Osmos, the acclaimed cell-absorbing puzzle game, returns to Android! Previously removed due to playability issues stemming from outdated porting technology, it's back with a completely revamped port from developer Hemisphere Games.
Remember the unique physics-based gameplay? Absorb other microorganisms while avoiding becoming prey yourself! This deceptively simple yet challenging game, originally released in 2010, is now optimized for modern Android devices.
Hemisphere Games explains in a blog post that the initial Android port, developed with Apportable, became difficult to update after Apportable's closure. The game's removal from Google Play was a direct result of its incompatibility with current (64-bit) Android systems. This new version addresses these issues with a rebuilt port, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.
A Cellular Masterpiece
If our praise of the iOS and Android versions, or Osmos' numerous awards, aren't enough, the gameplay trailer above should seal the deal. Its innovative mechanics have, ironically through a process of osmosis, influenced countless subsequent games. Its pre-social media release is almost a missed opportunity; it would undoubtedly be a viral sensation on TikTok today.
Osmos feels like a nostalgic gem, well worth revisiting. It represents a time when mobile gaming felt limitless, a feeling many hope to recapture.
However, if Osmos isn't your cup of tea, there are plenty of other brain-bending puzzle games available. Explore our list of the top 25 best puzzle games for iOS and Android for more options.
