It looks like you're asking about – specifically the PC download (free) for version v0.32b .
Would you like a direct link to the official Steam page or the Itch.io legacy archive (if still up)? Growing Thing-s Up PC Download gratis -v0.32b-
Here’s an interesting, factual breakdown of what this game is, why that version number matters, and where you stand legally/safely. "Growing Things Up" is a sandbox life simulation / pet-raising indie game (often compared to Spore 's creature stage meets a virtual ant farm). You nurture a blob-like organism through various "ages" – from a single cell to a complex creature – by feeding it, exposing it to environmental mutations, and influencing its evolution. It looks like you're asking about – specifically
If you just want to try the game for free , look for the "Growing Things Up: Prologue" – a separate free demo on Steam that contains the first 30 minutes of gameplay. "Growing Things Up" is a sandbox life simulation
It's an interesting historical curiosity , but the current paid version is objectively better (more stable, more content, native controller support). Final Interesting Angle – The "Lost Beta" Effect v0.32b became sought-after because the developer quietly removed all free builds after launching on Steam. This created a "lost media" vibe – fans trade the old .exe in Discord servers like a rare artifact. Some speedrunners even prefer v0.32b because a glitch lets you skip the second evolution phase.
For announcements of prebuilt binaries for Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows, head over to the E-Maculation Forums.
Other prepackaged versions of Basilisk II that I am aware of:
Really old versions for legacy systems:
To download the current version of the repository via Git:
$ git clone https://github.com/cebix/macemu.git
After downloading and setting up the repository you can, for example, try to compile the Unix version of Basilisk II:
$ cd macemu/BasiliskII/src/Unix $ ./autogen.sh $ make