Vivling
A virtual creature nurturing game where you raise a small, one-of-a-kind creature across life stages, biomes, and generations. It never truly ends, it only deepens.
Every Vivling is procedurally generated, so no two players ever raise the same creature. Feed it, clean it, play with it, and watch it grow from egg to elder. When its life ends, its traits carry on to the next generation, building a lineage and history unique to you.
Design Pillars
The ideas the whole game is built on
The creature is the UI
No stat bars on screen. A hungry Vivling shrinks and droops. A happy one bounces. Its appearance tells you everything you need to know.
No fear of leaving
Tuck your Vivling into Deep Sleep and walk away guilt-free. The sleep system removes the core anxiety of virtual pet games while still rewarding an active, natural rhythm.
Infinite by accumulation
Each generation inherits traits, appearance, and legacy from the last. Your Codex fills with the story of every Vivling you have ever raised.
Worlds to grow into
From a quiet meadow to desert, arctic, jungle, and beyond. New biomes, actions, and depth unlock gradually as you and your Vivling earn them.
Playful, not punishing
Tactile mini-games like The Toss, The Scrub, The Chase, and The Hold reward care with bonuses. No fail states where it matters, no dominant strategies.
Apple-native throughout
Built entirely with Swift and Apple frameworks, no third-party engines. Designed for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro from day one.
Made to Fit Your Life
A game you live alongside, not a game that demands your day
Quick check-in
Pop in, feed and care for your Vivling, and get on with your day.
Daily play
Mini-games, deeper bonding, and bonus rewards once or twice a day.
Long nesting
Explore biomes, browse your Codex, and plan your lineage when you feel like sinking in.
Curious About Vivling?
Vivling is in active development. If you'd like updates, want to help test, or just want to say the creature looks cute, drop me a note.
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