Osmos, the acclaimed cell-absorbing puzzle game, is back on Android! Previously removed due to playability issues stemming from outdated porting technology, it's been resurrected by developer Hemisphere Games with a completely revamped port.
For those unfamiliar, Osmos is a unique, award-winning puzzle where you absorb other microorganisms while avoiding the same fate. Its simple yet engaging gameplay made it a hit, but Android users were left in the dark for years.
Now, this classic, first released in 2010, is available on Google Play with a brand-new, modern Android port. Experience the micro-organic battle royale like never before!
Hemisphere Games explains in a blog post that the initial Android version, developed with Apportable, became impossible to update after Apportable's closure. The game's removal from the store was a direct result of its incompatibility with current (64-bit) Android systems. This new release rectifies that issue with a completely rebuilt port.
A Cellular Masterpiece
If our praise of Osmos' iOS and Android versions, or its numerous awards, aren't enough, watch the gameplay trailer above. Osmos' innovative mechanics have, ironically through a process of osmosis, influenced countless other games. Its pre-social media release is a missed opportunity; it would undoubtedly be a TikTok sensation today.
Osmos feels like a nostalgic trip, a reminder of mobile gaming's boundless potential. While many excellent mobile puzzle games exist, few match Osmos' elegant design. For more brain-bending challenges, explore our top 25 best puzzle games for iOS and Android.
