Osmos Returns to Google Play with New Port

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 Previously removed due to playability issues stemming from outdated porting technology, it's been reborn with a completely revamped port by developer Hemisphere Games.

Remember the unique physics-based gameplay of Osmos? Absorb smaller organisms, evade larger ones—a simple yet captivating challenge. For years, Android users were unable to enjoy this award-winning title, but now, a brand-new port optimized for modern Android systems is available on Google Play.

In a recent blog post, Hemisphere Games revealed that the original Android version, developed with Apportable, became difficult to update after Apportable's closure. This resulted in Osmos' removal from the store due to incompatibility with current (64-bit) Android devices. The newly released version addresses this, offering a fully rebuilt and playable experience.

A Cellular Masterpiece

If our enthusiastic reviews of Osmos (on both iOS and Android) and its numerous awards haven't convinced you, check out the gameplay trailer. Osmos' 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 of boundless potential for mobile gaming, a feeling many hope to see again.

Of course, many excellent brain-teasing mobile games exist, even if they don't match Osmos' artistic beauty. Explore our list of the top 25 best puzzle games for iOS and Android if you need more convincing!