The game is available for purchase on platforms like Steam and itch.io. Note that while "free downloads" of the full version are often found on third-party sites, the official game is a paid title that supports the solo indie developer. The Sapling on Steam
Developed by Wessel Stoop , is an evolution simulator inspired by games like Spore . It allows you to: The Sapling Free Download (v9.25)
: Turn on random mutations in Sandbox Mode to watch species adapt, outcompete one another, or go extinct. The game is available for purchase on platforms
: Added a body size tooltip to the plant editor and larger hitboxes for question mark tooltips in the animal editor for better accessibility. It allows you to: : Turn on random
: Later levels are now less frustrating as the game unlocks more than just primitive body parts, marked with a darker circle in the editor. Performance Optimizations :
: Manually trigger ice ages or global warming to see how your creations survive environmental shifts.
The primary helpful feature introduced in is the "make feet touch the ground automatically" button. This tool simplifies animal creation by instantly aligning an organism's limbs with the terrain, preventing unnatural floating or clipping during the design process. Key Features and Updates in v9.25