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 Previously removed due to playability issues stemming from outdated porting technology, it's back with a completely revamped version.

Remember the unique physics-based gameplay? Absorb microorganisms, avoid being absorbed—a deceptively simple yet challenging premise. Now, for the first time in years, modern Android devices can experience this award-winning puzzler in its optimal form.

Hemisphere Games, the developer, explains in a blog post that initial Android development relied on Apportable, a now-defunct porting studio. This hindered updates, ultimately leading to Osmos' removal from the Google Play Store due to incompatibility with current Android systems (it only ran on obsolete 32-bit systems). The game's triumphant return is thanks to a completely rebuilt port.

A Cellular Masterpiece

Need convincing? The gameplay trailer (above) showcases the captivating mechanics that have influenced countless other games. Its innovative design, sadly predating the rise of social media, would likely be a viral sensation on platforms like TikTok.

Osmos offers a nostalgic yet rewarding experience, a reminder of mobile gaming's early potential. While it's a unique throwback, the mobile gaming landscape boasts many excellent brain-teasers. Explore our top 25 puzzle game list for iOS and Android if you're looking for more challenging titles.