is a computer program that simulates life. It belongs to the emerging science of artificial life, which studies evolution and complex systems in general by simulation. is also a game, where players compete to create the fittest lifeform. Their efforts are the driving force behind the program.

When you start you will be presented with a close-up of the world map. You can see the creatures moving around and the environment changing as time passes. Use the right mouse button to access the menu.

/usr/share/games/matrem/

Location of item and map graphics. You can edit the map file in a graphical editor to change the initial layout of the simulated world.

When changing the resolution the menu bar may become invisible.

has been written by Mathijs Romans Aq m.w.j.romans@phys.uu.nl .

This manual page was written by Guus Sliepen Aq guus@sliepen.warande.net for the Debian GNU/Linux system.