The Sapling
Developed by Wessel Stoop · Published by Wessel Stoop
At a glance
Overview
A simulation game by Wessel Stoop, published by Wessel Stoop — single-player. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 The Sapling.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: A processor with SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities.
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 150 MB available space
Recommended
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
Supported languages (1)
The Sapling 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 The Sapling?
Steam classifies The Sapling as a Simulation game, developed by Wessel Stoop. 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!
How much does The Sapling cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Sapling at $17.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Sapling single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Sapling: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Sapling on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Sapling for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Sapling out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 12, 2019.
What platforms is The Sapling on?
The Sapling is listed for Windows, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Sapling single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Sapling cost?
Steam lists it at $17.99.
Does The Sapling have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 5 achievements for The Sapling.
Who made The Sapling?
The Sapling is developed by Wessel Stoop and published by Wessel Stoop.
Where to get The Sapling
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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