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Build your biome! With an empty biodome as your canvas, add plants and animals from three different ecosystems. Observe interactions like hunting, blooming, and even decomposing! Will your biodome last for decades, or will it experience a total ecosystem collapse? You’re in control!

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 76% — of 434 reviews
Released: 2016-04-14
Developer: Immersed Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    93% matchVery Positive92% of 2,999 reviews2018
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    89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,846 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 16.8 hrsMean: 88.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    89% matchMixed59% of 522 reviews2014
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    Windows
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    Windows

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  38. #38 Among Ripples
    76% matchMixed68% of 1,446 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 18%

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    73% matchVery Positive92% of 1,599 reviews2021
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