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| Cell to Singularity | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Computer Lunch Games |
| Publisher | Computer Lunch |
| Platforms | Steam, Web Browser, Android, iOS |
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| Genres | Incremental, Educational |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Cell to Singularity (also known as Cell to Singularity: Evolution Never Ends), is an incremental game released by Computer Lunch in 2018. It utilizes idle game mechanics and teaches players about evolution, science and the humanities.[1]
Game mechanics
[edit]Cell to Singularity begins in the main simulation and features an artificial intelligence called Semblance, who requests that the player helps her with an experiment, which is the game.
The player starts with a view of a tech tree and can click or tap the screen (depending on the device) to generate a currency called entropy, which is used to purchase generators representing life forms or objects in the evolutionary pathway, or upgrade nodes that represent other evolutionary adaptations. Generators generate currency online or offline, while nodes can do nothing or increase the efficiency of a generator. This continues until the player unlocks a new type of currency called ideas and unlocks a new part of the tree dedicated to human civilization. The player can view the unlocked generators and objects in a 3D "garden".
After unlocking the Singularity, the simulation prestiges in the form of a simulation crash, and the Reality Engine is unlocked, where players can use a prestige currency called Metabits (generated from entropy) and Knowledge (from ideas that run off the simulation) to unlock nodes to increase speed, boost time, or unlock and upgrade Nanobots, which can provide a sort of temporary auto-click function. The player then starts again, but with much greater speed, or with boosts and enhancements, and can reboot the simulation as much as they like. The Main Simulation tree ends with the colonization and terraforming of Mars. Occasionally, speed boosts may become available, which allow the player to gain a slight increase of speed in the game, but it requires Darwinium or the watching of advertisements.
An update in November 9, 2020 added mammals to the game in the form of glitches in the simulation, which can be unlocked using Metabits. Other updates added the reptiles, added to the Main Simulation after some progress was made in the Mesozoic Valley. This game also has a premium currency, called Darwinium, named after Charles Darwin, and can be obtained via in-app purchases, points throughout the game, the news tab, or completing various achievements. It can also be acquired via the Darwinium synthesizer.
Exploration events
[edit]Cell to Singularity is still in active development, with updates releasing regularly. Beginning in early 2022, the first exploration event was added to the game. These "Exploration Events" are limited time events featuring miniature simulations about specific topics in science, technology, and the humanities. A leaderboard/friend system (Science points and the Neural Network respectively) has been added. There are currently 18 exploration events, which are:
| Name | Focus |
|---|---|
| Unfold the Universe | Development and launch of the James Webb Space Telescope |
| Fungus Among Us | Fungi (what it is, its role in nature, uses for humans, and diseases caused by it) |
| The Big Questions | Philosophy and its branches. |
| Life After Apocalypse | Five major mass extinctions over the history of the earth (and speculation over what might happen if humans died out in a mass extinction) |
| The Price of Trust | The history and future of money |
| A Coevolution Love Story | The history of the symbiotic relationship between bees, flowering plants and humans |
| Lurking in the Dark | Various layers of the ocean |
| A Journey of Serenity | The history and future of tea |
| Good Vibrations | Evolution of music |
| Anatomy of Life | Human anatomy |
| The Power of Images | Evolution of visual art |
| Threat of Infection | Various pathogens and the diseases they cause, as well efforts by the human immune system and various prophylaxis or treatments to stop or eliminate them |
| A Feline Journey | Evolution of the cat family, and domestication of house cats |
| Set in Stone | Various igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock types, as well as various crystals and gems |
| Face Your Fears | Various cryptids and urban folklore around the world (being the first mini exploration event, which can be completed faster) |
| Beautiful Complexity | Various concepts and branches of mathematics and their history |
| Mind Machines | The development, uses and dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) |
| Dairy Delights | Explores various kinds of cheese and how cheese is generally made |
Expansions (other simulations)
[edit]- Mesozoic Valley – Released in 2019, this expansion was presented as a large rock in the game, and players all around the world had to tap on the rock to crack it open. After 7 days, the rock revealed a fossil of a dinosaur and the Mesozoic Valley became available to play. This expansion is mainly about dinosaurs, with some examples of animals that lived alongside the dinosaurs in the Mesozoic Era. The game mechanics there work similarly to the main simulation, except the generators are manually activated at first until trait cards are unlocked. There are two trait cards per generator, each containing a fact about the dinosaur featured in the generator. The first trait card automates the generator, while the second one increases the payout.
- Beyond – The first phase of this astronomy-themed expansion was released in 2021, in the form of a nebula that players around the world had to tap to unlock. After 4 days, a black hole was revealed and the expansion became available to play. Beyond's game mechanics are similar to the Mesozoic Valley, but with a few differences. Starting with the Sun, the player progresses through the various planets, moons and other bodies that make up the Solar System, ending with Alpha Centauri. The second ongoing phase of this expansion takes the player to the reaches of the observable universe, featuring various astronomical objects in the Milky Way Galaxy and beyond. As of 2026, new episodes are still being released.
History
[edit]Cell to Singularity began development in 2017, inspired by Computer Lunch co-founder Andrew Garrahan’s love of nature documentaries.[2] Wanting to create a game about science and history, Garrahan saw the emergent popularity of the incremental game genre as a good fit for the more relaxed pace of a documentary. Garrahan was also inspired by James Burke’s “Connections” series for the BBC.
The game was initially released in early access on Android in 2018.[3] It was later also released in early access on iOS and Steam.[4] The game was officially released on iOS in August 2019,[5][6] and Android in April 2020.[7] Finally, it left Steam Early Access in November 2021.
Updates
[edit]| Version | Release Date | Name/Content |
|---|---|---|
| v0.86 | January 19, 2019 | Mars Garden and Mac Release |
| Beta 3.31 | December 24, 2019 | Mesozoic Valley Expansion |
| Beta 4.38 | March 3, 2020 | Gigantonosaurus Expansion |
| Beta 7.94 | March 1, 2021 | Making a Splash with Aquatic Animals |
| Beta 10.03 | November 3, 2021 | Welcome to the... Beyond |
| Beta 11.10 | February 17, 2022 | Welcome to the James Webb Telescope Exploration |
| Beta 13.53 | August 5, 2022 | Lots To Love In The Logit Store |
| Beta 20.70 | October 13, 2023 | The New Age Is Upon Us - Stone Age |
| Reality Reboot Early Access | November 21, 2025 | Reality Reboot |
Reception
[edit]Katherine Franklin of BigBossBattle.com called the game "a commendable delve into a fun representation of evolution on (and off) Earth."[8]
Early reviews praised the game’s atmosphere, with one from BlueMoonGames.com declaring, "The visual presentation makes the game feel like an interactive animated educational tutorial through the [historical] periods described..."[9]
Michael Zegar of GamePressure.com compared the game favorably to Spore, Cookie Clicker, and Plague Inc.[10]
The Beyond expansion, released in November 2021, also received positive reviews. Catherine Ng Dellosa of PocketGamer.com called it, "...a refreshing change of pace from the numerous mobile titles out in the market today."[11]
As of May 2025, the game has a 4.6 rating on the Google Play Store,[12] a 4.8 rating on the iOS App Store,[13] and a very positive review rating on Steam based on over 23,462 reviews.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Mohandas, Mithun (2021-03-19). "Cell to Singularity – Evolution Never Ends | Digit". digit.in. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- ^ "Click to Exist: A Chat with ComputerLunch about Cell to Singularity". TechRaptor. 20 November 2018. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- ^ "Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends gameplay details". JoyFreak. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- ^ "Cell to Singularity Evolving from Early Access - Hardcore Gamer". hardcoregamer.com. 2021-11-02. Archived from the original on 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- ^ "Cells to Singularity iOS Version Arrives August 29, Dinosaurs Coming Soon". TechRaptor. 11 August 2019. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- ^ "Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends - Cell to Singularity Coming to iOS August 29th! - Steam News". store.steampowered.com. 2019-08-23. Retrieved 2022-02-27.
- ^ "Cell to Singularity: Evolution Never Ends (2018) release dates". MobyGames. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- ^ "From Cell to Singularity and back again". Big Boss Battle (B3). 2019-02-13. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- ^ "Cell to Singularity | 2020 Review | Guides, Tips and Tricks". bluemoongame. Archived from the original on 2022-02-05. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- ^ "Free Clicker That Lets You Play God Gains Popularity". Gamepressure.com. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- ^ "Cell to Singularity: Beyond review - "Staring into space has never been this rewarding"". www.pocketgamer.com. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- ^ "Cell to Singularity: Evolution – Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
- ^ "Cell to Singularity: Evolution". Retrieved 2025-05-07.
- ^ "Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
