Life on the Edge - Gameplay, Reviews & Similar Games

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fortify mitochondria, nutrient carriers, and aquaporins to keep a single living cell stable while waves of bacteria try to overrun it.

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pause mid-attack, freeze everything, and redesign your whole setup before unpausing into the same wave.

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fight through five levels and end with a boss showdown against COVID-19.

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!

Developed by LOTE Team · Published by LOTE Team

Life on the Edge has about 89 positive and 12 negative player reviews out of a total 101. We'll add a detailed breakdown here when there are more reviews.

88%

positive of 101 player reviews

From the Devs

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.