Plague Inc.

Plague Inc.

Can you Infect the World?

168K ratings
1375 reviews
$0.99
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Released
May 26, 2012
Updated
October 22, 2026

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A strategic simulation game where you evolve a deadly pathogen to infect the world and end humanity. Adapt your plague against global defenses and master different disease types to achieve victory. It's a high-stakes battle of strategy against the entire planet.

✓Evolve deadly global plagues
✓Adapt against human defenses
✓Master 12 disease types
✓Infect 50+ countries
✓Hundreds of traits to evolve
✓Daily Diseases and Outbreak Mode
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What's New in Plague Inc.

1.27.3

October 22, 2026

Leprosy still infects around 200,000 new people every year due to social stigma and long incubation periods but thanks to modern medicine, it's fully treatable. Can you save humanity's oldest disease from long-term decline? - Struggle: How can Leprosy survive in a world full of treatments? - Social Stigma: Leper Colonies don't work! Use myths about Leprosy to your advantage - Overcome: Bring this almost forgotten disease back into the headlines - Free Scenario for all players!

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$0.99

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Unlocks the virus plague type

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Events

Read more about Anti-Vax Scenario

Anti-Vax Scenario

Bad Medicine

Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026

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The 2026 World Update

The population grows...

Aug 9, 2026 — Sep 9, 2026

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May 7, 2026 — Jun 7, 2026

User reviews

Best game

I love this game because you get to make a plague and spread it

Good, but needs more stuff

Plague inc is a good game but needs more updates. A update that I would like is to choose which year to start your plague, and to have all the countries for more freedom. Over all it’s good but isn’t the best.

To hard

The game is to hard I understand that your supposed to use stats and I do but even on the easiest mode "casual" it still feels hard because even at 1,000 people left on earth what do you mean you made the cure your practically extinct the game should mark it as a win and even with the "special" modes you have to pay money and I seem to lose at all of them I find it quite dumb
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Nice game

I like this game quite a lot as this game simulates diseases and help me understand them. It can also help me remember countries and info about them when playing this game for some time. The cure mode is fantastic as it is very fun to race against time trying to save the world and deal with unhappy people.
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Funny

The political slant this game has taken is funny. Election fraud, vaccine hesitancy, etc.

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inability to restore purchased content

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Glitches with certain disease types

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Inconsistent DNA point rewards

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Sudden difficulty spikes on normal mode

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Requested Features

5 requests

Multiplayer mode (player vs player)

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More realistic cure distribution and development

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Ability to customize game scenarios

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Expanded free content without paywall

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Improved progression for free-to-play users

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What is Plague Inc. about?

Plague Inc. is a unique strategy simulation game where your goal is to evolve a deadly pathogen and infect the world, bringing about the end of human history. You must adapt your plague against everything humanity does to defend itself, making it a high-stakes battle of strategy.

What are the key features of Plague Inc.?

The game features stunning retina graphics, a hyper-realistic world with advanced AI, and a comprehensive tutorial system. You can master 12 different disease types with unique strategies, infect over 50 countries, and evolve hundreds of traits. It also includes expansion updates like the Neurax Worm and Necroa Virus.

How much does Plague Inc. cost?

The base game is free to download and play. However, it offers in-app purchases for additional content and features, such as expansion packs and upgrades. There are also special sale prices available at times.

What devices is Plague Inc. compatible with?

Plague Inc. is built for iPhone and iPad, offering full game support for scoreboards and achievements. It is localized in multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, and more, with additional languages planned for the future.

What are some common use cases for Plague Inc.?

Players use Plague Inc. for strategic entertainment, testing their ability to plan and adapt in a simulated global crisis. It's also appreciated for its educational value in understanding disease spread and public health responses, as recognized by institutions like the CDC.