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 Previously removed due to playability issues stemming from outdated technology, developer Hemisphere Games has resurrected it with a completely revamped port.

Remember the unique physics-based gameplay? Absorb other microorganisms, but avoid becoming a meal yourself! This award-winning puzzler, simple yet captivating, was unavailable on Android for years – until now.

Released in 2010, Osmos returns to Google Play with a brand-new port 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 relied on Apportable, a porting studio that subsequently closed, hindering further updates. The game's removal was due to incompatibility with older 32-bit Android systems. The new port solves this problem.

A Cellular Masterpiece

If our praise of Osmos' iOS and Android versions, or its numerous awards, isn't enough, watch the gameplay trailer above. Osmos' innovative mechanics have clearly influenced many subsequent games. Its pre-social media release is almost a missed opportunity; it would likely be a TikTok sensation today.

Osmos is a nostalgic delight, a reminder of mobile gaming's early potential. While many excellent mobile puzzlers exist, few match Osmos' elegance. Explore our list of the top 25 best puzzle games for iOS and Android for more brain-teasing fun.