{"rewrite":{"id":"r_be9ec6496e56dcf4b014ecb9","clusterId":"c_674091e970f7c36b99e681e3","slug":"pathogenic-launches-on-steam-lets-players-invade-the-human-body-as-a-pathogen","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"\"Pathogenic\" Launches on Steam, Lets Players Invade the Human Body as a Pathogen","summary":"Slug Disco and Aberrant Labs released the roguelike shooter \"Pathogenic\" on Steam on July 16, 2026. The game casts players as a pathogen that has invaded a human body, tasking them with fighting the immune system, rival parasites, and protozoa to achieve complete control of the host. Players choose from seven initial parasites and can collect and combine over 120 types of organelles and mutations to create powerful builds. The in-body stages are six randomly generated organ environments, from the intestines to the heart. Permanent upgrades are unlocked by collecting plasmid fragments. A 20% launch discount brings the price to 800 yen (tax included) until July 31. The game's demo, played by over 110,000 people, earned an \"Overwhelmingly Positive\" rating on Steam, and the title accumulated over 100,000 wishlist additions before release. \"Pathogenic\" supports Japanese and is available for PC and Mac.","whyItMatters":"The game's demo earned an \"Overwhelmingly Positive\" rating on Steam, a strong indicator of player reception for its unique pathogen-themed roguelike gameplay.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe six organ stages in \u0026#34;Pathogenic\u0026#34; are randomly generated and include environments such as the winding intestines and the beating heart, each with distinct characteristics. Players face immune cells like macrophages and T cells, as well as rival parasites. After defeating the final boss, hidden stages and 15 types of challenge modes become available. The game is developed by indie studio Aberrant Labs and published by Slug Disco, known for previous simulation titles. The launch price is 1,000 yen, with a 20% discount reducing it to 800 yen until July 31. The demo\u0026#39;s success-over 110,000 players and an \u0026#34;Overwhelmingly Positive\u0026#34; rating-helped drive more than 100,000 wishlist additions before release. The game also includes Japanese language support. Players can permanently upgrade their pathogen by collecting plasmid fragments, unlocking new pathogens and enhancements across runs.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Pathogenic is out now on Steam. You play a pathogen invading a human body, combining over 120 organelles to fight the immune system. The demo was 'Overwhelmingly Positive' with 110,000 players.","twitterPost":"Pathogenic launches on Steam with a 20% launch discount. Choose from seven parasites, explore six organ stages, and unlock hidden challenges. The demo already has over 100,000 wishlists.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Pathogenic, a roguelike shooter where you become a pathogen invading the human body, has launched on Steam. Developed by Aberrant Labs and published by Slug Disco, the game features over 120 organelles to combine and a demo that earned an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating. A 20% launch discount is available until July 31.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/013/G101302/20260716029/\",\"title\":\"Become a pathogen invading the human body and aim for complete control of the host: 'Pathogenic' now available on Steam\"},{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2607163n\",\"title\":\"Roguelike Shooter 'Pathogenic' Launches on Steam Today, July 16 - Over 120 Cell Parts with Vastly Changing Performance Based on Combinations\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":5170,"outputTokens":2373,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1784215415,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T15:18:50.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-16T15:22:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-16T15:18:50.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_674091e970f7c36b99e681e3","canonicalTitle":"人体に侵入した病原体になって宿主の完全制圧を目指す「Pathogenic」，Steamで配信開始","representativeArticleId":"a_668289a167429d14225de084","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":2,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Pathogenic\"],\"studios\":[\"Slug Disco\",\"Aberrant Labs\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-16T12:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-16T12:49:25.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-16T15:22:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/013/G101302/20260716029/","title":"人体に侵入した病原体になって宿主の完全制圧を目指す「Pathogenic」，Steamで配信開始"},{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2607163n","title":"“病原体”になって免疫と戦うローグライクシューティング『Pathogenic』がSteamで本日7月16日発売。120種類以上の細胞パーツは、組み合わせで性能が大きく変化"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Pathogenic"],"studios":["Slug Disco","Aberrant Labs"],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["\"Pathogenic\" launched on Steam on July 16, 2026.","The game is a 2D roguelike shooter developed by Aberrant Labs and published by Slug Disco.","Players choose from seven initial parasites and combine over 120 organelles and mutations.","The demo received an \"Overwhelmingly Positive\" rating on Steam and was played by over 110,000 people.","The launch price is 1,000 yen, with a 20% discount to 800 yen until July 31."]}