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Germ Wars

Arcade survival action where a white blood cell rams germs

Svarog Studios · Published by Back To Basics Gaming · Released Nov 21, 2016

ActionCasualIndie

Reviews
Mixed
69% of 62
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Jun 8, 2017
Minimum PC
128mb Memory
2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Germ Wars?

You control a white blood cell defending a human body in a single-player arcade action game. Ram enemies, strengthen hits with Powerbutt, and use Blast to push back germs and turn debris into projectiles. Each run ends when you die, with tougher enemies appearing the longer you survive.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy improving your character across repeated attempts
  • +you prefer short sessions with straightforward goals

Not for you if...

  • −you want multiplayer rather than a solo game
  • −you want a developed story rather than arcade combat

What players say

69% of 62 reviews are positive

Players praise the fast-paced action and soundtrack. The most common complaint is that repeatedly bumping into enemies becomes tedious.

Screenshots and trailer

Germ Wars screenshot 1

Germ Wars system requirements

Minimum: 128mb Memory, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Xp, Vista, 7, 8/8.1
Processor
2.0 Ghz
Graphics
128mb Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 2.0+ support
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
150 MB available space

Does Germ Wars have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Germ Wars run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
55
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, German.

Does Germ Wars 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

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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