The Universim is a Simulation, Strategy game from Crytivo with a 80% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Crytivo
- Release year
- 2024
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $14.99
- Review signal
- 80% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 64 bit or Higher Processor: 2.6 Ghz – 4 Cores Mid Range CPU or Higher Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 780/880M/960/1050Ti/1660/2060 or AMD R9 290 / RX 570. Intel Graphics not supported. Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: Duh!
- Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 64 bit or Higher Processor: 6 or 8+ Physical cores CPU @ 3.5GHz+ Memory: 32 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 980/1070/2070/3060 or RX Vega 64/5700/6800 or better Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: Duh!
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: MacOS 10.X or higher. Game is not compatible with M1 Macs Processor: 2.6 Ghz – 4 Cores Mid Range CPU or Higher Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 780/880M/960/1050Ti/1660/2060 or AMD R9 290 / RX 570. Intel Graphics not supported. Storage: 20 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS: MacOS 10.X or higher. Game is not compatible with M1 Macs. Processor: 6 or 8+ Physical cores CPU @ 3.5GHz+ Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 980/1070/2070/3060 or RX Vega 64/5700/6800 or better Storage: 20 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: TBA
- Recommended
- OS: TBA
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Universim is worth a closer look if you want management, replayable, exploration, and automation.
Best for players who want management, replayable, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
automation
Play styleThe fun is in making systems run by themselves.
farming
Play styleFarming, crops, or harvesting are part of the appeal.
Why it fits
Best for players who want management, replayable progression, and exploration in a weird single-player game. Simulation and Strategy blend Management-focused play Replayable structure Exploration and automation Windows, macOS, and Linux support
Who might skip it
You dislike technical roughness You want a very polished experience You do not enjoy management-heavy games