Games Like Microcosmum: survival of cells

A relaxing strategy game featuring unconventional gameplay. Your objectives include development, evolution, border expansion and protection of your hive.

Why similar: RTS 22.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, Strategy 14.4%, Sandbox 12.2%, Space 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel offers refined mechanics and expanded evolutionary depth while maintaining the original's signature atmospheric style.

Multicellular will take you back in time, to the dawn of life. Build your multicellular organism and combat hunger, the environment, darkness and other organisms. Everything in this new world can kill you, will you be able to survive?

Why similar: Sandbox 33.5%, Relaxing 21.4%, Cute 15.6%, Family Friendly 12.5%, Colorful 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing simulation that allows you to guide the evolution of life forms in a serene, biological setting.

Step into the amazing world of Sparkle – a surreal ocean, where life is thriving and conditions are perfect to make an evolutionary leap.

Why similar: Casual 55.8%, Action 44.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the evolution of a microscopic organism through a vibrant, aquatic world.

Enter the ambient world of Osmos: elegant, physics-based gameplay, dreamlike visuals, and a minimalist, electronic soundtrack. Your objective is to grow by absorbing other motes. Propel yourself by ejecting matter behind you. But be wise: ejecting matter also shrinks you. Relax - good things come to those who wait.

Why similar: Puzzle 32.1%, Relaxing 23.6%, Casual 13.9%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Space 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This physics-based game perfectly captures the fluid, consumption-driven gameplay of navigating a microscopic environment.

Build a space station. Command the tiny crew. Explore the galaxy. A meditative space strategy game.

Why similar: RTS 31.7%, Real Time Tactics 25.7%, Space 10.2%, Puzzle 9.6%, Relaxing 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, atmospheric strategy game that prioritizes efficient resource management and growth in a confined space.

Experience the celebrated strategy gameplay of Eufloria HD. Conquer asteroids in space and use their resources to grow floral creatures that do your bidding. Expand your empire and fight against several teams of AI opponents that all vie for the same resources and can offer fierce opposition.

Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, RTS 33.4%, Relaxing 25.5%, Casual 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, organic-themed RTS that shares the same meditative yet tactical feel as Microcosmum.

Step into the microscopic world of Mitos.is! Eat or be eaten—become the ultimate cell in a highly addictive multiplayer game. Diverse modes, daily tournaments, guilds, and gear await! The BEST game of 2015 is back!

Why similar: RTS 48.5%, Strategy 18.5%, Family Friendly 15.1%, 2D 11.2%, Casual 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The core mechanics of consuming smaller cells to grow larger are directly comparable to the gameplay loop of Microcosmum.

Crab God is an atmospheric underwater strategy game. Guide your Crabling colony through wild ocean depths, and defend the egg of the next Crab God.Restore and protect diverse coral reefs, making a difference in the real world as you progress in-game. Make waves, praise the claw!

Why similar: Underwater 44% ★, RTS 33.6%, Strategy 8.5%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Colorful 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This underwater god-game combines strategy and ecosystem management with a beautiful, aquatic aesthetic.

Play with squishy clusters of soap bubbles in this mesmerizing physics puzzle game. Winner of over a dozen indie gaming awards!

Why similar: Underwater 37.1% ★, Logic 12.5%, Puzzle 10.2%, Relaxing 9.8%, Cute 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle game that utilizes fluid, bubble-like mechanics to create a relaxing and satisfying experience.

The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.

Why similar: Idler 57.2%, Space 18.5%, Sandbox 11.6%, Casual 7.5%, Atmospheric 2%

Why You'll Like It: An engaging idler that tracks the progression of life from single-celled organisms to complex civilizations.

Control a pond's ecosystem; experiment with what you can do and see what happens. Among Ripples is a meditative ecosystem management simulator; you add different creatures to the pond and see how they interact.

Why similar: Underwater 41% ★, Sandbox 16.6%, Relaxing 11.6%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Family Friendly 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, ecosystem-focused simulation that emphasizes the balance of aquatic life.

Defend Your Life! Is tower defense set in human body where players are fighting against villain hordes of viruses and bacteria. Levels and units correspond to reality of human anatomy.

Why similar: RTS 28.5%, Real Time Tactics 20.2%, Top-Down 8.5%, Puzzle 8.5%, Strategy 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tower-defense game set within a biological context that requires strategic placement to survive.

The Sapling is a simulation game where you design your own plants, animals, algae and fungi, and put them in a world together. Or you turn on random mutations, and see what evolution does to your ecosystem!

Why similar: Sandbox 60.1%, Relaxing 19.5%, Atmospheric 14%, Casual 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This sandbox simulator focuses on the development and evolution of life, mirroring the biological themes of the seed game.

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.

Why similar: Sandbox 76.1%, Relaxing 15.1%, Strategy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep simulation that lets you observe and influence the biological evolution of creatures in a sandbox environment.

Prepare to take off, soldier! The galaxy needs your strategy! Prove your RTS expertise, explore an entire galaxy and defend it from a threatening invasion.

Why similar: RTS 30.7%, Real Time Tactics 20.8%, Space 10.5%, Tactical 10.3%, Cute 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This tactical RTS offers diverse alien units and strategic combat that appeals to fans of Microcosmum's unit management.

Hunt and eat other fish - simply, grow into larger beasts!

Why similar: Underwater 73.2% ★, Sandbox 8.9%, Action 4.2%, Colorful 3.3%, Realistic 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This survival game places you in an underwater environment where you must consume others to grow and evolve.

Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.

Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, Tactical 18.7%, Sandbox 11.8%, Realistic 9.3%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic simulation that challenges you to manage the spread and evolution of a biological entity.

Manipulate climate, add plants and evolve creatures in this planet and life sandbox simulation game. From cells to civilizations, spread life throughout the whole planet. Or just enjoy watching your creation burn!

Why similar: Sandbox 29%, Space 13.9%, Relaxing 13.8%, Strategy 11.8%, Cute 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A god-game sandbox that allows you to oversee the development of life on a planetary scale.

Mushroom Wars is a dynamic real-time strategy game, where smart strategy meets furious action in epic PvP and PvE battles.

Why similar: RTS 49.7%, Strategy 15%, Tactical 12.4%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced RTS that uses simple, cute units to control territory in a way that feels accessible yet strategic.

It's vacation time! Try your hand at managing a lush tropical resort!

Why similar: Underwater 22.8% ★, Cute 13.7%, Relaxing 12.3%, Casual 10%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy management simulation that shares the relaxing, 2D aesthetic found in many aquatic-themed games.

The unstoppable fluid enemy has returned and destroyed every world in its path! Defend against Creeper as it floods across the 3D terrain in this real time strategy game where the enemy is a fluid.

Why similar: RTS 32.2%, Real Time Tactics 25.4%, Space 13.3%, Top-Down 10.1%, Tactical 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This RTS features fluid-like terrain manipulation and growth mechanics that feel similar to the expansion of cell colonies.

In the coming decades, a huge breakthrough in nano-medical technology will bring a new light to cure terminally ill patients. As a nano-robot operator, you will be involved in a battle between nanobots and diseases!

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A direct exploration of the microscopic world that tasks you with surviving as a single-celled organism.

Aquarium Designer gives you an opportunity to create the aquarium of your dreams! Become a professional whose job is to design it, build it, and fill it with the various underwater wildlife! All types, all sizes - your creativity is your only limit!

Why similar: Underwater 38.4% ★, Idler 19.1%, Sandbox 10.1%, Realistic 9.4%, Relaxing 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing simulation that allows you to curate and manage aquatic environments with a focus on visual harmony.

Be a part of an adventurous journey in Cubots: The Origins. Explore and survive in beautiful, atmospheric environments!

Why similar: Logic 25.1%, Puzzle 20.1%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Family Friendly 17.1%, Strategy 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle game with a unique visual style that emphasizes exploration and logic.

Bio Inc.: Redemption is a realistic simulation and strategy game in which you make life or death decisions. Create a deadly illness to infect and torment your victim or play as the head of a medical team and hopefully find a cure to save your human patient. Will you be the plague or preserve humanity?

Why similar: RTS 43.8%, Sandbox 29.8%, Strategy 13.4%, Atmospheric 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A complex strategy game centered on managing biological systems and life-cycle progression.

A simulation game about the life story of a jellyfish. In this game, I will present the full life cycle of a jellyfish: from an egg to a hydra and finally, after a not very long journey it becomes an adult jellyfish. A work of interactive art to bring the most beautiful of sea creatures to your screen.

Why similar: Relaxing 26.7%, Atmospheric 25.6%, Action 24.2%, Casual 23.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that focuses on the graceful movement and survival of aquatic creatures.

Namako (Sea cucumbers) will save the Earth—NAMAKORIUM is a chaotic, cooperative multiplayer RTS game for up to four players. Command the “cleaners of the sea” —Namako left behind by humanity and work together to clean up the polluted oceans!

Why similar: Underwater 25.3% ★, RTS 20%, Real Time Tactics 18.1%, Strategy 6.7%, Relaxing 6.5%

Atmospheric underwater game for the whole family! Help the brave fish solve the mystery of the lights!

Why similar: Underwater 41.8% ★, Cute 10.8%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Relaxing 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A casual puzzle game that utilizes aquatic themes to provide a relaxing and accessible experience.

Green world simulator. Build good nature strategy. Save the World sandbox game.

Why similar: RTS 57.1%, Strategy 17.7%, Top-Down 16.9%, Casual 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused simulation that emphasizes environmental management and the preservation of biological life.

Shape a planet. Watch history unfold.

Why similar: RTS 34.9%, Sandbox 22%, Strategy 14.1%, Top-Down 9.3%, Family Friendly 5.9%

Machorium - Muscle Aquarium Simulator - is a relaxing idle and sandbox game where you can unwind and have fun. Use points generated by cute little decorative muscle men to unlock various items and create your ideal muscle aquarium, Machorium.

Why similar: Underwater 31.2% ★, Idler 24.2%, Sandbox 16.7%, Relaxing 7.1%, Realistic 6.3%

FLOW is an extremely short psychological horror adventure video game. Wake up in the shoes of Flo, a 19-year-old, and embark on an adventure into a strange and wonderful world. The more you investigate, the more you can learn about the truth behind the universe.

Why similar: Top-Down 48.8%, 2D 22.1%, Colorful 16.5%, Atmospheric 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, aquatic exploration game that focuses on the evolution and movement of simple organisms.

Watch the bottles quietly flowing down the river, listen to the pleasant sound of running water, throw small stones into the water, and discover the small animals living by the river... I believe you will definitely gain a wonderful mood.

Why similar: Underwater 32.1% ★, Idler 27.5%, Relaxing 10.7%, Top-Down 10.5%, Puzzle 7.2%

A resource management and collaboration game where you gather, build, and progress through a unique constellation-based upgrade system. Accessible, relaxing, and endless—perfect for playing with family or friends.

Why similar: Idler 20%, Real Time Tactics 19.3%, RTS 18.1%, Tactical 8.6%, Strategy 7.2%

A cozy incremental game where you play as a Kraken wielding abyssal powers to clean the ocean.

Why similar: Underwater 33.9% ★, Idler 28.9%, Relaxing 9.7%, Cute 9.4%, 2D 5.2%

Soup: The Game is a micro-strategy experience in which you wage war against opposing microorganisms. It features minimalistic, intuitive controls and great depth of unit interaction.

Why similar: Strategy 68.8%, Action 31.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky strategy and simulation game that experiments with organic-like growth and management mechanics.

The unstoppable alien force known as The Creeper has returned, devouring thousands of worlds in its path, and yours is next. Battle against the Creeper fluid in a groundbreaking pixel-level simulation to prove that humanity will rule the galaxy forever!

Why similar: RTS 30.7%, Real Time Tactics 21.7%, Sandbox 15.7%, Space 11.6%, Strategy 5.8%

Fantasy Aquarium offers an effortless way to enhance your gaming experience. You can nurture a diverse range of small fish with unique characteristics and construct a vibrant fantasy world from scratch, transforming mundane fish-keeping into an engaging pursuit.

Why similar: Idler 33.4%, Underwater 27% ★, Relaxing 12.9%, Cute 11.5%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Step into a cozy management journey as a Keeper and bring life back to a world quietly waiting to be healed. Craft the perfect biome for dozens of wonderful animal species and use your ingenuity to restore your planet, one ecosystem at a time.

Why similar: Relaxing 24.1%, Atmospheric 19.1%, Strategy 14.8%, Cute 12.7%, Colorful 10.6%

MIND MAZE - is a logical competitive game based on capturing of the playing field.

Why similar: RTS 33%, Space 14.9%, Tactical 10.5%, Relaxing 8.9%, Puzzle 7.9%

Immerse yourself in the ultimate relaxing aquarium experience. Watch fish glide gracefully through a serene, ever-changing tank—no setup, no stress, just pure tranquility. Enjoy soothing visuals and ambient ASMR sounds as your aquarium comes to life effortlessly. Your peaceful escape awaits!

Why similar: Underwater 43.5% ★, Idler 22.6%, Relaxing 9.7%, Colorful 5.1%, Realistic 5%

Collect food to evolve and fight for your life against enemy cells in this deep underwater, survivor-like, roguelite experience. Unlock parts to customize your character and become your own unique cell.

Why similar: Relaxing 23.4%, 2D 21.6%, Action 20%, Casual 19.2%, Family Friendly 15.9%

This is an idle game you can leave in the corner of your desktop. Watch at your leisure as an android girl researches microbes in a post-apocalyptic world.

Why similar: Idler 31.1%, Underwater 30.8% ★, Relaxing 11.6%, Atmospheric 10%, Cute 8.3%

Control the evolution with the touch of your finger. Can you grow the biggest Sparkle in the world?

Why similar: Relaxing 19.4%, Top-Down 18.4%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Colorful 12.2%, Casual 8.8%

Discover the 19th and 20th centuries with countryballs!

Why similar: Strategy 26%, Cute 25.2%, Colorful 18.4%, Atmospheric 17.6%, 2D 8.1%

The most realistic simulator of the life of a Russian person. Collect pension from birth, collect bottles to survive and become part of an exciting life-long story.

Why similar: Relaxing 18.6%, Strategy 18.6%, Atmospheric 17.9%, Family Friendly 15.7%, 2D 12.7%

Terra Nil is an intricate environmental strategy game about transforming a barren wasteland into a thriving, balanced ecosystem. Bring life back to a lifeless world by purifying soil, cleaning oceans, planting trees, and reintroducing wildlife, then leave without a trace.

Why similar: Relaxing 20.6%, Puzzle 17.4%, Strategy 16.6%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Family Friendly 9.3%

Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!

Why similar: Underwater 46.8% ★, Sandbox 15%, Relaxing 11%, Cute 9.9%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Build your island around a fragile lighthouse in this Gloomy tile-placement strategy game. Balance growth, economy, and defense - because when night falls, THEY will rise from the depths.

Why similar: RTS 33.4%, Sandbox 14.4%, Logic 10.5%, Relaxing 9.3%, Strategy 8.6%

Can You Make a Whale?It's a delightful game where you connect cute sea creatures to make them grow bigger.Single Player and Multiplayer Modes!There are both a single-player mode and a multiplayer mode for competing with friends and rivals from around the world.

Why similar: Underwater 35.8% ★, Puzzle 17%, Strategy 11.4%, Cute 9.1%, Tactical 6.4%

An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!

Why similar: Puzzle 21.2%, Family Friendly 17.5%, Cute 15.7%, Relaxing 15%, Atmospheric 12.8%

Land Above Sea Below is an atmospheric building strategy and puzzle game where you have to build your island from tiles in order to raise its height as much as possible, to avoid it getting flooded by the constantly rising sea level.

Why similar: Sandbox 21%, Logic 17.5%, Relaxing 12.6%, Puzzle 12.6%, Strategy 10.3%

The underwater world of Aquafish is waiting for you, build a beautiful aquarium buy winning coins in the classic tile-matching puzzle game mode!

Why similar: Strategy 27.5%, Puzzle 21.7%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Casual 13%, Action 13%

Lazy Galaxy is a mix between RTS and idle/clicker game. Lead an evil (albeit lazy) alien race to conquer the universe!

Why similar: Idler 43.5%, RTS 18%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Strategy 9.9%, Space 9.5%

Explore the miniature universe filled with Eastern mythology, forgotten folk tales and surprising historical events in this puzzle adventure game. Step into real artworks, reveal mysteries by solving unique puzzles, and be the hero of the miniature folk.

Why similar: Relaxing 20.6%, Puzzle 20.6%, Family Friendly 16.3%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Colorful 12.4%

A cozy, chaotic idle-incremental clicker about growing a civilisation of tiny creatures called Pibbles in a giant tree, set in a post-human world.

Why similar: Idler 45.9%, Strategy 9.5%, Colorful 9.3%, Cute 9%, Relaxing 8%

A colorful but challenging blend of classic RTS and tower defense. Build, expand, research, and defend your alien colony as you race to construct a teleportation device and escape a dying star.

Why similar: RTS 45.1%, Top-Down 14.8%, Cute 11.6%, Strategy 10.4%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Take a deep breath and dive right into this cozy incremental game about a senior turtle trying to start a business selling jellyfish. Upgrade your equipment, explore biomes, and help your turtly village!

Why similar: Idler 41.3%, Relaxing 15.9%, Cute 9.9%, Strategy 8.2%, Colorful 7.7%

A Cosmic twist on a Suika-style game with space gravity. Help our little friend Sputnik on his journey to become the Sun.

Why similar: Puzzle 14.7%, Logic 13.6%, Space 13.3%, Strategy 12.3%, Tactical 12.1%

Make the planet beautiful!

Why similar: Sandbox 50.2%, Relaxing 18%, Cute 17.8%, Casual 5.9%, Colorful 4.1%