Plague Inc.

Can You Bring Humanity to Its Knees?

An exceptional blend of tactical depth and chillingly authentic simulation

4.7 Rating

100M+ Downloads

4M+ Reviews

100M+ Downloads Featured in The Economist CDC Invited Presentation WHO Partnership Google Play Awards Nominee 12 Unique Pathogens 50+ Countries 10+ Years of Updates

Why Gamers Choose This

The features that make Plague Inc. stand out from the crowd

Strategic Depth

Every decision matters. Balance infectivity against lethality while adapting to humanity's countermeasures.

Realistic Simulation

CDC-recognized disease models create an authentic experience that's both educational and thrilling.

Endless Replayability

Multiple pathogens, scenarios, and strategies ensure no two playthroughs are ever identical.

Perfect for Mobile

Built from scratch for touch interfaces with intuitive controls and offline capability.

Competitive Elements

Daily challenges, speed runs, and global leaderboards fuel your competitive spirit.

Regular Updates

A decade of continuous improvements, new content, and community-driven features.

Choose Your Pathogen

Each disease type offers unique gameplay mechanics and challenges

Bacteria

Virus

Fungus

Parasite

Prion

Nano-Virus

Bio-Weapon

Neurax Worm

Necroa Virus

Explore All Pathogens

The Cure Mode

In partnership with the World Health Organisation, experience the flip side of the pandemic. Coordinate global response, develop vaccines, and implement containment strategies to save humanity.

This groundbreaking expansion offers an entirely new perspective on outbreak management, making Plague Inc. not just entertaining but genuinely educational.

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Common Questions

Everything you need to know before starting

The base game is free to download with ads and optional in-app purchases. You can unlock additional pathogens and scenarios through gameplay or purchase them directly. The core experience is fully enjoyable without spending money.

Yes! Plague Inc. supports full offline gameplay. You can enjoy the entire campaign, custom scenarios, and most features without an internet connection — perfect for commutes and travel.

The game is rated E10+ (Everyone 10+). While the theme involves diseases and pandemics, the presentation is strategic and educational rather than graphic. It's actually been praised for teaching epidemiology concepts.

The developers regularly release updates with new scenarios, gameplay tweaks, and seasonal content. Daily challenges refresh every 24 hours, ensuring there's always something new to experience.

Each of the 12 pathogen types has unique mechanics. Bacteria is balanced, Virus mutates rapidly, Fungus struggles with distance, Parasite hides from detection, and special types like Neurax Worm offer completely different victory conditions.

Player Testimonials

Discover what millions of gamers worldwide think about this experience

Khristian G.

May 2025

This game has evolved tremendously since its PC origins. With numerous scenarios, multiple pathogen types, and the new Cure mode, it offers countless hours of diverse gameplay. Excellent for passing time!

Rahul S.

January 2026

As someone from India, I appreciate how the game models different countries realistically. The strategic depth is impressive — you genuinely need to think about climate, transportation routes, and healthcare systems.

Priya K.

December 2025

Started playing casually and now I'm completely hooked. The zombie mode and mind-control worm add such variety to the base experience. Perfect for when you want something engaging but don't have hours to invest.