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Impossible Creatures

Critic score3 critics
First release
Dec 29, 2002
Genres
Simulator, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Fantasy, Science fiction, Historical

Genetically-alter animals to create scientific marvels in "Impossible Creatures", the 2003 classic RTS. Taking place in a fictional 1930's setting, take down evil villains in the single player campaign or challenge other players online in multiplayer. Create combined creatures from a selection of stock animals' genetic samples. Many animals possess inherent abilities to add more strategic depth to the game. There is an extensive single-player campaign as well as online multiplayer functionality with different game modes, add-ons, custom maps, mods, and scenarios. On November 12th 2015 Impossible Creatures was released on Steam as Impossible Creatures: Steam Edition, by Nordic Games. The Steam version includes all patches and expansion packs released in the past, the IC Online servers reimplemented through Steam's cloud service and the game's modding SDK included in the package alongside the Mission Editor originally available within the game's files; potential Steam Workshop support is in the works. The Steam Edition is also optimized for modern computer systems and software.

Also known as IC.exe

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dec 29, 2002
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 28, 2003
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Where to buy
Keywords
ants, shark, horse, dolphin, wolf
… All 25, snake, bats, giraffe, user generated content, owl, zebra, rhinoceros, gorilla, rat, lion, bull, polar bear, melee, invisibility, hippopotamus, crow, chameleon, moose, porcupine, kangaroo

At a Glance

Critic Score
73

Overview

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Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 1,593 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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