Cell Zoo - Physarium
Living Art on Your Device
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Explore mesmerizing cellular automata simulations with alien organisms that evolve in real-time. Interact with living art, place it in your environment with AR, and fine-tune dozens of parameters to create unique patterns. Experience stunning visuals and emergent ecosystems.
What's New in Cell Zoo
2.0
July 13, 2026
What's New in 2.0.0 SEE IT COME ALIVE — LIVE VISION Point your camera at anything, or hand the colony a photo, and watch it grow into the image, cell by cell. Your face, your room, a houseplant — rendered in living slime. HEAR YOUR COLONY — COLONY VOICE The simulation now sings. Colony Voice turns the colony's own rhythms into a synthesizer, so every world has a generative voice that's never quite the same twice. A NEW SPECIMEN EVERY DAY Creature of the Day drops a fresh specimen to hatch each morning. Grew one you love? Share it — send anyone a creature by link and it ⏺ hatches on their device, exactly as you made it. YOUR LIBRARY, EVERYWHERE Saved creatures now sync over iCloud — hatch on your phone, pick it up on your iPad. (Premium) ALSO • One unified control panel — every knob in one place. • Sound reactivity now auto-levels to any room, so the colony moves to a whisper or a full speaker. • Smoother rendering with less hitching, even with large colonies.
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FAQ
What are the living systems in Cell Zoo?
Cell Zoo features four distinct living systems: Physarum (slime mold), Lenia (mathematical life), Gray-Scott (reaction-diffusion chemistry), and Particle Life (emergent ecosystems). Each system offers unique visual behaviors and interactions.
Can I use Cell Zoo offline?
The core simulation features of Cell Zoo are designed to run locally on your device, allowing for offline use. However, features like AR mode may require camera access and could be affected by device capabilities.
Does Cell Zoo have multiplayer?
Cell Zoo is primarily a single-player experience focused on individual exploration and creation. There is no multiplayer functionality described for interacting with other users' simulations.
How does Cell Zoo handle ads?
Cell Zoo is ad-free. The developers have stated that the application contains no advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.
What are the premium features in Cell Zoo?
Premium features include over 30 render modes, AR Mode for placing simulations in your environment, Sound Reactive mode that pulses with music, and Pro Photo Mode for enhanced screenshot capture.
How often is Cell Zoo updated?
The latest version of Cell Zoo is 1.4, which was last updated on June 1, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
What is the age rating for Cell Zoo?
Cell Zoo has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and older, with no mature content.
Can I control the behavior of organisms in Cell Zoo?
Yes, you can fine-tune dozens of parameters in Cell Zoo, including sensor angles, diffusion rates, decay, and species counts. These adjustments allow you to significantly alter the behavior and patterns of the simulations in real-time.