You are a disease. Infect the human body as a lone pathogen in this cellular roguelike shooter. Collect organelles to evolve your parasite in a microscopic arms race against your host's immune system. Conquer a beautiful, procedurally generated world of tiny proportions.
Steam players3,549 playing nowReleased Jul 16, 2026
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
DealCheckpoint take
Single-player and Multi-player
Listed at $7.99
What stands out
Steam Workshop support is listed
Potential concerns
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Official description
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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CAN YOUR PC RUN IT?
Pathogenic system requirements
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No, Pathogenic is a paid PC game on Steam. It is currently listed at $7.99 (-20% off the usual $9.99) for the selected region.
How much does Pathogenic cost on PC?
Pathogenic is listed at $7.99, currently -20% off its regular $9.99 on Steam for the selected store region. Prices change with sales, so always confirm the final price on the official store before buying.
What platforms does Pathogenic run on?
Pathogenic runs on Windows / macOS / Linux. Check the system requirements below to confirm your PC can run it.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Pathogenic?
Minimum requirements listed on Steam: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system; OS: Windows 10 64-bit; Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or equivalent; Memory: 8 GB RAM; Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 / Radeon RX 560; DirectX: Version 12; Storage: 2 GB available space.
How many people play Pathogenic right now?
About 3,549 players are in Pathogenic right now, according to Steam's live concurrent player count.
When did Pathogenic release?
Pathogenic released on Jul 16, 2026 according to its official Steam store listing.
PLAY STYLE
ActionIndieRPGSimulationShared/Split ScreenDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support
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