Aberrant Labs

Connections

Produces: pathogenic

Structured graph also available as JSON at /public/entities/aberrant-labs. CC BY 4.0.

All coverage

4d ago

"Pathogenic" Launches on Steam, Lets Players Invade the Human Body as a Pathogen

Slug Disco and Aberrant Labs released the roguelike shooter "Pathogenic" on Steam on July 16, 2026. The game casts players as a pathogen that has invaded a human body, tasking them with fighting the immune system, rival parasites, and protozoa to achieve complete control of the host. Players choose from seven initial parasites and can collect and combine over 120 types of organelles and mutations to create powerful builds. The in-body stages are six randomly generated organ environments, from the intestines to the heart. Permanent upgrades are unlocked by collecting plasmid fragments. A 20% launch discount brings the price to 800 yen (tax included) until July 31. The game's demo, played by over 110,000 people, earned an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam, and the title accumulated over 100,000 wishlist additions before release. "Pathogenic" supports Japanese and is available for PC and Mac.

Jun 4

Pathogenic, a Roguelike Twin-Stick Shooter About Pathogens, Hits Steam on July 16

Slug Disco and Aberrant Labs announced that their 2D roguelike twin-stick shooter Pathogenic will launch on Steam on July 16. The game casts players as a pathogen invading the human body, fighting immune cells and rival parasites across procedurally generated stages themed after organs such as the intestines, heart, and liver. Players collect over 120 types of organelles and combine them to customize their pathogen's combat style, from long-range attacks to close-range sweeps and electric strikes. A demo is available now, letting players choose from three pathogen types-bacteria, parasite, and spore-and play through the first four stages: skin, intestines, stomach, and liver. The demo has been played by over 100,000 people. An upcoming update for Steam Next Fest will add a fourth pathogen, Amoeba, which evolves as the player progresses, changing its shape and structure. The full release includes all planned content.