Cabela's Dangerous Hunts

A spin-off series of hunting simulation video games published by Activision under the Cabela's brand.

Action

Sports

Simulation

31

Games

2000–2012

Years

15

Platforms

$15.25

Ø CIB

+54.9%

24M change

About

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts is a sub-series of hunting video games that focuses on tracking and surviving encounters with aggressive, predatory animals. The series began with the release of Cabela's Dangerous Hunts in 2003, which was later released in Greatest Hits and Platinum Hits editions, and was followed by the sequel Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2 in 2005.

Unlike traditional hunting simulations that emphasize patience and stealth, this spin-off franchise prioritizes action, suspense, and self-defense. Players navigate linear or semi-open environments where target beasts, ranging from grizzly bears to leopards, actively stalk and attack the player. Cabela's Dangerous Hunts (2003) introduced these survival-focused mechanics, which were expanded in the Cabela's Dangerous Hunts (2004) ports for platforms like the Xbox, PlayStation 2, and GameCube. These releases achieved significant commercial success, leading to budget-line re-releases as Cabela's Dangerous Hunts [Platinum Hits] (2003) and Cabela's Dangerous Hunts [Greatest Hits] (2003).

The formula evolved further with Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2 (2005), developed by Sand Grain Studios and published by Activision Value. This sequel introduced a structured narrative campaign following a rescue mission across global locales, incorporating defense mechanics, scripted boss encounters, and a wider variety of traps and weapons. The success of these early titles established a distinct action-adventure template for future hunting games, shifting the brand's focus toward cinematic, high-stakes survival scenarios rather than pure sport simulation.