✓ Fits the life sandbox games cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual
≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and procedural generation, while skipping shooter
In Among Ripples you are presented to a soothing and meditative experience where you can experiment at your leisure. As the caretaker of a small pond you decide which creatures should be introduced into the ecosystem, and what species will thrive.
Where it drifts furthest from Broke Protocol: visuals and game mode.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Broke Protocol.
It predates Broke Protocol by 9 years, with what that implies technically.