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By Petri Dish Games LLCSep 24, 2026

86%Positive36 Steam reviews
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Grow fluorescent cell colonies in a living evolution sandbox. Guide mutations, breed new strains, and outcompete rival labs for territory. Every cell has its own genome, so no two experiments play out the same.

$12.99 on Steam

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