Plays inside this page from metazooa.com, the official site; progress is saved by Metazooa, not DLE Arena. Screenshot of metazooa.com captured 2026-10-30.
Metazooa is a daily biology game. You guess animals, and each guess shows how closely related it is to the mystery animal on the phylogenetic tree, so you narrow down from broad groups to the exact species.
| Type | Trivia & knowledge games |
|---|---|
| Time per game | 5-10 minutes |
| Platform | Web browser, no install needed |
| Play on DLE Arena | Yes, play it on this page |
| Official site | metazooa.com |
How to play Metazooa
- Guess any animal.
- See the most specific group your guess shares with the answer.
- Use the tree to move closer until you name the animal.
Metazooa tips
- Start with animals from very different groups (a fish, a bird, an insect) to find the branch.
Who will like Metazooa
Metazooa fits in our trivia & knowledge games collection. Knowledge dailies test what you know rather than how many words you can spell. If you play several dailies each morning, Metazooa takes about 5-10 minutes, so it pairs well with a quick word game and a knowledge game like Arena Rank.
Games like Metazooa
- Daily Orbs Four themed matching puzzles a day; collect orbs as you solve.
- Krillion Seven prompts a day; rare answers score more.
- ▶ Play here Costcodle Guess the price of a Costco product.
- Wordle Guess the hidden five-letter word in six tries.
- Connections Sort sixteen words into four hidden groups of four.
- Strands Find themed words hidden in a letter grid, plus the spangram.
Frequently asked questions
What is Metazooa?
Metazooa is a daily biology game. You guess animals, and each guess shows how closely related it is to the mystery animal on the phylogenetic tree, so you narrow down from broad groups to the exact species.
Where can I play Metazooa?
You can play Metazooa right on this page: it loads the official game from metazooa.com inside DLE Arena. You can also open metazooa.com directly. DLE Arena does not host a copy.
How long does a game of Metazooa take?
Most players finish a round in about 5-10 minutes.
What games are like Metazooa?
If you enjoy Metazooa, try Daily Orbs, Krillion, Costcodle, or play Arena Rank, our own daily ranking puzzle on DLE Arena.
Metazooa is a trademark of its owner. DLE Arena is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Metazooa. Details were checked on 2026-10-30; rules can change, so the official site is the final word.