Life on the Edge
73KS
Released Jun 17, 2022by LOTE TeamVery Positive(90% of 98 Steam reviews)
Life on the Edge is an educational tower defense game. You play as a cell struggling to survive waves of bacteria and the COVID-19 virus. Protect your cell and build an understanding of cell biology at the same time!
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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!
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.
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
Game details
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Steam rating
Very Positive (90%)
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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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System requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit processor and operating system
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4600
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Lower-spec computers may still be able to run the game with lower frames per second
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560
- Storage: 500 MB available space
