Games like Among Ripples

Equilinox is a single-player 4X game that offers stunning visuals and an exceptional soundtrack, but can be very grinding with plenty of bugs. As a low-poly nature simulation game, it allows players to create and manage their own ecosystem in an engaging and highly emotional atmosphere, currently being developed in Java using OpenGL.

"Niche: A Genetics Survival Game" is a strategy simulation where players manage a tribe of animals, navigating through diverse islands with varying environments. Your goal is to adapt your species to survive, managing their genetics, behaviors, and traits. Overcome challenges such as harsh weather, predators, and limited resources to ensure your species' survival and evolution.

Tyto Ecology, also known as Immersed inventor Tyto Online, is a life simulation game that allows players to build and manage their own ecosystems. Through scientifically accurate models, players can observe and manipulate various organisms, weather patterns, and natural disasters. The goal is to maintain a balanced ecosystem while completing missions and quests to unlock new items and habitats.

Viridi is a free, calming game about nurturing succulents in real-time. While not fully realistic, your plants will require care and can die from over- or under-watering. Named "the ideal happy place game" by Fast Company, it offers a soothing experience, allowing players to name, give special care, and even earn a weekly free seedling.

Slime Rancher is a charming, single-player, open-world sci-fi game that puts you in the shoes of Beatrix LeBeau, a young rancher seeking her fortune on the Far, Far Range. With fantastic visuals and music, the game offers an atmospheric and humorous experience as you collect slimes, grow crops, and explore the wilds using your trusty vacpack. Despite being buggy and very grindy, Slime Rancher is highly emotional, with good replayability and an interesting plot that keeps you engaged.

"Aquarist is a single-player Simulation game with pretty visuals, offering a relaxing sandbox experience in underwater aquarium management. Create and maintain habitats for diverse marine life, from fish and sea turtles to sharks and octopuses, while learning about these fascinating creatures. Be aware, however, that some grinding is involved to truly enjoy this game."

Islanders is a peaceful strategy game centered on building and expanding cities across an array of vibrant, procedurally-generated islands. The game offers a soothing atmosphere, unlimited explorable lands, and the freedom to create growing settlements, making for an engaging and serene gaming experience.

"Birthdays the Beginning" is a sandbox game that lets players create cube-shaped worlds, influencing their geography and temperature to foster life. Witness the evolution of single-celled organisms into complex lifeforms such as plants, dinosaurs, and mammals, shaping a unique ecosystem in each world. Imagine, experiment, and create limitless and diverse planets for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Himno is a peaceful, 2D platformer game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. Take a breath, and relax.

"Cheeky Chooks" is a game where you run a chicken ranch and must keep your chickens happy to produce high-quality eggs and stay financially stable. With a variety of chicken breeds and the need to expand your ranch, you'll need to stay on top of their needs and complete missions to unlock upgrades. The game emphasizes the importance of ethical treatment of chickens and the need for innovation to succeed in the chicken ranching business.