Osmos Android FAQ

General

Where can I buy the Android version of Osmos?
How can I tell which version of Osmos I’m running?

Technical and Preferences

Osmos is crashing when I log into Google+ and/or on startup!
Osmos isn’t running well on my [insert tablet/handset name here]. What to do?
The three-finger tap to pause/exit isn’t working for me.
What kind of “anonymous stats” are you gathering?

Gameplay

Osmos is hard — help!


Where can I buy the Android version of Osmos?
As of Dec 4, 2024, you can once again get it on Google Play!


How can I tell which version of Osmos I’m running?
You can see the Osmos version and build number in the lower right-hand corner of the Osmos ‘Credits’ screen (accessed via the “Saturn” icon in the main menu).


Technical and Preferences


Osmos is crashing when I log into Google+ and/or on startup!
You’re running a very old version of Osmos. Please update here.


Osmos isn’t running well on my [insert tablet/handset name here]. What to do?

  • First of all, make sure you’re running the latest version.
  • Second, you may want to check in on our Android forum, as nothing else can keep up with the speed and helpfulness of an online community. (Though it’s quiet there these days as well.)
  • If the forums don’t do the trick, email us at webmaster@hemispheregames.com and we’ll do our best to help you


The three-finger tap to pause/exit isn’t working for me.
Some Android devices don’t support “jazzhand!” (i.e. tracking more than two touch points). Instead, simply tap your device’s menu button to bring up the menu.


Gameplay


Osmos is hard — help!
We’ve done our best to create a smooth difficulty curve in Osmos; however, the last couple of levels of each Arcade mode are intended to be truly hard. For those of you having a difficult time in the Odyssey, check out our video tutorial (it was made right after the iPad release, but it’s 100% applicable to the Android version as well),

Also, you can skip up to three levels in the Odyssey; if you’re stuck, skip a level via the in-game pause menu (three-finger tap).

Happy Osmoting! :)