Animal Gods is an illustrated, 2D top-down game with a focus on dashing, arrow shooting, sword slashing, and Animal Gods. Play as Thistle, a hunter and priest from an ancient age. Unravel an intriguing mystery surrounding the great beasts. Explore a nonlinear world. Stop an occult leader. Release the cursed gods. Features Animal God Battles -- Challenge the enigmatic Animal Gods. Fast + Precise 2D Action -- Wield rift bow, flame cloak, and bronze sword. Nonlinear World -- Explore the dungeons in any order you'd like. Responsive Combat Feel -- Tight controls and weapon power-ups for sword, cloak, and bow. Lives-09-Mode -- Unlockable difficulty challenges you to complete the game with 09 lives or less.