Thrive
Available on 1 of 5 cloud gaming services

Thrive

Revolutionary Games StudioSimulationCasualIndie2021
92%
Very Positive2K Steam reviews

You can play Thrive in the cloud on GeForce NOW. You play on your PC, phone, tablet or TV with nothing to download. You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you; it does not sell it.

You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you.

Where to play Thrive in the cloud

Everything you need to start it, and the best stream quality it can send. On GeForce NOW it is an Install-to-Play title. The service installs it on your session's cloud storage when you start it. This takes a few minutes and needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.

GeForce NOWPaid plan requiredInstall-to-Play
You need your own copy, bought on SteamBest qualityUp to 5K · 120 fps
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Thrive in pictures

Screenshots and the trailer. Click one to see it full size.

Where to buy Thrive for cloud play

GeForce NOW and Boosteroid do not sell games: you play the copy you already own. If you do not have Thrive yet, buy it from one of these stores. It then works in the cloud on any device. Prices are shown for your country.

Thrive on GeForce NOW

Compare the plans

Your GeForce NOW plan decides how good Thrive looks, how long one session lasts, and whether you wait for a machine. These limits are the same for every game on GeForce NOW.

NVIDIA sells GeForce NOW itself here, in US dollars.

FREE$0
Can play Thrive
No
Resolution
1080p
Frame rate
60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS
—
HDR & ultrawide
—
Graphics card
Basic, shared
Max session length
1 hour
Hours included
Unlimited, with a queue
PERFORMANCE$9.99/mo
Can play Thrive
Yes
Resolution
Up to 1440p
Frame rate
60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS
RTX ON
HDR & ultrawide
Ultrawide
Graphics card
RTX-class, dedicated
Max session length
6 hours
Hours included
100 a month
ULTIMATE$19.99/mo
Can play Thrive
Yes
Resolution
Up to 5K
Frame rate
120 fps · 360 fps at 1080p
Ray tracing & DLSS
RTX ON · DLSS 4 · Reflex
HDR & ultrawide
HDR · ultrawide
Graphics card
RTX 5080-class
Max session length
8 hours
Hours included
100 a month
Thrive needs a paid plan. The free plan cannot start it.Performance and Ultimate include 100 hours of play a month. Past that, extra 15-hour blocks cost $2.99 (Performance) or $5.99 (Ultimate).

About Thrive

Who made it, when it came out, and how it plays. The same on each service.

DEVELOPER
Revolutionary Games Studio
RELEASE DATE
Nov 26, 2021
GENRES
Simulation, Casual, Indie
GAME MODES
Single-player
CONTROLLER SUPPORT
None. Keyboard and mouse only

Get notified about Thrive

One email when Thrive arrives on a new cloud service, or leaves one. Nothing else, no newsletter.

Thrive cloud gaming FAQ

Can you play Thrive in the cloud?+

Yes. Thrive is on 1 cloud gaming service: GeForce NOW. You play it on a PC, phone, tablet or TV. You download and install nothing.

Is Thrive on GeForce NOW?+

Yes. Thrive is on GeForce NOW. You must own the game on Steam. GeForce NOW then runs your copy on its servers. It is an Install-to-Play title: GeForce NOW installs it for you each time you start it, which takes a few minutes. Install-to-Play needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.

Is Thrive on Boosteroid?+

No. Thrive is not on Boosteroid now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Is Thrive on PlayStation Plus?+

No. Thrive is not on PlayStation Plus now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Is Thrive on Xbox Cloud Gaming?+

No. Thrive is not on Xbox Cloud Gaming now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Is Thrive on Amazon Luna?+

No. Thrive is not on Amazon Luna now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Do I need to buy Thrive to play it in the cloud?+

Yes. GeForce NOW only runs games you own. Buy Thrive from a supported store first. You pay for the cloud service separately.

Can you play Thrive in the cloud for free?+

No. Thrive is an Install-to-Play title on GeForce NOW, and Install-to-Play needs the Performance or Ultimate plan. The free plan cannot start it.

Can I play Thrive with a controller?+

No. Thrive has no controller support. It needs a keyboard and mouse, so play it on a laptop or desktop.

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