Ecosphere - a tiny ecosystem

Game made for the Sim Jam #01 - Ecosystems 

Step into "Ecosphere," where you become the guardian of a mesmerizing underwater world teeming with life.

Within a mystical glass sphere, you'll witness an intricate dance of survival and harmony, where every organism plays a role in the balance of nature. Your ecosystem boasts:

• Sun-loving algae that form the foundation of life, flourishing in daylight.
• Bioluminescent algae, casting a magical glow in the darkness, producing small amount of oxygen even during the darkest night.
• Vertical bottom-dwelling algae, the steadfast anchors of the environment.
• Bacteria, locked in a fierce competition for resources, hunting all species of algae.
• Anaerobic bacteria, resilient survivors in oxygen-deprived niches.
• Graceful amebas, big hunters that look for bacteria.

The world cycles between day and night every 60 seconds, transforming with the rhythm of time. By day, sunlight fuels photosynthesis, flooding the water with life-giving oxygen. By night, the bioluminescent algae enchant with their ethereal glow, while other species adapt to the darkness, showcasing their resilience.

As the curator of this microcosm, your decisions shape its fate. Introduce new life, observe the interactions, and witness evolution unfold. Every action holds the power to preserve harmony—or to disrupt the fragile balance.

Are you ready to guide this living, breathing world? The future of your "Ecosphere" awaits.

MECHANICS

Manage the food chain (algae --> Bacteria --> Ameba), keep all species alive by balancing their population, every time an organism reproduce, you get points to spend on spawning new species. Algae population produce O2, other species consume oxygen, and need it to survive.