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Games like Cellings

Below are 11 hand-picked alternatives to Cellings for fans of action, strategy, indie, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Cellings also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, more from Struct9. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Cellings: Cellings is a creative sandbox game taking place in an abstract procedural world full of various species. Experience the full evolution of cells across 3 generations, compete with other species, and explore breathtaking worlds.

2021ActionStrategyIndieAdventureSimulationCasual7.99 USDWindowsby Struct9
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.

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    Dinosaur Simulator — Steam game cover

    Dinosaur Simulator

    Top pick for Cellings fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Cellings.

    Colonise a newly discovered planet with dinosaurs, give these creatures a new chance at life! More than 40 species of dinosaurs are waiting for you to bring them back to life after 66 million years!

    2023ActionStrategyIndie8.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Alpha Lyrae Discovery — Steam game cover

    Alpha Lyrae Discovery

    Second-strongest match for Cellings fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cellings.

    Alpha Lyrae (Vega) is the brightest star in the northern constellation of Lyra. You were sent to Alpha Lyrae system, and your first object is to discover and to transmit data back. The last and only message from the previous team: "It is a rich and soft planet. They are everywhere."

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation10.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Mars Attracts — Steam game cover

    Mars Attracts

    Third-strongest match for Cellings fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Cellings.

    Mars Attracts is a park management sim set in the iconic universe of Mars Attacks™. Play as the devious Martians as you construct detailed enclosures, manage staff, and most importantly - abduct and experiment on humans for the entertainment of your Martian guests!

    2025ActionStrategyAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    The Universim — Steam game cover

    The Universim

    Ranked #4 for Cellings fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cellings.

    Jump straight into managing your own planets as you guide a civilization through the ages. Build the ultimate empire in The Universim, a new breed of God Game in development by Crytivo.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Sapiens — Steam game cover

    Sapiens

    Ranked #5 for Cellings fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cellings.

    Create your own prehistoric civilization and lead your tribe in a world you shape. Start with nothing, build towns and industry, and advance through thousands of years of technological breakthroughs in this intimate yet expansive colony sim.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation24.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Fata Deum - The God Sim — Steam game cover

    Fata Deum - The God Sim

    Ranked #6 for Cellings fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Cellings.

    Inspired by the god games of old, Fata Deum lets you mold settlements and townsfolk in your image. Will you raise the settlements to splendor, or spur them on to violent debauchery and demons? Watch as a living world grows under your whims.

    2025StrategySimulationRPG29.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Astro Colony — Steam game cover

    Astro Colony

    Ranked #7 for Cellings fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Cellings.

    Explore endless Universe and create the most efficient constellation of colonies. Build conveyor systems to automate production. Take care of Astronauts and their needs! Establish new colonies as part of intergalactic simulation.

    2022ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    SPORE™ — Steam game cover

    SPORE™

    Ranked #8 for Cellings fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Cellings.

    Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.

    2008ActionStrategyAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗

More from Struct9

Other recommendable Steam games by Struct9, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

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    The Frontier Outskirts VR — Steam game cover

    The Frontier Outskirts VR

    Another title from Struct9, the studio behind Cellings. Shares Action and Indie with Cellings.

    Make your dreams come true. Become a true hero with special abilities and enjoy incredible futuristic battles on the ground or in the infinite universe. Master your skills to eliminate your enemies effectively and quickly. Futuristic battle simulator awaits you!

    2018ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
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    The God — Steam game cover

    The God

    Another title from Struct9, the studio behind Cellings. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cellings.

    Feel the power of god and create your dream world in a beautiful low-poly style. Share your creations with your friends and enjoy.

    2018IndieSimulationCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Astrotour VR — Steam game cover

    Astrotour VR

    Another title from Struct9, the studio behind Cellings. Shares Indie and Adventure with Cellings.

    Astrotour VR is an exploration, adventure game for Virtual Reality (HTC Vive, Oculus Touch & Quest). Experience full process to space, from astronaut registration to spaceship ride. Explore known but also unknown planets and receive as much information as possible!

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation5.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Cellings

How much does Cellings cost?
Cellings is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Cellings?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Cellings are Dinosaur Simulator, Alpha Lyrae Discovery, Mars Attracts.
Who developed Cellings?
Cellings was developed by Struct9.

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