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Games like From atom to modern

If From atom to modern is your kind of game, the closest matches are Mining Factory, Mining Copper and Idle Factory — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its educational content hooks players, atmospheric and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About From atom to modern: From the manufacture of monoatomic hydrogen, helium, lithium, beryllium, boron, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine and neon, to the creation of the earth, from apes to Homo erectus, to nuclear weapons, rockets, to artificial intelligence, to exploring the universe.

2022StrategyIndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDWindowsby Yamate
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Players who liked From atom to modern also play

Steam players who put hours into From atom to modern also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Mining Factory

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with From atom to modern.

    Top pick for From atom to modern fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with From atom to modern.

    Can mine, can fight, and has sisters, collecting more than 30 types of ore such as iron ore, copper ore, manganese ore, chrome ore, vanadium ore, titanium ore, etc. Team up to break through the 100th floor

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Mining Copper

    WHY THIS

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

    Collect copper ore and pass through various smelting equipment to produce copper plates.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Idle Factory

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a challenging mood with From atom to modern.

    Third-strongest match for From atom to modern fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with From atom to modern.

    Idle can also build your industrial empire.

    2022IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. 修炼成仙

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management with From atom to modern.

    Ranked #4 for From atom to modern fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with From atom to modern.

    《修炼成仙》是一款极简主义的文字挂机游戏。创建人物,踏上仙途,自动战斗,获取战利品,修炼功法,装备法宝,一步一步登上仙途,获得永生轮回。游戏永无止境,无需焦虑通关限制,即开即挂,随缘随心,修炼成仙。

    2023IndieSimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Military Incremental Complex

    WHY THIS

    Shares automation, resource management and a contemplative mood with From atom to modern.

    Ranked #5 for From atom to modern fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with From atom to modern.

    Make weapons, make money. An active incremental game where you amass as much money as you can by starting a Military Industrial Complex company. Produce multiple different weapons, research upgrades, manipulate the stock market, and lobby the government for favors.

    2025StrategySimulation7.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Factory Town Idle

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for From atom to modern fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with From atom to modern.

    An entire town builder experience packed into a living spreadsheet. Build housing, assign workers, then craft and sell a huge variety of items to level up your town and expand your civilization across the world!

    2024IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. xiuzhen idle

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for From atom to modern fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with From atom to modern.

    This is a xiuzhen simulation placement game! From the refining of qi, building the foundation to the ascension of the celestial realm, crossed into the divine realm. (The game has been updated with the english mod, but you will need to select the "english" beta in the properties option to update it)

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation4.79 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. 闲置神话

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management with From atom to modern.

    Ranked #8 for From atom to modern fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with From atom to modern.

    挂爆电费,休闲摸鱼,偷懒耍滑!现代修真为皮;刷宝养成为骨;擦边玩梗为神。宅度与中二度突破天际,在游戏库内随时出击杀掉那些无聊的时间。其将为放置游戏中最离谱的奇葩;其名为 闲 置 神 话 !

    2024StrategyIndieRPG2.39 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below From atom to modern at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under From atom to modern on Steam right now. Shares Indie with From atom to modern.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under From atom to modern on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with From atom to modern.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under From atom to modern on Steam right now. Shares Indie with From atom to modern.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under From atom to modern on Steam right now. Shares Casual with From atom to modern.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under From atom to modern on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with From atom to modern.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under From atom to modern on Steam right now. Shares Casual with From atom to modern.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under From atom to modern on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with From atom to modern.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under From atom to modern on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with From atom to modern.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with From atom to modern.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with From atom to modern.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with From atom to modern.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with From atom to modern.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with From atom to modern.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with From atom to modern.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with From atom to modern.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Yamate

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

  1. 邪神大陆(Evil God Land)

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Yamate, the studio behind From atom to modern. Shares Indie with From atom to modern.

    Abundant weapon skill system, open 3D fantasy world, clear game goals RPG defensive game, guarding the crystal and exploring the upgrade of monsters

    2021IndieAdventureRPG6.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Peach Territory

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Yamate, the studio behind From atom to modern. Shares Indie and Simulation with From atom to modern.

    Xiao Xuan entered the peach blossom realm, fell in love with a girl, practiced and defeated the devil Nearly a thousand pictures of beautiful women, all kinds of clothes, very beautiful. Very tempting

    2022IndieSimulation8.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Fantasy Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Yamate, the studio behind From atom to modern. Shares Strategy and Casual with From atom to modern.

    A hero placement type tower defense game, you can hang up to generate fragments, fight monsters to earn money, and upgrade cards

    2022StrategyCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Art Girl 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Yamate, the studio behind From atom to modern. Shares Strategy and Indie with From atom to modern.

    2d card game, customize skills through cards, brush monsters, brush money, brush equipment games, there are some beautiful pictures of girls

    2023StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Mining Copper

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Yamate, the studio behind From atom to modern. Shares Strategy and Indie with From atom to modern.

    Collect copper ore and pass through various smelting equipment to produce copper plates.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation3.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Mining Factory

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with From atom to modern.

    Another title from Yamate, the studio behind From atom to modern. Shares Strategy and Indie with From atom to modern.

    Can mine, can fight, and has sisters, collecting more than 30 types of ore such as iron ore, copper ore, manganese ore, chrome ore, vanadium ore, titanium ore, etc. Team up to break through the 100th floor

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Idle interstellar Factory 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Yamate, the studio behind From atom to modern. Shares Strategy and Indie with From atom to modern.

    This is a factory game based on text and 2d drag and drop. You need to complete the process from mining resources to the final interstellar resource mining and transportation. You will continue to unlock new technologies and experience many unexpected challenges along the way.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Alien Planet Survival

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Yamate, the studio behind From atom to modern. Shares Strategy and Indie with From atom to modern.

    You drift in space, land on a random planet, collect materials, survive, develop civilization technology, conquer more planets, idle automation factory game

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation7.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about From atom to modern

How much does From atom to modern cost?
From atom to modern is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to From atom to modern?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside From atom to modern are Mining Factory, Mining Copper, Idle Factory.
Who developed From atom to modern?
From atom to modern was developed by Yamate.

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