Osmos, the acclaimed cell-absorbing puzzle game, returns to Android! Previously removed due to playability issues stemming from outdated technology, developer Hemisphere Games has resurrected it with a completely revamped port.

For those unfamiliar, Osmos is a unique, award-winning puzzle where you absorb microorganisms to grow, all while avoiding being absorbed yourself. Its simple yet engaging gameplay made it a hit, but Android users have been unable to enjoy it—until now.

Years after its 2010 debut, Osmos is back on Google Play, optimized for modern Android devices. Experience this micro-organic battle royale like never before.

Hemisphere Games explains in a blog post that initial Android development, aided by Apportable, was hampered by the latter's closure, preventing further updates. The game's subsequent removal due to incompatibility with current Android systems (32-bit limitations) paved the way for this rebuilt, fully functional version.

A Cellular Masterpiece

If our enthusiastic reviews of Osmos (iOS and now Android) and its numerous awards haven't convinced you, the gameplay trailer above should seal the deal. Its 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 TikTok sensation today.

Osmos feels like a nostalgic gem, well worth revisiting. It represents a bygone era of mobile gaming potential, an era many hope to see return.

However, even without Osmos' unique charm, there's no shortage of excellent mobile brain-teasers. Check out our list of the top 25 best puzzle games for iOS and Android if you need more convincing!