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Raise and train a troupe of cuddly virtual life creatures that live on a Space Station. Because they have neural network brains, Norns can be taught right from wrong, but because they also have their own, individual personalities, they may not always do what you want.

2021SimulationFree To PlayCasualFree to playWindowsby Creature Labs
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Frequently asked about Creatures Docking Station

Is Creatures Docking Station free to play?
Yes — Creatures Docking Station is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to Creatures Docking Station?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Creatures Docking Station are Creatures: The Albian Years, Wobbledogs, The Sapling.
Who developed Creatures Docking Station?
Creatures Docking Station was developed by Creature Labs and published by Gameware Europe, Critter Consortium.

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