# Strain: Genome race — Tactical Cell Capture Strategy

> Tactical Cell Capture Strategy (iPhone/iPad app by Daniil Filippov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strain-genome-race/id6780536212 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daniil Filippov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335444158)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian
- Released: 2026-06-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strain-genome-race/id6780536212/reviews.md

## What is Strain?

STRAIN: Genome race — a cell-capture strategy game about genome racing.

You are a strain. Your goal: seize all nodes before your rivals do. Launch cells at enemy territory, chain-capture arteries, and block opponents with acid pools.

Between levels — a gene draft: pick mutations that bend the rules. Regeneration, colonial burst, symbiosis — every run feels different.

WHAT AWAITS YOU

200 levels across 5 worlds with escalating difficulty
Up to 5 enemies at once — they fight each other too
20+ combat mechanics: hunters, antibiotics, currents, lymph channels, biofilms, mitosis, acid, spore mines
DNA Bank and uncapped strain upgrades
20 achievements with DNA rewards
Daily Challenge — one level, one day, one shot for all players

HOW TO PLAY

Drag from your cell to a target — throw. Hold and drag across multiple nodes — chain capture. The first level is a tutorial; new mechanics unlock gradually.

~2-5 minutes per level. ~12–15 hours for a full playthrough with grinding.

FEATURES

• Procedural generation — every world feels fresh
• Synthesized audio, no external assets
• Daily reward
• Full Russian and English localization


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.02 — 2026-06-19

Early levels (1–7) easier: more starting troops, slower AI, weaker neutrals
Worlds unlock after 10 levels (was 20)

### 1.01 — 2026-06-19

Fix bugs

### 1.0 — 2026-06-17

No release notes.

## More apps by Daniil Filippov

- [Domik Tracker: Home Chores](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/domik-tracker-home-chores/id6769375316)

All apps by Daniil Filippov: https://appshunter.io/developer/1335444158

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