Bacteria
'Bacteria' - A relaxing puzzle game based on the rules of the cellular automaton ‘Life’ devised by John Horton Conway in 1970.
- Released
- 2016
- Developer
- Sometimes You
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- 0.34 GB
What is Bacteria?
'Bacteria' - A relaxing puzzle game based on the rules of the cellular automaton ‘Life’ devised by John Horton Conway in 1970.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 22 March 2016 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Sometimes You |
| Publisher | Sometimes You |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Casual, Indie |
| Languages | 1 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Bacteria received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | 0.34 GB |
| Add-on content | 2 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like Bacteria
24 games overlap with Bacteria on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Puzzle Galaxies, The Room and OneShot.
Common questions about Bacteria
What platforms is Bacteria on?
Bacteria is available on PC. It first released in 2016.
How much does Bacteria cost?
$0.49 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Bacteria?
58% of 422 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Mixed. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Bacteria work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Bacteria as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
How big is the Bacteria download?
0.34 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.
Who made Bacteria?
Bacteria was developed by Sometimes You and published by Sometimes You.