A downloadable simulation for Windows

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What is Abstractia?

Abstractia is a symbolic cellular automaton where symbols evolve on a grid through endlessly unique, randomized rules. Patterns emerge, shift, and dissolve as you watch — or intervene.

 How to Play:

  • Press a letter key (A–Z) to select a symbol.

  • Click or drag on the grid to place symbols like a brush.

  • Spacebar pauses/unpauses the simulation.

  • Keys 1–4 adjust simulation speed.

  • Key 0 generates a new set of unique rules.

  • Key 5 toggles rule behavior (stable vs. chaotic). 
  • Key 7 randomizes the grid.

  • Key 8 clears the board to a blank state (A).

  • Key 9 toggles rule behavior (swallow vs. coexist).

  • Up Arrow toggles color mode. (Version 1.2)  ***FLASHING LIGHTS WARNING***

 Features:

  • Infinite symbolic evolution.

  • Procedurally generated rule sets — never the same twice.

  • 26 unique symbol types

  • Pause, paint, and observe how rules unfold.

Updated 19 days ago
Published 22 days ago
StatusReleased
PlatformsWindows
Rating
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
(2 total ratings)
AuthorDancing Dots
GenreSimulation
Tags2D, Abstract, Atmospheric, Casual, Experimental, Idle, Minimalist, Procedural Generation, Relaxing
Average sessionAbout a half-hour
InputsKeyboard, Mouse

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In order to download this simulation you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $0.80 USD. You will get access to the following files:

abstractia1.2.zip 248 MB
abstractia1.1.zip 248 MB
abstractia.zip 248 MB

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