Pathogenic review: Damn, it feels good to be a virus
Pathogenic is a new roguelite twin-stick shooter where players control a virus invading a human body. The game has received widespread critical acclaim and strong sales since its release.
Why it matters
It serves as a case study for indie game success in a saturated market, demonstrating how unique themes can drive viral popularity.
cyclospora simulator 2026 Pathogenic review: Damn, it feels good to be a virus The hot new roguelite twin-stick shooter lives up to the hype.
18 In Pathogenic , you are the disease. Credit: Aberrant Labs/Slug Disco In Pathogenic , you are the disease. Credit: Aberrant Labs/Slug Disco Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Over the past couple of weeks, my immune system has been struggling to fight off a cold. It’s been unpleasant, as all colds are. But over the same period—in defiance of my plight—I’ve been waging my own war against immune systems, thanks to Pathogenic , a new roguelite twin-stick shooter from developer Aberrant Labs.
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