Thrive
Evolution simulation about adapting an alien cell to survive
Revolutionary Games Studio · Released Nov 26, 2021 · Early Access
CasualIndieSimulationEarly Access
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 92% of 1,756
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 100% of 31 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 11
- peak 24h 17
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 3 weeks ago
- Aug 30, 2026
What is Thrive?
In this single-player evolution simulation, you guide a microscopic organism on an alien planet, gathering resources to survive and reproduce. You change its cell parts in an editor between generations while other species evolve and compete with yours.
For you if...
- +you enjoy science-focused simulations and experimenting with feeding strategies
- +you like planning how a species adapts across generations
Not for you if...
- −you expect fully developed stages beyond microscopic life
- −you prefer simple choices without managing cellular energy
What players say
92% of 1,756 reviews are positive · 100% of 31 in the last 30 days
Players praise the detailed biology and the range of ways to build and sustain a cell. Common complaints include unclear guidance, repetitive resource gathering, and energy costs that can cause a newly adapted cell to starve.
Screenshots and trailer
Thrive system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-4570 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300U
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics 530
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 5 GB available space
- Notes
- OpenGL 3.0 capable GPU and drivers required
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel equivalent
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 970 or AMD equivalent
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 10 GB available space
- Notes
- Vulkan capable GPU and drivers recommended
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 12
- Steam features
- Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Playable
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Tags
- Simulation
- Science
- Sandbox
- Character Customization
- Education
- Procedural Generation
- Nature
- Tutorial
- Casual
- Artificial Intelligence
- 3D
- 2D
- Realistic
- Survival
- Family Friendly
- Top-Down
Recent updates
- Aug 30, 2026 · Devblog #53: The Birds and the Bees Update
- Mar 16, 2026 · Thrive Patch 1.0.1.1
- Nov 26, 2025 · Thrive Patch 0.9.1.1
- Nov 4, 2025 · Thrive Patch 0.9.0.1
- May 14, 2025 · Thrive Patch 0.8.2.1
1 DLC available.
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