Among Ripples

Pond ecosystem sandbox where you balance creatures and water conditions

Eat Create Sleep · Released Jan 22, 2015

Reviews: Mixed; 69% of 1,589
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Nov 22, 2019
Minimum PC: 256 MB memory and Shader …; 1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Among Ripples?

Among Ripples is a free, single-player 2D simulation set in a small pond. You introduce fish and other creatures, adjust oxygen levels, and manage contamination to keep the ecosystem sustainable.

For you if...

+you enjoy slow experimentation at your own pace

Not for you if...

−you prefer fixed objectives over choosing your own goals

What players say

69% of 1,589 reviews are positive

Players praise the gentle music and watercolor visuals. Many find it too limited to sustain their interest, and some recent reviewers report glitchy or unresponsive controls.

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Among Ripples system requirements

Minimum: 256 MB memory and Shader …, 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows Vista SP1 or newer
Processor: 1.6 Ghz
Graphics: 256 MB graphics memory and Shader Model 2.0 compatible
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 250 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does Among Ripples have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Among Ripples run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

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

Does Among Ripples 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