Evolution computer game

Evolution games are life simulation computer and video games in which the player takes control of the evolution of species, often having the objective of developing (simulated) sentience.

Example titles
*Eco
*E.V.O.: Search for Eden
*Evolution: The Game of Intelligent Life, by Crossover Technologies
*Seventh Cross Evolution by UFO Interactive
*SimEarth, by Maxis
*SimLife, by Maxis
*Spore, by Maxis