Germinal

A precision platformer built around a jetpack that sprays disinfectant

Moonlit Monitors · Released Mar 9, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 56
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Oct 27, 2023
Minimum PC: Integrated; 2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Germinal?

This single-player, 2D side-scroller follows Greg through quarantine as his fear of contamination grows. You navigate more than 500 rooms across five stages by jumping, hovering, and cleaning; each stage also has a hard mode.

For you if...

+you enjoy managing limited fuel for jumps and hovering
+you replay levels for faster times and extra story details
+you want adjustable controls and visual accessibility settings

Not for you if...

−you prefer open exploration to linear, room-based progression
−you are looking for cooperative or competitive multiplayer

What players say

88% of 56 reviews are positive

Players praise the level design, varied chapter mechanics, and story's treatment of mental health. Difficulty draws mixed reactions, with praise for its progression alongside reports of frustrating sections.

Screenshots and trailer

Germinal system requirements

Minimum: Integrated, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Germinal?

Tell us your graphics card once and every game page will answer this for you.

Set up my PC →

Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 - 64 bits
Processor: Dual Core CPU
Graphics: Integrated Graphics Card
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does Germinal have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Germinal run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 40
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, German, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Germinal use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam