Pathogen is a real-time strategy game, where you take control of a plague that is causing a pandemic. Your goal is to defeat humanity by improving your abilities and earning points from infections.
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Release Date:
Jul 21, 2022
Developer:
LMJ
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LMJ

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“To make a better game, I have to listen to the community itself, and the best moment to do that is during development. I need the help of my community to make the right decisions and create an enjoyable experience for the most.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Around one or two years.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version will feature at least the 2 remaining plagues and a shop for extra plague customization. The community can also make their own suggestions for additions, so maybe more features will make it to the final product.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“All of the features listed in "About this" are currently implemented. 2 plagues are remaining for addition. Shop and extra customization for plagues are remaining.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes. Early access price is low because many bugs are expected. When the game is in a better state for release, the price will increase.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“The community can help by reporting any bugs, along with all the information possible about them. Also, any suggestions are welcome to help me improve the game. You can use the Steam forums to give any feedback :)”
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About This Game

Pathogen is a real-time strategy game, where you take control of a plague that is causing a pandemic. Your goal is to defeat humanity by improving your abilities and earning points from infections.



Choose from many different types of pathogens, each with unique abilities. You can customize your plague by choosing a color and a disease name. Lots of extra customization will come in the future.

  • Bacteria: Simplicity to use. High climate resistances. Can grow a flagellum which makes it faster.
  • Virus: Fast spreading speed, mutates in new strains with random benefits. However, dies fast outside of the host.
  • Parasite: Play alongside mosquitoes to reach its full potential.



Superplagues are special plagues that differ from realistic ones, as their special abilities (thankfully) are purely fictional.

  • Thanatus: Create fake outbreaks around the world, created by only collective paranoia. However, these outbreaks may be even more destructive than real ones.
  • Radion: The most unstable pathogen, as radioactive material is stored in its nucleus.



You can play PvP human vs plague games on a LAN network. In multiplayer games, you can play as the human side, placing hospitals, setting lockdowns, and researching for new medicaments, trying to stop the disease as much as you can until your scientists find a cure.

Research for new compounds in the compound table, and combine them to create a huge spectrum of possible medicaments. You can also customize your medicaments by selecting a name and a color for the box.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit or higher
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-4340 / AMD FX-6300
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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