Mission Biotech: Become a Virtual Scientist Fighting Pathogens

6/20/2026, 10:44:31 AM

Release date: 5/13/2020

Tags: #simulation #adventure #science #medical-sim #education

User Reviews

Score: 90%Positive
Review Count: 29 reviews
Fetched At: 6/20/2026, 10:44:31 AM

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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 6/20/2026, 10:44:31 AM

Key highlight

Mission Biotech is a free-to-play single-player simulation and adventure game where players join a virtual team to combat dangerous pathogens using realistic lab equipment and procedures.

Who this is for

A great choice for those interested in science and simulation.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

3.0 GHz processor or equivalent

No PassMark data — please check the manufacturer's site

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

3-D graphics card with 256 MB memory and support for hardware transformation and lighting

Comfortable play target

140 pts(~130% above spec of 108 pts)

Parts near this range

Radeon HD 4290140 pts RADEON HD 6350140 pts Mobility Radeon HD 3650139 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

Mission Biotech is a free-to-play single-player adventure and simulation game developed by Virtual Heroes and published by Applied Research Associates, Inc. It's designed to educate middle school students and above on the real-world concepts, procedures, and tools used in biotechnology laboratories. Players step into the role of a virtual team member tasked with combating the spread of dangerous pathogens under a ticking clock.

Highlights

Educational Simulation: Immerse yourself in a virtual biotech lab, learning scientific concepts and procedures through hands-on gameplay.
Engaging Gameplay: Utilize fully functional, high-tech laboratory equipment, collect badges and clues, and unlock mini-games that reinforce learning.
Replayable Missions: Features a randomized virus database and numerous missions, offering hours of replayable content with guidance from virtual Lab Directors and staff.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for students in middle school and higher, as well as anyone interested in learning about biotechnology, medical simulation, and science in an interactive and engaging way. Its educational focus makes it a great tool for learning while playing.