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A relaxing evolution simulation where AI-driven block creatures move in unexpected ways. There are no complex ecosystems—just pure movement learning through a physics engine. Watch as these creatures scurry, stumble, and evolve in their own unique, unpredictable ways.

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 132 reviews
Released: 2026-02-11
Developer: Attructure Inc.
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Sotenbox
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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  2. #2 Intelligent Design: An Evolutionary Sandbox
    96% matchMixed45% of 147 reviews2017
    Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
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    A toy ecosystem with fully simulated genetics and evolution. Will you tinker with DNA or sit back, relax, and see if life finds a way?

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  3. #3 Ecosystem
    95% matchMostly Positive77% of 594 reviews2024
    Dev: Tom JohnsonPub: Slug Disco
    Windows

    Create virtual lifeforms whose development is shaped by a deep simulation of evolution. Guide them as they fight, mate, and adapt to the environment you have built. All the creatures in the trailer evolved on their own in the game!

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    96% matchVery Positive86% of 243 reviews2015
    Dev: DopplerFrog
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    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    94% matchVery Positive97% of 213 reviews2025
    Dev: Omnia Studios
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    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 52,884 reviews2021
    Dev: Maxim Karpenko
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!

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    91% matchVery Positive89% of 1,052 reviews2025
    Dev: 9FingerGames
    Windows
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    93% matchMostly Positive74% of 988 reviews2018
    Dev: Quasar
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Play with evolution! Species: ALRE is a scientifically-grounded, emergent simulation of natural selection. Creatures evolve and speciate in response to in-game mutation and selection forces, allowing you to experience and tinker with evolution in real-time.

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    92% matchVery Positive90% of 1,846 reviews2019
    Dev: Wessel Stoop
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  11. #11 Creatura
    91% matchMixed68% of 228 reviews2021
    Dev: Koksny.com
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    Median: 30 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    Seed, Breed, Create. From single cell organisms to complex ecosystems. Evolve every part of your own unique aquarium / terrarium by applying scientifically accurate principles of natural and artificial selection, in Creatura - ultimate Virtual Evolution Vivarium Simulator.

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    90% matchMostly Positive72% of 85 reviews2018
    Dev: Bludgeonsoft
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    89% matchVery Positive95% of 186 reviews2021
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    88% matchVery Positive92% of 2,999 reviews2018
    Dev: ThinMatrix
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%

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    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 30,587 reviews2015
    Dev: Giant Army
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Dev: Working as Intended
    Windows

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    Dev: R74n
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    86% matchMixed64% of 55 reviews2018
    Dev: Insane Dreamers
    Windows

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    Dev: Moczan
    Windows
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    81% matchVery Positive88% of 212 reviews2021
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
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  26. #26 Solar 2
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 2,205 reviews2011
    Dev: Murudai
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Dev: PcZ Games
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    Windows

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    80% matchMostly Positive71% of 258 reviews2015
    Dev: Badland Development StudioPub: BadLand Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    78% matchMostly Positive76% of 68 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive86% of 511 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    74% matchVery Positive98% of 94 reviews2024
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

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    73% matchVery Positive95% of 2,219 reviews2024
    Dev: Abbey GamesPub: Firesquid
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,454 reviews2025
    Dev: STFGames
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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    73% matchVery Positive92% of 71 reviews2024
    Dev: NEOLAVIPub: indiegamesjapan
    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive90% of 210 reviews2015
    Dev: June StringsPub: junestrings
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    71% matchVery Positive90% of 389 reviews2024
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    74% matchVery Positive81% of 475 reviews2020
    Dev: Pavel Kudinov
    Windows

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    76% matchMixed68% of 122 reviews2016
    Dev: PanGuoJun
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    72% matchVery Positive90% of 1,278 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    73% matchVery Positive82% of 153 reviews2021
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    70% matchVery Positive94% of 569 reviews2025
    Dev: Working as Intended
    Windows

    Play god and create your own world in this complex simulation. Plate tectonics, wind and water erosion and plant life all develop and interact to produce a world that is viewable from a single tree to kilometres across.

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  46. #46 PolyPine
    70% matchVery Positive97% of 366 reviews2025
    Dev: Cloudberry PinePub: IndieArk
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    72% matchVery Positive87% of 94 reviews2019
    Dev: PowPit
    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive81% of 147 reviews2024
    Dev: Pixbits
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    Survive and evolve as an organism with this simulation game in which you will literally start as a single cell and manage and organize all its functions to a fully fledged system! Assemble, breathe, eat, fight threats, produce energy, grow, anything is possible!

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    68% matchVery Positive92% of 402 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

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    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 23,365 reviews2024
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    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%

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    68% matchVery Positive94% of 66 reviews2025
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    67% matchVery Positive93% of 713 reviews2025
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    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,285 reviews2021
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    66% matchVery Positive93% of 2,096 reviews2024
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    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

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    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,566 reviews2024
    Dev: stillalive studiosPub: Nacon
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    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Garden Life is a relaxing gardening game in which you create your dream garden in a peaceful, colourful world. Plant and add ornaments at your own pace, transforming an overgrown forgotten plot into a flourishing community garden.

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    71% matchMixed65% of 142 reviews2017
    Dev: PanGuoJun
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    A flower arrangement sandbox game. The shapes and colors are freely adjustable and there is a garden where you can build a house and put flowers in.

    Why similar: Idler 17.2%, Sandbox 15%, Surreal 12.9%, Life Sim 10.5%, Relaxing 9.8%

  59. #59 Happy Sheepies
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 534 reviews2024
    Dev: Berker Games
    Windows

    Happy Sheepies is a relaxing sheep farming game that includes some Crafting and Business Management elements with its simple Drag & Drop gameplay. Meet the needs of your sheepies, craft and sell your products, and grow your business!

    Why similar: God Game 29.5%, Colony Sim 20.6%, Sandbox 11.3%, Life Sim 9.4%, Management 8.4%

  60. #60 SPORE™
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 70,545 reviews2008
    Dev: Maxis™Pub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.

    Why similar: God Game 29.9%, Colony Sim 20.1%, Science 18%, Sandbox 10.4%, Space 7.7%

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