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NeuraQuarium simulates a basic aquatic environment populated by AI creatures. Watch them evolve and change through chance, or take a hand in their evolution by molding the environment, mixing in saved critters, or directly altering their neural net brains. Check out this showcase: Evolution in Action The first creatures that spawn will have randomized physiology and  neural nets. Those that succ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NeuraQuarium.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

84% User Score Based on 335 reviews

Gridworld is an artificial life / evolution simulator in which abstract virtual creatures compete for food and struggle for survival. Conditions in this two-dimensional ecosystem are right for evolution to occur through natural selection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gridworld.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

96% User Score Based on 194 reviews

Welcome everyone!  This is The Bibites   A simulation where you are able to watch evolution happen before your very eyes!  Each bibite (the small critters you see on the screen) starts off with an empty brain (they do nothing) and pretty basic genes (they all look alike).  Through random mutations, one can be spawned with a brain connection that will link two neurons and might trigger a behavior, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bibites.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

50% User Score Based on 164 reviews

Intelligent Design: An Evolutionary Sandbox is an abstract god game with fully simulated genetics and evolution. In a universe driven by targets, create, design and try to control an evolving ecosystem for a faceless corporation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intelligent Design: An Evolutionary Sandbox.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 7,062 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Niche - a genetics survival game is a turn-based strategy game combined with simulation and roguelike elements. Shape your own species of animals based on real genetics. Keep your species alive against all odds, such as predators, climate change and spreading sickness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Niche: a genetics survival game.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

78% User Score Based on 522 reviews

Grow and modify an ecosystem, with simulated evolution by natural selection creating the lifeforms that inhabit it. All the creatures in the trailer evolved on their own in the game. None were hand-edited! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecosystem.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

89% User Score Based on 276 reviews

Care for a miniature ecosystem in a strange world, exert limited influence to encourage the growth of different fungi and bugs and try to maintain the balance of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earthtongue.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

91% User Score Based on 1,172 reviews

Thrive is a free, open-source game about the evolution of life. From the lowly tidepools of your home planet, you will rise to cosmic dominance. At every step, powerful creation tools and deep simulation mechanics will aid your species' development. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thrive.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

76% User Score Based on 729 reviews

In Tyto Ecology, you have the power to create your own biodome and fill it with life! This is a calm, slow-paced game (at least until things start going wrong) that encourages learning through experimentation as you work to sustain, or destroy, life. Up to a year of time can pass while you are away, so you come back to changes in your ecosystem and potentially several problems to handle each time … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tyto Ecology.

Evol Games Discord  https://discord.gg/xUCjsfPTelegram https://t.me/evolgamesGame Music: https://thenortherndivide.bandcamp.com/This is the sequel to the first version. Polysporia II is a swarming evolution simulator that simulates microbial life. Each organism fights for survival and reproduction. Mutations occur and alter genetic lines for better or worse. This is a fast-paced simulation, so you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polysporia II.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

75% User Score Based on 1,544 reviews

Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution is an evolution simulation with hands on interaction. It allows for direct changes to each creature as well as indirect and gradual environmental changes which affect the species and their evolution. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution.

Small Living World is a full-fledged ecosystem simulator, bringing every aspect of nature to life. From the water cycle and plant growth, to animal behavior and reproduction, observe your small living world evolve. All the tools are at your disposal to create your perfect forest.  SIMULATION You can observe the natural food chain in action. From plants fighting for sunlight, to animals searchin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Living World 2.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

82% User Score Based on 60 reviews

ANLIFE is an evolution simulator featuring block creatures that shuffle around awkwardly under a physics engine. There’s no complex ecosystem like in typical life sims. Take the role of a god—lend a hand to these creatures or call down meteors—and calmly watch their evolution unfold, as if peering into a miniature sandbox. Block creatures powered by physics All they do is chase after food, yet th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANLIFE: Motion-Learning Life Evolution.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics

93% User Score Based on 477 reviews

From an uninhabited planet in space to an ecosystem full of life. In Planetary Life you will be able to shape a planet in the purest Sandbox Simulation style, playing with its mountains, seas and even its climate, to create the perfect habitat to harbor life. PLANETS Control a planet with the multiple tools available. Let the tectonic plates shape the mountains and seas, modify the climate, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetary Life.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

74% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Vilmonic is an artificial life simulator and evolution sandbox game. Protect each species and selectively breed new ones, analyze DNA, craft tools and buildings, dig rivers and make new islands, find ancient tech, and fend off the haywire zombitons. Craft Farm Breed Evolve! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vilmonic.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

90% User Score Based on 2,090 reviews

The Sapling is a simulation game where you design your own plants and animals, and put them in a world together. Or you turn on random mutations, and see what evolution does to your ecosystem! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sapling.

Evol Games Discord  https://discord.gg/xUCjsfPTelegram https://t.me/evolgamesCheck out the sequel: Polysporia II.  Polysporia is an evolution game that simulates microbial life. All organisms are randomly generated along with their movements and evolutions. You will never have the same game more than once. A wide variety of settings lets you tweak the game to your liking. Organisms compete for sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polysporia: Swarming Evolution Simulator.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

68% User Score Based on 28 reviews

The Miracle of Life Begins Here In MESOZOIC DAWN, you aren't just playing a multiplayer online dinosaur survival game—you are living an evolutionary history spanning hundreds of millions of years. Start as a vulnerable juvenile dinosaur and forage, stalk, and grow in a treacherous prehistoric wilderness. Through the core "Spawn & Evolve" system, break the shackles of your lineage and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mesozoic Dawn.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

78% User Score Based on 1,260 reviews

Create creatures and let them evolve to see how they master various tasks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evolution.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Mendel is a chill sandbox game about growing weird plants from alien genetics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mendel.

Wishlist now on Steam  Join our Discord server for the latest  information and to contact me! OR Follow me on X (Twitter). Welcome to MiniEco — a cozy, top-down nature sim that blends laid-back idle/clicker gameplay, hands-on ecosystem care, and just a sprinkle of god-like powers. (Click to enlarge) ▼ Current Status : Prototype Early Development : … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini Eco.

Welcome to a Stress-Free Underwater WorldMy Fish Friend is a peaceful, kid-friendly aquarium experience designed for toddlers (ages 2–3) and anyone who enjoys watching fish swim. Enjoy your own digital aquarium with 98 unlockable different fish and aquatic creatures, each with unique personalities, behaviors, and preferences.  There are no goals, no timers, and no failure states — just calm explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Fish Friend.

Genesis - Evolution of Traits by Selection A sandbox evolution simulator with trait inheritance and natural selection #Evolution #NaturalSelection Genesis is a real-time evolution simulator built with Godot Engine that demonstrates how traits evolve through natural selection across generations. Watch digital organisms compete for resources, reproduce, and pass traits to offspring with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genesis.

Jungle Survival is a first person exploration and survival game set in a dynamic jungle environment. Players navigate the terrain, collect and manage items through an intuitive inventory system, and interact with the world using real-time UI controls. The game features core survival mechanics such as health, hunger, and stamina, where players must eat to survive, manage energy while sprinting, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project 4.

Command. Survive. Evolve.You are the last Biocore Pilot — a survivor stranded on a dying alien world. Your only hope lies within the Biocore system, an ancient technology capable of creating life, weapons, and power beyond human understanding. But every pulse of energy draws swarms of hostile creatures closer. Survive long enough to rebuild, upgrade, and uncover what remains of humanity’s final ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Core Remnants.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

85% User Score Based on 484 reviews

Sipho is an action survival game with an intricate building system. Grow your own creature and take over the local ecosystem. Fight, grow, survive, dominate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sipho.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

82% User Score Based on 99 reviews

About Another Farm Roguelike: Rebirth The game doesn't have time pressure but maintains dynamic gameplay that prevents building a large farm from taking dozens of hours. You don't have to waste time walking from one place to another because there's no walking here; everything is done by clicking. There's no social aspect either, so you are focused on building, gathering, harvesting, and upgrading… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Farm Roguelike: Rebirth.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

96% User Score Based on 205 reviews

A forest simulator where you plant trees and click animals to make them poop! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PolyPine.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

88% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

In a post-apocalyptic future where Earth's resources have been consumed, Kyle Seed tries to recover capsules containing special seeds and the energy needed to save humanity's future. Big Earth is a platform game with challenging puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big Earth.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 2,395 reviews

"Equilinox", the low-poly nature simulation game that I'm currently developing in Java using OpenGL. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Equilinox.

23%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

33% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Psi Project Legacy - is a new part of the hardcore 2D shooter with elements of horror. It all starts again. You have to go back to the very unfortunate complex to endure the horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psi Project: Legacy.

VERDANTIA Pronunciation: vur-DAN-chee-uh "Welcome to Verdantia — a world where nature and civilization thrive together in harmony." Verdantia is the living world of the Eucalyptus Edge universe—a vibrant continent where towering eucalyptus forests, crystal-filled caverns, frozen mountain ranges, bamboo coastlines, and the sunbaked outback have shaped unique animal civilizations fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eucalyptus Edge: MegaBlast Mayhem.

A universe is dying. You are its last spark. The constellations have gone dark, devoured by entropy. Dive into each dead world, collect the star fragments that still glow, and relight the sky — before your own light fades. Every run is a new sky Fast, readable top-down action — dash through swarms, dodge projectile storms, strike back. Pure arcade feel, no filler. Procedurally gener… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOVAE: Last Light.

Your airline. Your calls. Your consequences.Flightline is an airline management sim about building an airline that has to make sense. Passengers That Actually Travel Passengers in Flightline are not locked to airport pairs or pre-defined hubs. They come from real travel markets, choose from airports they can reasonably reach, and connect through any itinerary that makes sense. A passenger trav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flightline.

Survival in a world under a microscope. You are a tiny virus, just born into the ruthless ecosystem of a single drop of water. There is no mercy here: billions of microbes are engaged in a constant struggle for existence, and their main enemy is hunger. Your life is measured in seconds on a hunger scale. As soon as it drops to zero, you die forever. To survive, you need to eat constantly. S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virus Brotherhood.

3D Life is a game of cellular automata that generate endless patterns from a few simple rules. Cells live or die based on the number of live neighbors. Too many cells nearby, a cell is overcrowded. Too few, it is underpopulated. Empty cells come to life if they have a certain number of live neighbors. From these rules evolve a multiplicity of forms that grow, blink, and glide through mathemat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D Life.

Illuminate or Perish GeoLight is a fast-paced arena roguelite where you wield light to fend off waves of geometric foes and grow stronger with every death. Core Features Light-Based Combat – Fire beams, bursts, and area pulses. Dodge through shifting patterns. Upgradeable Runs – Choose your build: elemental lights, passive boosts, overdrives. Procedural Waves – Unpredictable enemy formati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GeoLight.

Combine creatures. Build your animal kingdom. Animals Merge Quest is a charming merge-puzzle game where your goal is simple: fuse matching animals to create new ones, manage limited board space, and develop an ever-evolving menagerie. With each merge, the stakes grow, the strategy deepens, and your animal world flourishes. Key Features Intuitive merge mechanics: merge three or more identical anim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animals Merge Quest.

FULLSCREEN-BUTTON BOTTOM RIGHT! Life in your pocket Under you eyes you see a tiny strange world, where artificial life evolves as we speak. Driven by natural selection The creature you witness at the beginning is randomly generated. But it only wants two things: eat and reproduce. Every creature has it`s very own genome. They all differ from speed, max size, the range of their vision and so on. Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life in your pocket.

There are fish swimming in the aquarium. Each fish has the following innate parameters: 1) The maximum number of health points. Determines the maximum size of the fish. 2) Protection. Determines the strength of its scales. The higher the defense, the less damage the fish receives when attacking it, but the heavier the scales. 3) Attack power. Determines how much damage the fish does in one bite. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CruelFish.

MonkeysAndBananas v1.0.0 Simple simulation of Darwinism and evolution in monkeys with C#. Created in Unity, developed all art assets with Piskel. Genetic evolution algorithm using uniform crossover and random resetting mutation. Monkey Basics Monkeys need energy in order to survive, but each monkey's energy depletes over time. To keep their energy from depleting to zero, monkeys have to eat banana… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monkeys And Bananas.

Chance of Rain A slightly interactive and slightly meditative pond simulation Controls ARROW KEYS: control frogZ: surface/submergeX: tongueENTER: options Gameplay This simulation is meant to be watched more than played (though you may interact with it by suggesting actions for the frog).  There are four types of creatures living in this rainy pond: a frog, fish, flies, and dragonflies. Enjoy watch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chance of Rain.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Slime Farm is a CUUUUUTE game about nurturing, playing with, evolving and trading an array of magical slimes. You'll start with a small patch of land and a couple of basic slimes, but as you learn more about the diverse needs and quirky behaviors of your slimes, you'll unlock the secrets to breeding exotic and rare varieties. Whether you're a seasoned sim player or looking for a relaxing gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Farm.

Idle Sailor is a relaxing idle adventure where you captain a small sailboat, unlock famous destinations around the world, and fund your journey by livestreaming your travels. Sail through different regions, snap underwater photos of unique fish, and grow your audience run by run. Use your earnings to open new routes, discover more cities, and track down rare species hidden across the globe. You c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Sailor.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

97% User Score Based on 133 reviews

AI Learns To Drive is a sandbox simulation where you can create and train your own AI to drive a racing car across different tracks. The AI uses a simple feed-forward artificial neural network and is trained using evolutionary algorithms. Edit AI Customize your AI's neural network. Adjust settings like the number of layers and neurons to see how they affect learning. Experiment with different set… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI Learns To Drive.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere

78% User Score Based on 45 reviews

No mistakes. No mercy. No Hit Allowed.Defend yourself in this minimalist one-button incremental defense game. One hit, and it’s over. Block, parry, upgrade, and grow — reach the very end without taking a single hit! Upgrade!Unlock 70+ upgrades and evolve from a Parry Newbie into a true Parry Master! Forge your shield!Enhance your shield for greater rewards, but tread carefully — … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ParryMaster.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

63% User Score Based on 80 reviews

Experience life as different dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Play as the plant eating herbivores, the meat-eating carnivores, and the fish-eating piscivores. Roam the land, seas, and skies. Eat, grow, and survive in an unforgiving world filled with many species of creatures that can help you, be hunted, or hunt you. Earn evolution points by eating, killing, and completing tasks. Spend those… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primeval.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

68% User Score Based on 229 reviews

An Immersive Ocean Animal Exploration GameDive into the world of Infinite Blue, an expansive underwater exploration game where you can become countless different ocean animals and swim through a beautifully realistic ocean environment. A Massive Roster of Aquatic AnimalsDiscover 50 unique species for you to embody on your journey through the depths. Small tropical fish, eight-legged cephalopods, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Blue.

Waspkeeper is an action roguelite game where your main goal is to survive as long as possible in a field full of venomous wasps with one out of four playable characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waspkeeper.

No talk, compadre. It's Animal Kostume time! Follow kroc-boy in his path to overcome a series of difficult levels in this hardcore 2D platformer with a lot of enemies, bullets and surprises. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animal Kostume.