Evolution

Real-time evolution simulation with DNA-driven creatures competing to survive

Alex Williams · Published by Grubby Monster Games · Released Jun 6, 2016

Reviews: Mixed; 47% of 123
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 10 years ago; Jun 7, 2016
Minimum PC: 8800+; 1 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Evolution?

Evolution is a free, single-player simulation in which you help creatures find food, select which ones breed, and apply targeted mutations in a laboratory. Primordial Soup centers on largely independent populations, while Tidepool has your creatures compete against those evolved by other players. A separate scenario puts you in a miniature ship fighting a pathogen you created.

For you if...

+you enjoy experimenting without knowing what will survive

Not for you if...

−you want fast pacing and constant hands-on activity

What players say

47% of 123 reviews are positive

Players praise watching ecosystems develop and observing the results of their interventions. Complaints include unclear instructions and a lack of depth.

Screenshots and trailer

Evolution system requirements

Minimum: 8800+, 1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP+
Processor: 1.5 GHz+
Graphics: GeForce 8800+
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 100 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Evolution have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Evolution 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
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Evolution 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

Recent updates

Dec 19, 2015 · Update has been deployed (see the new ship in Outbreak)
Dec 19, 2015 · Update has been deployed (see the new ship in Outbreak)