Life on the Edge

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About Life on the Edge

Life on the Edge is an educational tower defense game. You play as a cell that struggles to survive when attacked by various pathogens. Fortify your cell’s defenses to survive the onslaught and changing environmental conditions while maintaining balance (homeostasis). Fight through five levels to face off against the ultimate boss—the COVID-19 virus!

Key Features

STRATEGIZE AND DEFEND
Protect your cell against pathogens by placing key towers in strategic locations.

SURVIVE THE ONSLAUGHT
Defeat a variety of enemies and even face off against the COVID-19 virus.

LEARN AS YOU PLAY
Learn and reinforce introductory concepts in cellular biology and immunology concepts. Discover how a cell defends itself from viruses and bacteria and survives using interconnected biological systems.

DISCOVER YOUR OWN LABORATORY: PLAY AND EXPERIMENT
Experiment in sandbox mode and discover how a cell maintains homeostasis, adapts to environmental changes, and defends itself from pathogen attacks. Learn about various cell structures, receptors, pathogens bacteria, and more with the built-in encyclopedia.

Game details

Released

Developer

Publisher

Platforms

Steam Deck

Playable

Steam rating

Very Positive (90%)

Age ratings

IGRS 3DEJUS LSTEAM_GERMANY 0

Life on the Edge player count & reviews

90% positive reviews all-time · 2 peak players in the last 30 days.

Life on the Edge — frequently asked questions

How many people play Life on the Edge?

Life on the Edge peaked at 2 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 16, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.

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