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Thrive

Evolution simulation about adapting an alien cell to survive

Revolutionary Games Studio · Released Nov 26, 2021 · Early Access

CasualIndieSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 1,810
Recent reviews
Very Positive
88% of 27 in 30 days
Players
17
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 weeks ago
Oct 24, 2026
Minimum PC
HD 530
4 GB RAM · 5 GB disk
Full requirements

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 1,810 reviews are positive · 88% of 27 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.

Players over time

▼ -37% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 43 players on Oct 25, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

Thrive screenshot 1

Thrive system requirements

Minimum: HD 530, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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

Does Thrive have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Thrive run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
12
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Thrive use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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