Out now · Early Access

Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution

Developed by Quasar · Published by Quasar

Simulation
StatusOut now · Early Access ReleaseSep 28, 2018 Price$19.99 Steam reviews968

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$19.99
StatusOut now · Early Access
Early accessYes
Steam reviews968
Languages1

Overview

A simulation game by Quasar, published by Quasar — single-player. It is in Early Access.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Play with evolution! Species: ALRE is a scientifically-grounded, emergent simulation of natural selection. Creatures evolve and speciate in response to in-game mutation and selection forces, allowing you to experience and tinker with evolution in real-time.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 75% positive of 958
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players3
Player-voted tags:SimulationSandboxEarly AccessScienceGod GameExperimentalIndieReal-Time with PauseSingleplayerRelaxingManagementStrategy

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 Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows Vista or higher
  • Processor: 2 GHz processor
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 3.0

Supported languages (1)

English

Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution 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 Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution?

Steam classifies Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution as a Simulation game, developed by Quasar. Play with evolution! Species: ALRE is a scientifically-grounded, emergent simulation of natural selection. Creatures evolve and speciate in response to in-game mutation and selection forces, allowing you to experience and tinker with evolution in real-time.

How much does Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution at $19.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 28, 2018.

What platforms is Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution on?

Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution cost?

Steam lists it at $19.99.

Who made Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution?

Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution is developed by Quasar and published by Quasar.

Where to get Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution

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

View on Steam →

Listing details from Valve's public Steam store data · official site. Not affiliated with Valve/Steam, Quasar.