Evolution sim 'The Sapling': first look

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The Sapling is a short simulation game where you design your own plants and animals, and put them in a world together. Or you turn on random mutations, and see what evolution does to your ecosystem!
Website thesaplinggame.com/
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/99...
Itch: woseseltops.itch.io/thesapling
GameJolt: gamejolt.com/games/thesapling...
Kartridge: www.kartridge.com/games/Woses...

[@gamingcat6034]

3years later and this game is even better then it first looked.

[@TheSapling]

Haha yeah I hope so, I'm doing nothing but working on it ;)

[@Toastys00]

Found this through reddit. I think you're doing really well! Would definitely play this

[@Lordodragonss]

This sounds amazing :o Like BETTER SPORE!

[@HailNeatoBurrito]

This is really cool, I want to see more of this.

[@TheSapling]

Great, thanks! In that case you might be interested in the newsletter (see thesaplinggame.com ) or the Twitter channel ( twitter.com/thesaplinggame ).

[@lorddonqweetle]

@@TheSapling whats the twitter?

[@the_naacho097]

@@TheSapling wanted to make a proposal! I've been watching and your work is impeccable! I wish I could work with you on this project !!

[@TheSapling]

@@lorddonqweetle twitter.com/thesaplinggame :)

[@TheSapling]

@@the_naacho097 Thanks for the offer, but this is a solo project :)

[@GatesOfAvalon1]

In real life plants benefit more from having their fruits eaten so their seeds can spread, which is actually the whole point of having fruits. I bought the game and it is fun uwu

[@TheSapling]

Hey, fully agreed! At the moment, what looks like fruit is actually more like a seed.

[@storminmormin14]

I’m really excited to see what comes of this game.

[@GrimeyGut]

Interesting i like the concept i would definitely check it out

[@MrT_Rex]

It's a mix between Spore and Tyto Ecology

[@Weedlordking]

looks really cool dude hope youll make it into a full blown project by the way have you tried to speak with the guy who makes "Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution" if you guys collaborated you could make a sick game

[@TheSapling]

I have indeed contacted various developers. One Niche dev is particularly helpful :).

[@Weedlordking]

@@TheSapling when will a playable version be out ?

[@TheSapling]

@@Weedlordking December 12 - it's in the video :)

[@lorddonqweetle]

@@TheSapling will there be a new video on the release of the game?

[@TheSapling]

@@lorddonqweetle No, only a microtrailer, which is basically a summary of what you see above. But there are several videos of KZbinrs playing the game these days :) .

[@lorddonqweetle]

will the water ever be habitable for the animals and plants?

[@TheSapling]

I like the idea; if enough people are interested I will do updates, an underwater update could be one of them.

[@milkman1818]

@@TheSapling Aqua update hype

[@smil9083]

Will creatures be able to prey on each other?

[@TheSapling]

Yes they will, if you give them a carnivore mouth .

[@smil9083]

Wessel Stoop Yup, I’m sold Thank you for answering

[@lorddonqweetle]

what is the price for the game so far? on release

[@TheSapling]

Around €7

[@uiopgamer4647]

This is amazing

[@lorddonqweetle]

well i know what im getting :D SOOOOOO EXITED

[@FlyoutAerospace]

Imagine if this had neural networks

[@Inset_tomato]

There are instincts in the new food and fire update

[@milkman1818]

I’m hyped

[@francescavillanueva2413]

What device is it on now

[@lorddonqweetle]

will there be a workshop in steam?

[@TheSapling]

Not initially, but if it turns out people are interested in making new bodyparts I will make that happen.

[@kyvilfongkot6372]

Can you add colors in plants

[@dada_natureview]

by the looks of it your wish came true

[@yorj2949]

I was thinking about getting the game but Is it compatible with Mac Book?

[@TheSapling]

Hi YORJ, not at the moment unfortunately. Mac is the most requested platform, though, so if I ever decide to expand it will probably be my first choice.

[@talonortiz6004]

Hi

[@ianhogben3472]

You sir are good very good

[@unnamedfabi]

I bought the game...I litterally can't drag the fruit on the plant, it just doesn't work and there's no real reason this game would not work on my computer. What could be the problem? I'd hate to ask for a refound

[@unnamedfabi]

plus, the "ping" sound is driving me crazy

[@TheSapling]

Hi Valerio, sorry to hear you are having trouble with the game... I think I already answered you on the Steam forums, right?

[@The_Darke_Lorde]

People call this a better Spore, but I don't think so. Spore's definitely got a similar idea and visuals look similar, if a bit better in Spore (Not that I'm dissing The Sapling's visuals, it's amazing and you're one person, I'm not expecting freaking Elden Ring), but the fact that you don't play one creature and can't make any sapient, it's more of a Spore inspired fishbowl game

[@erlinacobrado7947]

Spore is not simulating evolution by natural selection, that is it's main problem. So there is really little mode of comparison to be made.

[@kaden6457]

Egg

[@arturzimplayerpro2573]

like 500

[@futureclubexampleturned1343]

Download this for free but I 'll subscribe, 😔