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Birthdays the Beginning

Developed by Arc System Works, TOYBOX Inc. · Published by NIS America, Inc.

Simulation
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 9, 2017 Price$7.99 Steam reviews892

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$7.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews892
Languages9
Achievements43
DLC4

Overview

A simulation game by Arc System Works, TOYBOX Inc., published by NIS America, Inc. — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The origins of the world are yours to decide in this engaging and open-ended builder experience! Shape the geography, control the temperature, and give rise to diverse lifeforms. Witness the birth of an entirely new ecosystem, made with your very own hands!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 63% positive of 939
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players3
Player-voted tags:SimulationGod GameSandboxDinosaursSingleplayerCuteFamily FriendlyCreature CollectorCasual

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Birthdays the Beginning.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 10/8.1/7 64-bit
  • Processor: Core i3 (Sandy Bridge)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 750
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 10/8.1/7 64-bit
  • Processor: Core i5 (Sandy Bridge)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 950
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible

Supported languages (9)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapaneseKoreanSimplified ChineseTraditional Chinese

Birthdays the Beginning FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Birthdays the Beginning?

Steam classifies Birthdays the Beginning as a Simulation game, developed by Arc System Works, TOYBOX Inc.. The origins of the world are yours to decide in this engaging and open-ended builder experience! Shape the geography, control the temperature, and give rise to diverse lifeforms. Witness the birth of an entirely new ecosystem, made with your very own hands!

How much does Birthdays the Beginning cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Birthdays the Beginning at $7.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Birthdays the Beginning single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Birthdays the Beginning: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Birthdays the Beginning on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Birthdays the Beginning for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Birthdays the Beginning out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 9, 2017.

What platforms is Birthdays the Beginning on?

Birthdays the Beginning is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Birthdays the Beginning single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Birthdays the Beginning cost?

Steam lists it at $7.99.

Does Birthdays the Beginning have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 43 achievements for Birthdays the Beginning.

Who made Birthdays the Beginning?

Birthdays the Beginning is developed by Arc System Works, TOYBOX Inc. and published by NIS America, Inc..

Where to get Birthdays the Beginning

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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