# Germs Lite

> Action

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id330261198](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id330261198)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id330261198`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RunSwimFly
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 2.50 / 5 (17 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2017-08-30
- **First published:** 2009-11-17
- **Size:** 47 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/germs-lite/id330261198)
- **Website:** [http://runswimfly.com](http://runswimfly.com/)

## Description

Germs Lite expands upon the unique liquid physics engine of "Gloop" to breathe new life into the "eat or be eaten" genre as germs engulf and pull each other apart.

Germs Lite is an extremely simple game to understand, pick up and play. Get new levels and compete to set high scores. Or create and share your own levels, textures, music and sound effects.

## Rankings

- #343,085 — Overall

## Review summary

Players mostly praise Germs Lite for its simple, fun, addictive core and its free value. However, multiple reviews complain that updates ruined the experience, with new layouts, ads/credits, glitches, and worse controls. A recurring theme is nostalgia for the old version and requests to revert to v1. Some report graphics quality and Osmos-like comparisons as negative, and a few suggest improvements like a Zen mode or better editor. Overall sentiment is mixed: strong core gameplay uplifted by frustration over updates and stability issues.

### Pros

- Fun, easy-to-learn, and addictive gameplay.
- Free to play and great value.
- Engaging core concept that keeps players coming back.

### Cons

- Updates ruined the game and many players miss the old version (v1).
- Glitches and instability; performance is inconsistent.
- Ads and in-game credits disrupt the experience.
- New layout and controls are hard to use.
- Graphics quality is poor and Osmos is seen as a better alternative.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id330261198)