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Plague Inc: Evolved

Plague Inc: Evolved

Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.

94%
Very Positive
DeveloperNdemic Creations
PublisherNdemic Creations
Release DateFeb 18, 2016
-80%
$14.99$2.99
Peak Players17.9K
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Casual
Indie
Simulation
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Plague Inc: Evolved is a highly addictive and educational strategy simulation that tasks players with evolving a pathogen to wipe out humanity. While it offers deep strategic layers and extensive community-made content, some players find the core gameplay loop can become repetitive once a dominant strategy is discovered.

Pros

  • Satisfying blend of strategy and 'edutainment' based on real-world science.90%
  • Extensive replayability provided by the Steam Workshop and fan-made scenarios.85%
  • Active developer support with consistent updates and new content.80%
  • Scalable difficulty that accommodates both casual players and hardcore tacticians.75%
  • Deep strategic customization involving complex transmission and symptom synergies.70%

Cons

  • Gameplay can feel repetitive or monotonous after the initial learning curve.85%
  • Higher difficulty levels often pigeonhole players into a single viable meta-strategy.75%
  • Occasional immersion-breaking logic where infection continues despite all hosts being dead.60%
  • Frequent content updates can make maintaining 100% achievement completion difficult.50%
  • Recent UI and readability issues have been reported by some users.40%

Notable Mentions

  • Features clever self-referential humor and easter eggs regarding its own popularity.
  • Strong integration of real-world geography and cultural events like the Hajj to influence strategy.
Confidence: 61%
Based on the 158 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 2, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
1.1K
Peak · last 90 days
7.2K
All-time peak
17.9K

Price

Current price
$14.99$2.99-80%
Lowest tracked
$1.49since Jan 10, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
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Last 30 days
95%
All-time positive
94%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews65.6K
Positive: 61.8K (94%)Negative: 3.8K (6%)

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Dev Response Rate

39h

Avg Playtime at Review

51%

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