Free · 3D open world · Keyboard & mouse
Dragon Simulator 3D: take off from your cave, take on missions and grow stronger
Dragon Simulator 3D is a 3D open-world animal simulator by CyberGoldfinch in which you play a dragon that flies, fights with fireballs and melee attacks, and completes missions for other dragons to earn coins and stars. Before you start, you name your dragon and choose its colour and one of four elements: nature, fire, ice or air. You begin outside your cave; from there you explore, gather food and resources, and pick up tasks. Collect enough stars and your dragon levels up, becoming stronger and faster. Human warriors are the main threat and fight back with arrows and other weapons if you get within their range. At a higher level you can find a mate and raise young dragons that inherit your stats. The game won the CrazyGames 2019 developer contest and belongs to the same animal-simulator series as Tiger Simulator and Racoon Simulator.
Quick facts
- Developer: CyberGoldfinch
- Genre: 3D open-world dragon simulator
- Elements: nature, fire, ice or air
- Progress: stars from missions raise your level
- Input: keyboard and mouse; GamePix lists it as a desktop browser game
- Engine: Unity; released November 2019
How to play Dragon Simulator 3D
There is no single finish line. You grow your dragon by completing missions, and the stars those missions pay out are what raise its level.
- 1
Create your dragon
Press Play, then set a name, colour and element. The element decides which set of moves and abilities your dragon uses.
- 2
Take off
Press Q to take off or land. In the air, Space climbs, C descends, WASD steers and Shift speeds you up.
- 3
Find other dragons
Fly to other dragons to take their missions. Completing one pays coins and stars.
- 4
Pick your fights
Left-click shoots a ranged attack and right-click is a melee strike. Humans attack back once they spot you, so watch your red health bar.
Controls
Keyboard & mouse
- W A S D or arrow keys move the dragon
- Q switches between flying and landing
- Space bar gains height; C loses height
- Left mouse button: fireball; right mouse button: melee attack
- Shift for a burst of speed, H hides the HUD, L locks the cursor
Phone & tablet
- GamePix lists this browser version for desktop, and the controls assume a keyboard and mouse
- A computer is the better choice; the developer also publishes a separate Android app
What sets Dragon Simulator 3D apart
Four elements to choose from
Nature, fire, ice or air: the element you pick at the start gives your dragon its own moves and abilities.
Stars drive your level
Missions from other dragons reward coins and stars. Enough stars levels your dragon up, raising its strength and speed.
Raise a dragon family
Past a certain level you can seek out another dragon to start a family. The young inherit your stats and grow stronger over time.
Stats and mini-map on screen
Your dragon's stats sit in the top-left corner and a mini-map in the top-right; enemy health appears at the top during a fight.
Tips for Dragon Simulator 3D
- Check the mini-map before diving. GamePix advises confirming points of interest and threats on the mini-map instead of relying on the view from above.
- Avoid several human fights at once. Until your dragon is stronger, one group of warriors at a time is the safer approach.
- Prioritise missions over fights. Stars come from completing dragons' tasks, and stars are what raise your level.
- Lower graphics if it stutters. The Settings menu has a graphics quality option that starts at High.
Who is Dragon Simulator 3D for?
Animal simulator fans
Players who liked CyberGoldfinch's other simulators, such as Tiger Simulator and Racoon Simulator.
Open-world explorers
Free flight over a 3D fantasy world with missions to pick up as you go.
Players who like long-term progress
Levels from stars, stat upgrades and a family of young dragons give goals that span many sessions.
Stars, coins and levels
Dragon Simulator 3D has no points score. Missions for other dragons pay out coins and stars; when you have collected enough stars, your dragon moves up a level and becomes stronger and faster. If the red health bar empties, your dragon is defeated. The main menu also shows a Free Prize chest. We did not find a total level count or star requirement in any source, so none is given here.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dragon Simulator 3D?+
Dragon Simulator 3D is an open-world dragon simulator by CyberGoldfinch. You fly around a 3D fantasy world, complete missions for other dragons and collect stars to level up.
How do you fly in Dragon Simulator 3D?+
Press Q to take off, then steer with WASD or the arrow keys. Space takes you higher, C takes you lower, and Q again lands.
How do you level up in Dragon Simulator 3D?+
Complete missions given by other dragons to earn stars. Once you have enough stars, your dragon reaches the next level and gets stronger and faster.
Can you have baby dragons in Dragon Simulator 3D?+
Yes. After reaching a certain level you can find another dragon and start a family, and the young dragons inherit your stats.
Can you play Dragon Simulator 3D on a phone browser?+
It is not the best fit. GamePix lists the browser version for desktop, and the controls rely on a keyboard and a two-button mouse; there is a separate Android app for phones.
Privacy
The Dragon Simulator 3D frame on this page loads the game from GamePix. GamePix is responsible for serving and managing its adverts, which What Games Play does not control. Creating your dragon needs only a name typed in the game, not an account.
Your cave is the starting point
Name your dragon, pick an element and press Q to take off.
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