Games Like Strange Seed

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 53.5% ★, Funny 10.1%, Exploration 9.5%, Simulation 8.5%, Cute 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive evolution sandbox that allows you to design creatures and guide them through stages of biological development.

Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.9%, Exploration 14.8%, Cute 11.5%, Colorful 4.8%, Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania where you explore a strange world by transforming into the various creatures you collect.

CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origins, stalking and consuming those that imprisoned you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 82.2%, Action 6.8%, Singleplayer 5.1%, Adventure 4.7%, Cute 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a blob-like protagonist that grows and evolves new abilities while navigating a metroidvania-style environment.

A sci-fi puzzle-platformer of cataclysmic proportions! Evolve from a tiny captive into a world-eating giant. Use your mutant blob powers to devour the pathetic humans and all of civilization!

Why similar: Funny 24.8%, Exploration 24.2%, Cartoony 19.5%, Colorful 9.5%, Singleplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a growing blob that consumes everything in its path to evolve and overcome obstacles.

You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Exploration 18.5%, Souls-like 15.2%, Cute 10.4%, Simulation 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an intense, ecosystem-focused survival experience where you must navigate a harsh world as a small, vulnerable creature.

You are a lowly egg cell on a journey through a swollen sea of strange and humanoid fish. Prey on smaller life and growing larger and stronger to perhaps someday be born.

Why similar: Nature 33.8%, Exploration 26.6%, Cute 20%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique game about evolving through consumption as you navigate a surreal underwater world.

A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment.

Why similar: Funny 27.1%, Cute 24.9%, Simulation 21.5%, Colorful 10.8%, 3D 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D pet simulation focused on genetic mutation and the bizarre evolutionary paths your creatures can take.

Vilmonic is an artificial life simulator and genetics and evolution sandbox game. Protect and breed unique pixel-art life forms where pixels and color have meaning. Craft tools and buildings and change the environment. Find ancient tech and fend off haywire zombitons. Craft Farm Breed Evolve!

Why similar: God Game 39% ★, Creature Collector 19.1%, Nature 16.7%, Character Customization 9.9%, Simulation 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An artificial life simulation where you can influence the evolution of creatures in a sandbox world.

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.

Why similar: God Game 37.4% ★, Creature Collector 24.2%, Nature 16%, Simulation 8.9%, Cute 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A scientific simulation game that lets you design and evolve your own species within a sandbox environment.

Survive your evolution in Neogene Africa starting 10 million years ago. Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a third-person open world survival game where you Explore, Expand, and Evolve to advance your clan to the next generation in the exciting new adventure from Panache Digital Games.

Why similar: Nature 24.8%, Exploration 16.4%, Third Person 15.7%, Simulation 11%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep evolutionary survival game where you guide a lineage of primates through millions of years of development.

Catch mysterious living snacks and feed them to your friends in this unusual island adventure!

Why similar: Creature Collector 51.4%, Exploration 11.8%, Cute 11.6%, Cartoony 9.8%, Colorful 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A creature-collection game where the creatures you consume physically transform your own body.

To survive, you must guide your species through a constantly changing world. Compete with strange creatures for food and territory, and find your niche through careful evolutionary choices. The real question is not if you can survive, but for how long.

Why similar: Character Customization 23.5%, Nature 21.7%, Third Person 15.6%, Exploration 12.2%, Cute 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A survival game centered on evolving your species to thrive in a dynamic, procedurally generated ecosystem.

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.8%, Exploration 13.6%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, RPG 8.9%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and movement, sharing the nature-themed aesthetic of Strange Seed.

Control a tiny ball of grey goo with the ability to eat anything smaller than itself. The more it eats, the bigger it gets! Soon you'll be able to eat the entire planet!

Why similar: Funny 34.6%, Simulation 20.6%, Cute 19.1%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic growth-based game where you play as a small organism that eats to grow larger and consume bigger targets.

Grow arms and legs to transform into a snake, spider, butterfly, or fifty-legged horror - anything you can imagine. Control your creations in a fumblecore dash to solve each puzzle. Learn to swing through the trees, climb sheer cliffs, or even fly.

Why similar: Nature 33.9%, Character Customization 27.6%, Simulation 15.3%, Cute 14.8%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the physics of creature movement and building, allowing you to evolve your form to solve puzzles.

Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.

Why similar: Nature 25.2%, Third Person 18%, Exploration 14.7%, Simulation 13.1%, Cute 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the nurturing and growth of nature, providing a more relaxing take on the life-simulation genre.

As a player, you become Sacabambaspis and live each day with your fellow Sacabambaspis, growing and evolving by swimming in the sea and eating plankton. Progress through the story with your companions in Sacabambaspis, and see what happens in the end.

Why similar: Character Customization 18.6%, PvE 15.7%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Third Person 12.2%, Exploration 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A creature-focused exploration game that captures the niche, prehistoric feel of Strange Seed.

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: Nature 28.8%, Exploration 13.9%, Simulation 13.9%, Funny 13.1%, Action-Adventure 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing simulation game that explores the growth and survival of microscopic life forms.

Embark on a lifetime of adventure in a beautiful world of creativity and intrigue. Raise a family, customise your farm, run a business, craft items, and battle some marvellously malevolent monsters.

Why similar: Exploration 27.3%, Funny 26.4%, RPG 23.5%, Simulation 17.5%, Adventure 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A life-simulation game with deep nature and crafting mechanics that capture the charm of a living world.

An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain.

Why similar: Third Person 19.7%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, RPG 12.8%, Nature 12%, Simulation 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure where the environment and creatures evolve and adapt based on your actions.

From stardust to cosmic sovereign! In this unique space game, evolve by devouring everything. Grow from a tiny rock into a massive galaxy. Each swallow brings growth, each evolution brings victory. Unlock the universe's ultimate secrets!

Why similar: RPG 32.7%, Third Person 22.1%, Exploration 20.3%, 3D 11.8%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines space exploration with evolutionary mechanics to create a unique progression system.

Evolution concludes in this expressive platformer. Movement is your power, transformation is your gift. Discover sites and evolve as you explore an organic underworld open-world, Earth looming in the distance...

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Third Person 14.9%, Exploration 12.5%, 3D 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that leans into the theme of rapid biological and mechanical evolution.

You're a tiny pill-bug in a big world! Roll, zip, and slam your way through the gorgeous landscapes of the Australian bush, unite your fellow bugs, and fight back the greedy Fire Ant Conglomerate!

Why similar: Character Customization 17.7%, Nature 17.5%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Third Person 10.1%, Funny 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer that features a unique creature protagonist and fast-paced exploration.

Take Your Creature From Zero To Galactic HeroGet out of your starship and turn your Spore creatures into legendary Space Captains. For the first time, beam down with your allies to take on action-packed, planetside adventures. Complete quests, collect rewards, and even create your own missions.

Why similar: God Game 39.7% ★, Simulation 18.4%, Exploration 13.1%, Funny 6.6%, Character Customization 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Expands the evolution sandbox of the base game into a broader space-faring adventure.

You're a little crow trying to prove herself to the world. Make new animal friends, poop on unsuspecting hoomans, and steal all the shiny trinkets! Each level is a little sandbox full of fun items to discover and puzzles to solve, while leaving a bit of chaos behind. Why? Just caws!

Why similar: Nature 14.3%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Simulation 11%, Exploration 10.6%, Cartoony 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A nature-based simulation that lets you explore the world from the perspective of a bird.

Hatch, evolve, and upgrade powerful space creatures in this action-packed sci-fi 3rd person shooter that reinvents the monster taming genre!

Why similar: Creature Collector 36.8%, PvE 14%, Third Person 10.6%, Character Customization 9.2%, RPG 8.6%

Raise, nurture, and breed adorable slimes in a relaxing adventure where each slime is unique! Mix traits to create new slime companions and explore endless islands filled with secrets and surprises. Your perfect slime squad is waiting for you. How far can you take them?

Why similar: Creature Collector 41.6%, Character Customization 26.1%, PvE 16%, Cute 12.9%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A creature-collector that allows for character customization and evolution within a cute, slime-themed setting.

The Animal Evolution Roguelite. Hunt, Flee, Scavenge and Thrive in a living ecosystem. Choose from 125+ Evolutions and Specialisations for unique creature combinations in every run. Adapt to survive the natural curve in order to beat carcinisation... or get Darwin'd trying!

Why similar: Nature 29.1%, Character Customization 27%, Exploration 12.9%, Simulation 11.7%, Cute 11.6%

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: God Game 76.2% ★, Simulation 21.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pure simulation of natural selection that allows you to watch species evolve over generations.

Grow a dinosaur from hatchling to full-grown adult, then take it anywhere — solo or into 150-player servers, with everything you've earned carried over. 67+ playable species, from land to sea to sky.

Why similar: Nature 23.4%, Character Customization 19.6%, Third Person 12.7%, RPG 10.5%, PvE 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused game that puts you in the shoes of a dinosaur navigating a prehistoric world.

Cactus Simulator is a game in which you can become a cactus.

Why similar: Souls-like 21.9%, Third Person 16.9%, Simulation 16.7%, Funny 14.3%, Cute 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky nature simulation that offers a unique perspective on life as a plant in a dangerous world.

A juicy first-person incremental game about growing berries and tossing them down an ominous hole. Earn money and upgrades. Make new friends with sentient berry pals. Grow and control the hole as you unearth why nobody leaves this accursed garden. Bury it all, Berry everything.

Why similar: Creature Collector 48.2%, 3D 18%, Cute 15.3%, Colorful 8.8%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Create your own creatures to explore online worlds with friends and collect new parts to upgrade your stats and abilities! Complete quests, battle enemies, challenge friends to minigames, or just have fun roleplaying — the possibilities are endless when your imagination is the limit!

Why similar: God Game 37.2% ★, Creature Collector 20.1%, Character Customization 12.7%, Third Person 5.9%, Simulation 5.7%

The main characters of modern games can be very different. Brave knights, brilliant scientists or superheroes saving entire worlds. This game offers you a more unusual experience. Here you can become a Birch.

Why similar: Nature 25.9%, Third Person 14.5%, Simulation 11.3%, Character Customization 11.2%, Exploration 8.6%

Play as different fish, devour opponents in the ruthless underwater world of survival of the fittest, and evolve your abilities.

Why similar: Souls-like 28.5%, Action-Adventure 22.1%, Third Person 19.5%, Character Customization 11.2%, 3D 10.9%

A challenging adventure game with RPG-elements. Be a bug, fight other critters with swords and magic, collect powerful items such as pencils and teaspoons, meet cool characters, and up your fashion game on a journey to brew a special tea!

Why similar: Souls-like 18%, Nature 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Third Person 9.1%, RPG 9%

Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.

Why similar: Character Customization 38.7%, Cute 23.2%, Funny 16.7%, Singleplayer 6.7%, Colorful 6.1%

Evolve your creature to survive Yggsdrasil! You are a newborn blob at the base of the divine tree. Collect legs, arms, tails, wings and other parts, then combine them in your own body to become the optimal creature!

Why similar: Cute 37.5%, Cartoony 33.5%, Adventure 17.7%, Singleplayer 11.3%

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: God Game 54.3% ★, Nature 19.3%, Simulation 8.4%, Funny 6.9%, Cute 6.1%

"Start with an Egg" is a Shan Hai Jingthemed sandbox adventure game. Begin as a beast egg, and through devouring, mating, and exploration, evolve into the ultimate divine beast ruling a mythical open world.

Why similar: Creature Collector 36.9%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Exploration 13.2%, RPG 11.1%, Third Person 9.4%

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

Why similar: Simulation 49.8%, Funny 15.1%, Action 9.3%, Cute 7.1%, Colorful 6.7%

Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.

Why similar: Third Person 22.9%, Exploration 21.5%, Action-Adventure 19.3%, Cute 15.8%, Colorful 8.2%

Rip through hostile alien worlds, harvest mutant body parts mid-combat, and adapt faster than your enemies. Every alien you harvest gives you new body parts with unique powers, like triple-jump legs, turret-dropping torsos, grenade-launching turkey heads. Steal, swap, survive.

Why similar: Character Customization 29.3%, PvE 24.4%, Funny 19.8%, Cartoony 14.7%, Colorful 7.3%

Grow the TerraBeast you live on from a tiny patch of land into a whimsical world! In this fully hand-sculpted, playful systemic sandbox, you'll explore vibrant biomes, farm, craft, build, and befriend the wild OddFauna to create a thriving ecosystem.

Why similar: Creature Collector 45.8%, Nature 30.5%, Exploration 12.8%, Cute 11%

A fictional universe sandbox/exploration game. 🪐☄️✨ Shape your own solar system by terraforming planets. Find new species and make beautiful ecosystems . . . or breed destruction with volcanos, lightning storms and wildfires!

Why similar: God Game 39.2% ★, Creature Collector 22%, Nature 7.6%, Simulation 7.1%, Exploration 6.8%

DinoSystem is a top-down ecosystem and survival simulation. Shape a prehistoric island as a god, or survive inside it as a human while animals, weather, water, terrain and your own body change over time.

Why similar: God Game 50% ★, Nature 15.6%, Character Customization 12.3%, Simulation 11%, Exploration 8.1%

All Goblin is a surreal third person experience containing jumping puzzles, interconnected world design and a semi-automatic slingshot. All Goblin is an ever expanding Goblin Game, it contains the necessary components for a Goblin related experience.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Third Person 12.4%, Souls-like 10.4%, Character Customization 8.5%

A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Creature Collector 27.1%, Nature 12.2%, Exploration 10.2%, Cute 6.2%

An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe.

Why similar: God Game 55% ★, Nature 12.5%, Simulation 12.3%, Exploration 11.5%, Colorful 4.2%

You play as Aldro, a cute slime lost in an unexplored world full of magic and mystery. Explore procedurally generated levels full of strange creatures and resources unique to the area. Cultivate anywhere you choose and gather resources to build and defend your civilization from the dangers outside.

Why similar: Adventure 82.3%, Singleplayer 17.7%

Transform a desolate sky island into a vibrant sanctuary. Using your enchanted crook, cultivate your garden, befriend quirky creatures, build a home, and unlock secrets along the way. Each choice adds a personal touch to your unique Skystead Ranch!

Why similar: Creature Collector 50%, Third Person 20.3%, RPG 15.5%, 3D 9.7%, Adventure 4.5%

Enter the world of ATLYSS, a Singleplayer/Online RPG where you can fight with or against friends in a surreal world filled with creatures beyond comprehension. Customize and progress your character(s), complete quests, and discover strange locations.

Why similar: Character Customization 34.1%, RPG 17.6%, Cute 16.1%, PvE 13.6%, 3D 8%

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: Character Customization 40.5%, Nature 22.8%, PvE 20.8%, Action 8.2%, Singleplayer 7.7%

Ready to become a mad scientist? Synthesize, evolve, and command an army of unique creatures in your own lab. Manage your laboratory, master genetic essences, and dominate the battle arena in this deep creature collection simulator!

Why similar: Creature Collector 53.5%, Simulation 15.6%, Cute 12.3%, 3D 8.7%, Colorful 6.5%

Welcome to Dinotica! Stomp into a mysterious and dangerous world filled with action, adventure, and companionship! Together, you'll fight, build, farm, and more as you work toward creating a unique home that is truly your own.

Why similar: Creature Collector 47.2%, RPG 21%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Cute 9.4%, Simulation 6.8%

Creature Keeper is an action-adventure RPG where you Befriend Creatures and fight alongside them in real time. Explore a mysterious world and uncover the truth behind a strange sickness spreading across the land. Power up your team, fill out your Bestiary, and embark on your journey of destiny!

Why similar: Creature Collector 38.9%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 12.5%, Cute 11.1%, RPG 10.1%

Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.

Why similar: Creature Collector 40.3%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Exploration 13.3%, Cartoony 8.7%, Cute 8.5%

Add horror and humor to your universe. Make grotesque beasts or cuddly critters, then watch them do the robot, zombie walk, break dance and more! Includes over 100 new items. 60 New parts 48 New paint options 24 New animations

Why similar: God Game 50.5% ★, Simulation 16.9%, Character Customization 10.5%, Funny 9%, Cute 5.9%

Enter the world of Mutter Island as Sylvie, a newfound witch with the ability to grow magical Critters. Restore the island, welcome the unwelcome, and uncover the mystery of Sylvie's past!

Why similar: Creature Collector 33.3%, Exploration 10.9%, RPG 10.6%, Cartoony 10%, Cute 9.7%

The pinnacle of alien evolution, Maw is a cowardly fat blob concerned mostly with snacking and lounging. He can, however, absorb the traits of anything he eats, is virtually indestructible, and can grow to unlimited size. If he wasn't a danger to all life in the universe, he'd make the perfect pet.

Why similar: Cute 54.3%, Action 29.7%, Adventure 15.9%