Games like Thrive
by Revolutionary Games Studio
Thrive is a third-person 3D sci-fi evolution simulation sandbox: evolving species, surviving environment and competing with species. SPORE™ and Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution play most like Thrive. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its sandbox, science and nature.
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Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution
Sep 28, 2018 · Quasar
Both: Sandbox · Science
Third-person 3D evolution simulator, realistic 3D graphics. Creating and tinkering with life, observing evolution, managing species survival.
SimulationSandboxEarly AccessGod GameScienceExperimentalIndieReal-Time with PauseSingleplayerRelaxing👍 972Gridworld
Dec 24, 2015 · DopplerFrog
Both: Sandbox · Artificial Intelligence · Science
2D artificial life and evolution simulator, pixel graphics. Watching evolution, world editing and adjusting simulation settings.
SimulationSandboxArtificial IntelligenceScienceProcedural GenerationManagementColony SimGod GameLevel EditorPixel Graphics👍 238Niche - a genetics survival game
Sep 21, 2017 · Stray Fawn Studio
Both: Nature · Education · Sandbox
Isometric 3D turn-based strategy survival simulation, stylized low poly. Breeding animals, managing genetics and surviving environmental threats.
Turn-Based StrategyAdventurePuzzleSingleplayerNatureTurn-BasedRPGEducationSandboxSurvival👍 4,356The Sapling
Dec 12, 2019 · Wessel Stoop
Both: Sandbox · Science · Nature
Third-person 3D sci-fi life simulation sandbox god game, low poly. Design plants, design animals and build ecosystems.
Life SimSandboxGod GameScienceNatureArtificial IntelligenceSimulationProcedural GenerationDinosaursAliens👍 1,933Planetary Life
Aug 15, 2025 · Sotenbox
Both: Sandbox · Science · Nature
First-person 3D sci-fi god game sandbox simulation, low poly stylized. Shaping planets, evolving creatures and managing ecosystems.
Early AccessGod GameSandboxSimulationScienceStrategyNatureEducationProcedural GenerationLife Sim👍 922