Osmos Returns to Google Play with New Port

The acclaimed cell-absorbing puzzle game, Osmos, returns to Android! Previously removed due to playability issues stemming from outdated porting technology, it's back with a completely rebuilt version.

Remember the unique physics-based gameplay of Osmos? Absorb microorganisms, but avoid becoming prey yourself! This simple yet challenging concept made it an award-winning hit. Now, for the first time in years, it's optimized for modern Android devices.

Developer Hemisphere Games explains in a blog post that initial Android development relied on Apportable, a now-defunct porting company, hindering further updates. The game's removal from the Google Play Store was a direct result of its incompatibility with current (64-bit) Android systems. This new release offers a completely revamped port, resolving these issues.

Cellular Gameplay at its Finest

If our praise of Osmos' iOS and Android versions and its numerous awards aren't enough, the gameplay trailer above should seal the deal. Its innovative mechanics have, ironically through a process similar to osmosis, influenced countless subsequent games. Its pre-social media release is almost a missed opportunity; its captivating gameplay would undoubtedly be a TikTok sensation today.

Osmos feels like a nostalgic gem worth revisiting, a reminder of mobile gaming's limitless potential. While Osmos stands out aesthetically, there are many other excellent brain-teasing mobile games available. Explore our list of the top 25 best puzzle games for iOS and Android to discover more!