Pathogen
Developed by LMJ Games · Published by LMJ Games
At a glance
Overview
A casual, simulation, strategy game by LMJ Games, published by LMJ Games — single-player, multi-player, pvp, lan pvp. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Pathogen.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
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
Supported languages (1)
Pathogen 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 Pathogen?
Steam classifies Pathogen as a Casual, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by LMJ Games. 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.
How much does Pathogen cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Pathogen at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Pathogen single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Pathogen: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, LAN PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Pathogen on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Pathogen for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Pathogen out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 21, 2022.
What platforms is Pathogen on?
Pathogen is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Pathogen single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, LAN PvP.
How much does Pathogen cost?
Steam lists it at $5.99.
Does Pathogen have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 24 achievements for Pathogen.
Who made Pathogen?
Pathogen is developed by LMJ Games and published by LMJ Games.
Where to get Pathogen
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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