Tyto Ecology (2016)

Developer: Immersed Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 436 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A hands-on ecology simulator where you calmly build and balance a biodome from scratch, learning through trial and error.

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What players say

Players love the concept and find it relaxing, but the game is unsupported and crashes for many, especially on startup.

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