit before each trip.

Realism is the focus, with animals that behave believably and a need to aim carefully so the trophy is not ruined. You choose from several dog breeds, including the Labrador Retriever. It is a single-player game with full controller support, suited to hunting-sim fans who value patient tracking over fast action.