Bacteria
Developed by Sometimes You · Published by Sometimes You
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie game by Sometimes You, published by Sometimes You — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “'Bacteria' - A relaxing puzzle game based on the rules of the cellular automaton ‘Life’ devised by John Horton Conway in 1970.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Bacteria.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: XP
- Processor: 2.4 Ghz Dual Core CPU
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: 512MB Dedicated Memory
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 350 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible
Recommended
- OS: 10
- Processor: 3.0 Ghz Quad Core CPU or faster
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: 512MB Dedicated Memory
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 350 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible
Supported languages (1)
Bacteria FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Bacteria?
Steam classifies Bacteria as a Casual, Indie game, developed by Sometimes You. 'Bacteria' - A relaxing puzzle game based on the rules of the cellular automaton ‘Life’ devised by John Horton Conway in 1970.
How much does Bacteria cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Bacteria at $0.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Bacteria single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Bacteria: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Bacteria on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Bacteria for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Bacteria out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 23, 2016.
What platforms is Bacteria on?
Bacteria is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Bacteria single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Bacteria cost?
Steam lists it at $0.49.
Does Bacteria have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 6 achievements for Bacteria.
Who made Bacteria?
Bacteria is developed by Sometimes You and published by Sometimes You.
Where to get Bacteria
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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