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Games like Atoms and Time

If Atoms and Time is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Sapling, Ecosystem Architect and IDLE Animal Anatomy — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Atoms and Time: Survive, evolve, and adapt in a rapidly changing world. Survive the test of time, and become an integral part of your world's biosphere. Or play God and build a full ecosystem in seconds.

2023SimulationRPG0.99 USDWindowsby Brain Ranch Games
Atoms and Time — Steam game cover

Players who liked Atoms and Time also play

Steam players who put hours into Atoms and Time 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. The Sapling

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Atoms and Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    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!

    2019SimulationEarly Access17.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ecosystem Architect

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Atoms and Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    In Ecosystem Architect, build the ecosystem of your dreams and let your imagination run wild. With a vast selection of foliage, animals, and prehistoric creatures, mix-and-match to your heart's content and watch your environment come to life as they interact in an in-depth simulation.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  3. IDLE Animal Anatomy

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Atoms and Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    A colorful clicker simulator where you can yourself grow a living creature cell by cell! Watch how organs, bones and skin are growing! Feel like a real scientist by becoming a pet creator!

    2024SimulationCasual11.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Creatura

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Atoms and Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    Seed, Breed, Create. From single cell organisms to complex ecosystems. Evolve every part of your own unique aquarium / terrarium by applying scientifically accurate principles of natural and artificial selection, in Creatura - ultimate Virtual Evolution Vivarium Simulator.

    2021IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Ecosystem

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Atoms and Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    Create virtual lifeforms whose development is shaped by a deep simulation of evolution. Guide them as they fight, mate, and adapt to the environment you have built. All the creatures in the trailer evolved on their own in the game!

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Nature & Life - Drunk On Nectar

    WHY THIS

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

    Play as Animals, Live in Nature! Multiple game modes include Realistic Lifecycles, Survival, Sandbox, Fantasy and Exploration. Unique gameplay for each species! Currently featuring Monarch Butterfly, Praying Mantis, Jumping Spider and other iconic creatures. Mammals, Birds, Reptiles coming soon!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Gridworld

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Atoms and Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    Gridworld is an artificial life and evolution simulator. Watch creatures evolve through natural selection as they learn to find food, avoid danger, and compete with other creatures for survival.

    2015IndieSimulation1.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Planetary Life

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Atoms and Time fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    Manipulate climate, add plants and evolve creatures in this planet and life sandbox simulation game. From cells to civilizations, spread life throughout the whole planet. Or just enjoy watching your creation burn!

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Atoms and Time at current Steam store prices.

  1. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Atoms and Time on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Shotgun Legend

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Atoms and Time on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Atoms and Time.

    Eugene must battle aliens and the undead in search of a truck rim, as it seems to be his ticket home.

    2018ActionIndieRPG0.49 USDSteam ↗
  3. aMAZE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Atoms and Time on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    aMaze is a straight-forward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze.

    2017StrategyIndieAdventure0.55 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. aMAZE Classic

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Atoms and Time on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    aMAZE Classic is a straightforward and surprisingly - difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze with abstraction art and calm soundtrack.

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure0.55 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Swaying Girl

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~45% under Atoms and Time on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Atoms and Time.

    这是一个交互性小说的游戏,包含多个独立的小故事。画面精美,操作简单。

    2020RPGCasual0.54 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. International Space Banana

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Atoms and Time on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    SPIN. BOUNCE. STRUGGLE... In Space, nobody can hear you rage.

    2021IndieSimulationCasual0.49 USDSteam ↗
  7. Gachi Heroes 2: Flexboll

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Atoms and Time on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    Everyone knows who the real king of Flex and today he is ready to teach you. Plunge into an incredible adventure, meet different characters from the universe "gachimuchi" and find out how deep you are ready to go. However, there is one problem...

    2019ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. aMAZE Dark Times

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Atoms and Time on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    aMAZE Dark Times is a straightforward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze with cool soundtrack and timer!

    2017StrategyIndieAdventure0.55 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Moonring

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Atoms and Time.

    A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

    2023RPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Die in the Dungeon: Origins

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Atoms and Time.

    Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!

    2023StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. South Scrimshaw, Part One

    WHY THIS

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

    South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary.

    2023IndieCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Sims™ 4

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.

    2020AdventureSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Limbus Company

    WHY THIS

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

    As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.

    2023FreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Supermarket Together

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Atoms and Time.

    The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!

    2024IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Atoms and Time

How much does Atoms and Time cost?
Atoms and Time is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Atoms and Time?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Atoms and Time are The Sapling, Ecosystem Architect, IDLE Animal Anatomy.
Who developed Atoms and Time?
Atoms and Time was developed by Brain Ranch Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Atoms and Time.

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