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February 24, 2026

Anlife: what does an unusual evolution simulator have to say about AI?

We explore the strange food-obsessed world of a new game whose tech was once called ‘an insult to life itself’ by Hayao Miyazaki, the film-maker behind Spirited Away

Anlife: what does an unusual evolution simulator have to say about AI?

TL;DR

  • Anlife is an evolution simulator on Steam featuring AI-driven creatures.
  • The game's creators were previously criticized by Hayao Miyazaki for their AI animation technology.
  • Anlife's gameplay involves placing creatures in an environment and observing their AI-driven movement and evolution.
  • The visual and audio style of the game is described as soothing and reminiscent of early 2000s aesthetics.
  • The game's simplicity and focus on minor variations lead to a potential 'oatmeal problem,' where changes are not always significant.
  • Anlife is intended to be a game that is 'about AI,' highlighting its capacity for otherness.

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