SimulationFit check
Is Equilinox worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Nature simulation fans who want to build ecosystems rather than manage a human settlement
- Players interested in balancing species with different environmental needs
- Creative players who prefer open-ended ecosystem building over task-led progression
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a tightly directed campaign may find the open-ended sandbox mode less structured.
- Those who do not enjoy monitoring species needs may find ecosystem balancing repetitive.
- Players looking for a multiplayer ecosystem-building game may not find that play style here.
Our take on Equilinox
Rather than centering on a fixed campaign, Equilinox includes a sandbox mode for unrestricted ecosystem building and species modification. Its task-based progression is another option, with some tasks repeatable for diversity points.
What is Equilinox?
Equilinox is a nature simulation about creating and nurturing ecosystems of plants and animals.
Place species in the world: varied plants and trees improve the terrain for wildlife, while animals earn points that can buy in-game resources. Each species has its own life cycle, behaviors, and environmental needs, so ecosystems require balancing. Healthy animals live longer, breed more, and earn more points. Points can also be spent modifying species’ traits and behaviors or evolving wildlife to unlock more plants, trees, and creatures. Tasks provide rewards, and some can be repeated for a regular supply of diversity points. Sandbox mode allows unrestricted placement of plants and animals, alongside genetic modification.
How Equilinox plays
- 01Species requirements
- Plants and animals have distinct environmental needs, life cycles, and behaviors to account for when balancing an ecosystem.
- 02Species modification
- Points can be spent changing species traits and behaviors, or evolving wildlife to access additional plants and animals.
- 03Repeatable tasks
- Some tasks can be completed again to earn diversity points on a recurring basis.
- 04Sandbox building
- This mode allows free placement of plants and animals and genetic changes without the usual placement limit.
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Equilinox: platforms & release
Is Equilinox worth it?
It is worth it if: nature simulation fans who want to build ecosystems rather than manage a human settlement. Skip it if: players seeking a tightly directed campaign may find the open-ended sandbox mode less structured.
Where can I download Equilinox?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Equilinox's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Equilinox on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
