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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!
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Frequently asked about The Sapling
- Does The Sapling run on Steam Deck?
- The Sapling is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does The Sapling cost?
- The Sapling is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to The Sapling?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Sapling are Ecosystem, Planetary Life, Thrive.
- Who developed The Sapling?
- The Sapling was developed by Wessel Stoop.
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