Underplayed Gems

PHYSARUM: Slime Mold Simulator (2021)

PHYSARUM: Slime Mold Simulator cover
Developer
Ka Hin Yuen
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.5 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A calming, organic sandbox where you watch and tweak slime molds grow in real time.

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What players say

Players use it for live visuals, video synthesis, or as a trippy wallpaper. Some say the promo video is misleading and the effect is simpler than shown. One reviewer could not get it to work at all.

Screenshots

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