# Osmos — A cosmic game of survival

> Physics-based cosmic survival game where you absorb or are absorbed. (iPhone/iPad app by Hemisphere Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmos/id382991304 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hemisphere Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/379323385)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Simulation
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 895 App Store ratings · 1,212 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2010-08-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmos/id382991304/reviews.md

## What is Osmos?

** Apple Design Award winner and iPad Game of the Year! **
Enter the Darwinian world of a galactic mote. To survive, absorb smaller organisms and grow—but beware of larger predators. Osmos features unique physics-based play, stellar graphics, and a hypnotic ambient soundtrack. Absorb or be absorbed!

“The ultimate ambient experience” — Gizmodo
“Beyond doubt, a work of genius" — GameAndPlayer.net

THE CRUX:
you must grow by absorbing smaller motes, but to propel yourself you must eject matter behind you, causing you to shrink. From this delicate balance, Osmos leads the player through floating playgrounds, competitive petri dishes, deep solar systems, and more.

“Named as iPad Game of the Year for a reason, Osmos is a fantastic game. A combination of physics, survival and classic eat em up” — WeDoCode
“Whether you're a child at heart who likes mucking about with single-cell organisms, or a strategist with a physics degree, this game will appeal to everyone.” — App Store review

AWARDS / recognition:
* "iPad Game of the Year" and "iPhone App of the Week" — Apple
* Apple Design Award winner (iPad version)
* #1 Top iPhone Game — IGN
* iPad Game of the Year — TUAW
* Game of the Year — Create Digital Music
* Editor's Choice — Wired, Macworld, IGN, GameTunnel, and more...
* Best in Show — IndieCade
* Vision Award — Independent Games Festival
* Coolest Atmosphere — IGN
* Best Soundtrack — IGN
* Most Innovative Game — Best App Ever Awards, Pocket Gamer
* Many top lists including Kotaku, PAX, TouchArcade, iLounge, APPera, IFC, and more...

FEATURES:
* 72 levels spanning 8 distinct worlds: Ambient, Antimatter, Solar, Sentient, Repulsor, Impasse, Warped Chaos, and Epicycles.
* Multiplayer! (more info below.)
* Award-winning electronic soundtrack by Loscil, Gas, High Skies, Biosphere, Julien Neto, and more.
* Endless replay value: play random versions of any level in Arcade mode.
* Seamlesss multitouch controls: swipe to warp time, tap anywhere to eject mass, pinch to zoom…
* Time-warping: slow down the flow of time to outmaneuver agile opponents; speed it up to raise the challenge.
* Confront four distinct AI opponents: the Ovarium, the Biophobe, the Nemocyte… and the deadly Ferax.
* 13 single-player and 15 multiplayer achievements.
* Progress synced via iCloud.

MULTIPLAYER
* Play against your friends and enemies, locally (via wi-fi), or over the Internet.
* 6 distinct Arenas: Ambient, Impasse, Solar, Warped Chaos, Epicycles, and introducing… Antimatter Impasse.
* iPad vs. iPhone play supported.


“a beautiful, absorbing experience." — IGN

5/5 - Macworld Editor’s Choice - “One of the best games we’ve played so far this year. An utterly serene, yet fiendishly complicated game that deserves a place in every iPad owners collection.” — MacWorld

“The best iPad game yet.” — IGN

4/4, Must Have - “We are more than overwhelmed by Osmos for iPad… The game design is thoughtful and intuitive, new level structures are flawless, and the visuals are stunning yet simplistic… every iPad owner should have Osmos on their device. You just won’t find another experience quite like it.” — Slide To Play

“What iPad Gaming Should Be All About” — Gizmodo

“The first proper breakout hit for the iPad. Osmos feels so natural and enjoyable to play, even when the difficulty ramps up and you find yourself repeatedly careening into a giant gaseous enemy.” — Wired

“It’s the best iPad game on the App Store” — MTV Multiplayer

5/5 - “Osmos is an absolute must that will change the way you think of games, and what you expect from them.” — AppAdvice

“Beyond doubt, a work of genius... a relaxing, meditative experience about going with the flow... It all adds up to something otherworldly and just . . . incredible.” — GameAndPlayer.net

## Key features

- Physics-based gameplay
- Absorb smaller organisms to grow
- Avoid larger predators
- Stellar graphics
- Ambient soundtrack
- 72 levels across 8 worlds
- Multiplayer mode

## Chart rankings

- #41 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)
- #66 in Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

## What do users think of Osmos?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🌟 Mesmerizing visuals and aesthetics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and audio design
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking gameplay
- 🕰️ Ability to control time/speed
- 🕊️ Relaxing and meditative experience
- 👨‍💻 Innovative and unique game mechanics
- 💯 High-quality, polished execution

**Cons**

- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult at times
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🖥️ Not optimized for larger screens (iPad)
- 🔍 Lack of zoom/scale controls

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices/OS versions
- Compatibility issues with newer hardware

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Multiplayer mode improvements
- Customization options (e.g. music, visuals)
- Difficulty settings or accessibility options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,212)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmos/id382991304/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Other Worldly

*2026-04-18, version 2.6.3*

Feels like I’m playing the physics of the universe. Both calming yet can be fast paced, all while keeping intuitive and interesting. This is the first game I played on my iPad -almost 15 years ago now. Still just as timeless. If you have an iPad I highly recommend you play this in a dark room on it. It takes you to another universe.

### 4/5 — Amazing!!!!!!

*2026-03-14, version 2.6.3*

Please add sentient mode to multiplayer and more players 3 - 7 players and more levels in arcade and add more sentient motes please. Also store all my data back. Back then I was an ace and completed epicycles 1 and I got a tie all the 20 matches in multiplayer 6 zones

### 5/5 — Ну

*2025-12-29*

Где вторая часть? столько лет прошло. Вообще игра спасла меня от серьезных панических атак, когда абсолютно ничего не помогало. За это только купил бы игру три раза еще

### 5/5 — Odyssey Complete

*2025-09-15, version 2.6.2*

Many years ago I played this game on iPhone 4 and enjoyed it thoroughly. For its physics and its mesmerizing aesthetics. It was enjoyable to return to it perhaps 15 years later to discover that it is still an interesting mix between meditation, physics, biology, and musical periodicity. Odyssey now complete.

### 5/5 — Innovative

*2025-08-31, version 2.6.2*

The visuals in Osmos have a unique and special style. Everything about the gameplay design is perfect. It is a very fine-tuned type of experience in the world of games. If you intend to purchase Osmos for kids there is a chance that they might find it too slow (it is a slow-paced action/adventure game but not too slow). The music appears to be standalone electronic songs that were not created with the intention of being used in Osmos but the developers have somehow managed to choose music that does not feel out of place when compared to music that was composed specifically for a game. Very impressive ✅.

### 5/5 — Still a fantastic game after 15 years

*2025-08-21, version 2.6.2*

One of the oldest games I own, still phenomenal and still being updated

### 5/5 — Its backkkkk

*2025-07-05, version 2.6.2*

More than 10yrs since first play this game and now its back with new updates…
This game is amazing and super immersive

### 4/5 — Not asking for local network devices

*2025-06-05*

Some time ago I played with my friend via local network. After reinstalling the game to new ipad, i can’t do it anymore. No questions - no game :(

### 1/5 — Hard to play

*2025-05-18, version 2.6.2*

Too hard to control your Odmos.

### 5/5 — El mejor juego de relax

*2025-05-13, version 2.6.2*

Llevo años con el

## Frequently asked questions about Osmos

### What is Osmos?

Osmos is a physics-based survival game where players control a galactic mote. The core gameplay involves absorbing smaller organisms to grow while strategically avoiding larger predators. It features unique mechanics, stellar graphics, and an ambient soundtrack.

### What are the key features of Osmos?

Key features include 72 levels across 8 distinct worlds, a multiplayer mode, an award-winning electronic soundtrack, random level generation in Arcade mode, seamless multitouch controls, time-warping abilities, and four distinct AI opponents.

### How much does Osmos cost?

Osmos is a paid application. The description does not mention any in-app purchases or subscription models, indicating a one-time purchase for the full game.

### What platforms is Osmos available on?

The description mentions awards for iPad and iPhone versions, and also highlights iPad vs. iPhone play. It also mentions iCloud syncing, suggesting compatibility with Apple devices.

### What is the main objective in Osmos?

The main objective is survival and growth. Players must absorb smaller motes to increase their size, but must also manage their mass as ejecting matter is necessary for propulsion. The ultimate goal is to navigate through various environments and challenges, often by outmaneuvering or consuming opponents.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.3 — 2025-10-10

Fix for local multiplayer on new OS versions.

### 2.6.2 — 2025-03-12

A few minor fixes and improvements.

### 2.6.1 — 2024-04-01

Fix for automatic language selection. The game should simply run in your preferred language now. (Supported languages are English, Inuktitut, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Chinese.)

### 2.6.0 — 2023-12-20

You can now play Osmos using a wireless game controller.

### 2.5.0 — 2023-05-05

• Now a universal app: play in native resolutions on both iPhones and iPads.
• Find multiplayer matches more quickly.
• Added Portuguese and Korean translations.
• Small fixes & improvements.

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## More apps by Hemisphere Games

- [Osmos for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmos-for-ipad/id379323382)
- [Osmos+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmos-plus/id6444173191)

All apps by Hemisphere Games: https://appshunter.io/developer/379323385

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