About Bacteria: Life & Death
Bacteria: Life & Death is a chill, meditative growth game about a colony of microbes learning to survive. Feed them, warm them, and watch them multiply — or accidentally starve them, freeze them, or drown them in toxins. Every stage introduces a new twist: viruses, mutations, temperature swings, chemical spills. There is no rush and no timer. Just observe, adjust the environment, and discover what tips the balance.
How to play
Move the mouse or finger over the petri dish to move the food source. Click / tap on power-ups to activate them. Use the buttons at the bottom to toggle heat, cold, and toxin controls. Watch the population meter and adjust conditions to keep the colony alive.
Controls
- Mouse
- Touch
Good to know
- Category
- Puzzle, Casual, Simulation
- On phones
- Computer recommended
- Price
- Free, no download
- Added
- 2026-10-26
Questions
Is Bacteria: Life & Death free?
Yes. Bacteria: Life & Death is free to play on Joyo, with no download and no account.
Can I play Bacteria: Life & Death on my phone?
It is made for computers with a keyboard and mouse. It may not work well on phones.
What kind of game is Bacteria: Life & Death?
It is a puzzle and casual game. If you like it, try the other puzzle games below.
Does Bacteria: Life & Death save my progress?
Many games save your progress in your browser. If you clear your browser data or change device, the progress is lost.
