Earth Simulator

Planet-building god game linking climate, ecosystems, and human history

Gamesforfarm, Ilya873 · Published by Gamesforfarm · Released Aug 20, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 119
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 65 in 30 days
Players: 28; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 days ago; Oct 22, 2026
Minimum PC: HD 512MB; 1 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Earth Simulator?

In this single-player sandbox simulation, you shape a planet from above or explore it at ground level. You raise land, populate it with animals and people, and alter winds and ocean currents as civilizations advance from the Stone Age to the Space Age. You can also become an inhabitant, working, trading, fighting, or joining wars.

For you if...

+you enjoy relaxed experimentation that can turn chaotic
+you prefer emergent events to a fixed storyline

Not for you if...

−you want multiplayer cooperation or competition

What players say

90% of 119 reviews are positive · 96% of 65 in the last 30 days

Players praise the detailed civilization simulation and the variety of scenarios. Some ask for more direct control over countries and governments.

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Earth Simulator system requirements

Minimum: HD 512MB, 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or Greater
Processor: 2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 512MB
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Earth Simulator have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Earth Simulator 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
Achievements: 32
Steam features: Workshop, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Russian, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Vietnamese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Czech, Japanese.

Does Earth Simulator use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Artificial intelligence was used to write the code for the required game mechanics, generate textures and models, and create sounds

The statement mentions: ArtMusic & soundCode

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