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Unleash Cellular Chaos in 3D Life: A VR Cellular Automata Sandbox

Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of 3D Life, a unique VR-only cellular automata game where simple rules give birth to complex and evolving patterns. Witness the beauty of emergent behavior as cells live, die, and interact based on the number of their neighbors. Explore the depths of mathematical space and discover the endless possibilities that arise from a handful of core principles.

Control the very fabric of existence with powerful tools. Manipulate time with a virtual stopwatch, start, stop, and adjust the speed of cellular evolution to observe intricate details. Use the "flashlight" to seed your world with life in fascinating ways – from random distributions that encourage spontaneous spaceship creation, to frozen cells waiting to be awakened by the algorithm. Unleash pre-designed spaceships, self-propelled cellular patterns that traverse the virtual landscape and repeat their journey after a set number of generations. 3D Life puts the fate of countless digital organisms in your hands.

This cellular automata simulation is designed exclusively for SteamVR-compatible headsets and motion controllers, offering an unparalleled level of immersion and interaction. Prepare for a truly captivating and thought-provoking experience.

Key Features

• 14 Unique Rule Sets: Each rule set generates its own distinctive patterns and behavior, offering endless replayability.
• 23 Pre-Designed Spaceships: Discover and unleash a variety of self-propelled cellular patterns.
• Massive Scale: Simulate populations with over 20 million cells, witnessing the grandeur of emergent behavior.
• Time Control: Start, stop, and adjust the speed of the simulation to fine-tune your observations.
• Large Play Area: Supports play areas up to 8 x 8 meters (26 sq. ft.) for expansive cellular simulations.

Three Ways to Create Life

Seed your cellular universe using three distinct generation modes:

• Random Symmetric Generation: Creates cell distributions that are symmetric on one axis, which increases the likelihood of emergent spaceship creation.
• Frozen Cell Generation: Create dormant cells that remain inactive until discovered by the simulation's algorithm.
• Spaceship Generation: Instantly introduce complex, self-replicating spaceship patterns into your simulation.

Photosensitivity Warning

Warning: This cellular automata simulation contains rapid, flashing patterns that may not be suitable for individuals with photosensitive epilepsy.

Acknowledgements

Original Life algorithm by John Conway.

Cellular spaceships from the published work of Carter Bays.

Game music from The Suite Acoustic by Matthew Lister.

Trailer music by Christopher Wolff.