Intelligent Design: An Evolutionary Sandbox (2017)

Developer

Pill Bug Interactive

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Indie, Simulation, Strategy

Rating

2.2 of 5, 149 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 1.1 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A meditative sandbox where you tinker with simulated genetics and watch an ecosystem unfold, with a playful sense of consequence for your experiments.

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What players say

Players appreciate the concept of genetic modification and ecosystem building, but many find the execution shallow, with a small map, confusing UI, and little explanation of mechanics. The game feels like an idle experience where you watch organisms die without feedback, and most reviewers say it runs out of novelty quickly.

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