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 Previously removed due to playability issues stemming from outdated porting technology, it's back with a completely revamped port from developer Hemisphere Games.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, but avoid becoming a meal yourself! This simple yet captivating premise made Osmos a hit, but Android users had been unable to enjoy it until now.

Years after its 2010 debut, Osmos is finally available on Google Play with a modern, optimized port. Experience this micro-organic battle royale at its best, playable on current Android operating systems.

Hemisphere Games explained in a blog post that initial Android development, done in collaboration with Apportable, was hampered by the latter's closure, preventing further updates. The game's subsequent removal from the Play Store, due to incompatibility with older 32-bit systems, paved the way for this complete rebuild.

A Cellular Masterpiece

If our enthusiastic reviews of Osmos (iOS and Android) and its numerous awards haven't convinced you, the gameplay trailer above surely will. Osmos' innovative mechanics have, ironically through a process akin to 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 seemed limitless, a feeling many of us long to recapture.

However, even if Osmos isn't your cup of tea, there are plenty of excellent mobile puzzle games available. Explore our curated list of the top 25 best puzzlers for iOS and Android for more brain-bending challenges.