Pathogenic — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know
You are a disease. Releasing Jul 2026.
Official trailer & screenshots via Steam
About Pathogenic
CELLULAR COMBAT EVOLVED In Pathogenic, you are the disease. Experience a visceral 2D roguelike twin-stick shooter where you play as a lone parasite fighting a desperate war against the immune system. Your goal is simple: infect and conquer your human host. To survive, you must adapt. Hunt down enemy cells, rip out their organelles, and graft them onto your own body. Evolve from a simple cell into a complex engine of destruction. Create powerful, game-breaking builds and become the ultimate pathogen. CREATE YOUR OWN PATHOGEN Loot, graft, and assemble your parasite from dozens of unique organelles. Combine flagella for movement, mitochondria for power, secretors for ranged attacks, and spikes for melee combat. Chain organelle effects and discover powerful synergies to build an unstoppable disease vector. FIGHT THE IMMUNE SYSTEM Battle a diverse roster of enemies, from basic immune cells like macrophages and T cells to rival parasites such as tapeworms or protozoa. Formidable bosses are lurking deep within the host's organs. METAPROGRESSION Collect plasmid fragments to permanently upgrade your parasite's plasmid tree between runs. Each parasite will have it's own upgrade tree allowing for a range of builds to suit your preferred playstyle. EXPLORE A MICROSCOPIC WORLD Navigate the procedurally generated organic landscape of the human body. Travel through distinct biomes like the branching pathways of the lungs, the pulsating chambers of the heart, and the complex neural network of the brain. FEEL THE ORGANIC ACTION Our detailed, colorful world is powered by a soft-body physics simulation, giving every cell, enemy, and projectile a uniquely satisfying organic feel. The combination of hand-crafted design and procedural generation ensures endless variety - each run offers a fresh and challenging gameplay experience. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD
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Should You Play Pathogenic?
CELLULAR COMBAT EVOLVED In Pathogenic, you are the disease. Experience a visceral 2D roguelike twin-stick shooter where you play as a lone parasite fighting a desperate war against the immune system. Your goal is simple: infect and conquer your human host. To survive, you must adapt. Hunt down enemy cells, rip out their organelles, and graft them onto your own body. Evolve from a simple cell into a complex engine of destruction. Create powerful, game-breaking builds and become the ultimate pathogen. CREATE YOUR OWN PATHOGEN Loot, graft, and assemble your…
Pathogenic is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. It's drawing steady follower growth ahead of its Jul 2026 release.
Wishlisting notifies you at launch and helps the developer's visibility.
System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · Graphics: GTX 1050
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Pathogenic — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Pathogenic release?
- Pathogenic is set to launch on Jul 2026 (Coming Soon on Steam).
- What kind of game is Pathogenic?
- Pathogenic is a Shooter game. You are a disease.
- Is Pathogenic multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Pathogenic supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
- Is Pathogenic on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Pathogenic runs on Windows, Mac, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Pathogenic cost?
- Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
- What are Pathogenic's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Pathogenic worth wishlisting?
- If you enjoy Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092, yes. It's drawing steady follower growth.
- Who made Pathogenic?
- Pathogenic is developed by Aberrant Labs and published by Slug Disco.
- What games is Pathogenic similar to?
- Pathogenic sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
- What platforms is Pathogenic on?
- Pathogenic is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.
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