The Sapling Own CSF

The Sapling

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5.0/5 · 1 review

PC 443.6 MB 2019 Published on, 1 year ago Last Updated - 3 weeks ago (Version)

V 13.71

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Current Version V 13.71

Current Build 23265879

Latest Build 23265879

Last Steam Update May 16, 2026

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Whether you want a small flower that glows in the dark, black algae specialized for planets without a lot of sunlight, or a forest of giant trees covered in spikes, it's up to you. Want a brightly colored fish that drags itself onto land to hide its eggs in burrows? Or perhaps a land animal that gives birth to live young and quickly runs from flower to flower to drink nectar? Or what about a flying carnivore specialized for diving and catching its prey underwater?

Release Group / Own CSF Released / 2019 12 Dec, 2019 Publisher / Other Developers

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Genres Simulation Indie Open World Atmospheric Sandbox Science

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The Sapling Free Download - Game Review

While the simulation in this game can be deep and complex, it's introduced to the player step by step; it never becomes overwhelming. Each scenario tasks you to build an ecosystem that meets specific requirements, and introduces a small number of new concepts. The sandbox offers the same functionality as the scenarios (but, obviously, with everything unlocked), but also much more: play with the procedural planet generator to get the exact planet you want, whether it's a desert world, an underwater world, or whatever you come up with. It even allows you to define up to 8 seasons to spice that ecosystem up a little. While playing, you can continue to change things: the next ice age is always only a few clicks away. The Forest