About SimEarth: The Living Planet
SimEarth: The Living Planet is a simulation where the player manages a world across an immense geological and biological timeline. The objective is to evolve life from simple beginnings into a spacefaring civilization.
Management involves a finite energy resource that is consumed by actions and must be restored. These actions range from terraforming, such as altering landmasses and triggering seismic events, to influencing biological development. The player contends with various planetary crises, including environmental degradation, conflict, and public health issues.