Somewhere in the Immune System – July 21, 2026: The Pathogens are Multiplying Fast! Pathogenic, a cellular roguelike shooter by Aberrant Labs, has reached 100,000 copies sold in the first week of launch and a peak concurrent player count of over 5,800. The game has received a 95% overwhelmingly positive score on Steam with over 1,300 reviews.
Watch the Pathogenic launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/jg2fsVUYBeg
In Pathogenic, players are the disease: play as a lone pathogen waging a desperate war against the immune system. Evolve and assemble a deadly disease by combining a vast arsenal of organelles, mutations and upgrades into game-breaking combos. From powering lightning storms with mitochondria to showering enemies with an unending torrent of bullets, the possibilities are endless for the tiny pathogen.
The pathogen will fight its way through the body’s most vital organs, each of which hosts a diverse set of defenders. Dodge and weave through helminths in the stomach, or charge head-on against monocytes in the heart. Survive the onslaught against immune cells and hostile parasites, and if the pathogen is smart enough, perhaps it can uncover a secret level.
Pathogenic is out now on Steam for $9.99 with a 20% launch discount until Thursday, July 30, alongside an OST and artbook supporter pack. It is also available in Steam bundles in collaboration with Brotato, Everything is Crab and Voidling Bound for additional discounts.
Key Features
- Cellular combat: play as one of seven pathogens to fight through waves of immune cells and parasites inspired by real-life biology
- Evolve your pathogen: Loot, graft, and assemble devastating combos from over 120 unique organelles and mutations.
- Metaprogression: unlock new pathogens, organelles and new upgrades by completing challenges and collecting plasmid fragments
- Microscopic world: travel through procedurally generated biomes and immerse in our handcrafted designs and adrenaline-inducing soundtracks
- Organic action: powered by soft-body physics simulation, each cell and project interacts with a uniquely satisfying organic feel
Key Info
Full game launch date: 16 Jul 2026
Languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Czech, Portuguese (Brazil), French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean
Steam Deck: Verified
Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3808690/Pathogenic/
Press kit (logo, key art, trailer): https://drive.slugdisco.com/s/boDSgDgj9RrDkZA
Developer: Aberrant Labs
Publisher: Slug Disco