Can you bring about the end of human history? In Plague Inc., your mission is as darkly thrilling as it is strategic: evolve a deadly, global plague and wipe out humanity before it can find a cure. Developed by Ndemic Creations, this game fuses high-level strategy with a terrifyingly realistic simulation. Starting with a single infected individual—your Patient Zero—you must outsmart and outlast global governments, scientists, and healthcare systems in a desperate battle for domination.
Take Over the World With Your Deadly Pathogen, and Fight Against It
Praised by global media like The Economist, The Guardian, and The New York Post, Plague Inc. has captivated millions of players around the world. Even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took notice, inviting the developer to speak on the game's realism and accuracy. Later, the game collaborated with the World Health Organization to create Plague Inc: The Cure, an expansion that lets you fight against the very virus you once engineered.
Hyper-Realistic Simulation
Plague Inc. stands out thanks to its detailed world-building and advanced AI systems that react dynamically to your every move. You’ll face evolving global defenses, adaptive government policies, and real-world inspired challenges as your virus spreads.
12 Distinct Pathogens
Each of the 12 disease types comes with its own mechanics and play style—from bacteria and viruses to mind-controlling parasites like the Neurax Worm and reanimated plagues like the Necroa Virus. Every pathogen requires a unique strategy to conquer the globe.
Global Reach
Infect over 50 countries, customize hundreds of disease traits, and adapt to thousands of world events. From climate changes to border closures, you must evolve your strategy to remain one step ahead.
Strategic Depth with Tutorials
Whether you're new to strategy games or a seasoned tactician, Plague Inc.’s intuitive interface and robust help system guide you through the basics and beyond. Learn how to manipulate transmission, resistance, and symptom evolution to perfection.
Save/Load + Competitive Play
Track your progress with full Save/Load support and measure your skill with global leaderboards and achievements. Speed Runs and real-life scenarios provide replayability that’s both challenging and satisfying.
Expansion Content & Languages
Expansion packs add new game modes, including saving the world from pandemics in Plague Inc: The Cure. The game supports English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, and Russian—making it truly global.
FAQs
1. How do I start playing Plague Inc.?
Start by choosing a pathogen and a country for Patient Zero. Then evolve your disease's traits to improve its transmission, severity, and lethality while outsmarting global efforts to stop you.
2. Is Plague Inc. scientifically accurate?
While it is a simulation game, Plague Inc. incorporates realistic models of disease spread and global responses. Its accuracy led to collaborations with the CDC and WHO.
3. What makes each disease type unique?
Each of the 12 disease types (e.g., virus, fungus, prion, Neurax Worm) comes with its own set of strengths, weaknesses, and strategic approaches that radically change gameplay.
4. Can I play as the cure instead of the virus?
Yes! In the expansion Plague Inc: The Cure, you reverse roles and try to contain and cure a deadly outbreak before it wipes out humanity.
5. Is the game available in multiple languages?
Absolutely. Plague Inc. is localized in multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Italian.
Version History
v1.19.17—7 Feb, 2024
Save the world from a novel virus emerging from the melting permafrost!
New Special Pandemic for Plague Inc: The Cure.
Race to analyse an unknown disease.
Adapt to the new threat with new initiatives, abilities and tactics.
Discover the mystery behind the Frozen Virus!
1.19.17 - Bug fixes and improvements.
v1.19.16—22 Jan, 2024
Save the world from a novel virus emerging from the melting permafrost!
New Special Pandemic for Plague Inc: The Cure.
Race to analyse an unknown disease.
Adapt to the new threat with new initiatives, abilities and tactics.
Discover the mystery behind the Frozen Virus!
1.19.16 - Bug fixes and improvements.
v1.19.15—25 Jan, 2024
Save the world from a novel virus emerging from the melting permafrost!
New Special Pandemic for Plague Inc: The Cure.
Race to analyse an unknown disease.
Adapt to the new threat with new initiatives, abilities and tactics.
Discover the mystery behind the Frozen Virus!
1.19.15 - Bug fixes and improvements.
