Osmos is back on Google Play with a brand-new port after a brief absence

Osmos, the acclaimed cell-absorbing puzzle game, returns to Android! Previously removed due to compatibility issues hindering updates, developer Hemisphere Games has relaunched it with a completely rebuilt port.

Remember the unique physics-based gameplay of Osmos? Absorb microorganisms, avoid being absorbed—simple yet captivating. For years, Android users were unable to enjoy this award-winning puzzler, but now it's back on Google Play.

This brand-new Android port, optimized for modern operating systems, offers the best Osmos experience yet. Hemisphere Games explains in a blog post that the original Android version, developed with Apportable, became unplayable after Apportable's closure and the phasing out of 32-bit Android systems. This new release solves those problems.

A Cellular Masterpiece

Need more convincing? Watch the gameplay trailer above! Osmos' innovative mechanics have influenced countless other games. Its release predated the boom of social media, but it would undoubtedly be a viral sensation on platforms like TikTok today.

Osmos feels like a nostalgic gem, well worth revisiting. It represents a golden age of mobile gaming, a time many hope to see again. However, if Osmos isn't enough, explore our list of the top 25 best puzzle games for iOS and Android!