Physarum - Slime Mold
Emergent Natural Intelligence
Free · In‑App Purchases
Watch emergent life unfold. Physarum is a captivating, agent-based simulation of slime mold behavior, powered by simple rules and stunning visuals.
Physarum is a visually rich simulation inspired by the behavior of Physarum polycephalum, a real-life slime mold known for its ability to form networks, solve mazes, and demonstrate decentralized intelligence — all without a brain.
Using thousands of autonomous agents, the app models how simple behaviors like sensing, turning, and trail-following can lead to mesmerizing, complex patterns. Agents detect pheromone trails in their environment, steer toward stronger signals, move forward, and leave trails of their own — creating a continuously evolving system.
With an intuitive UI, you can:
- Adjust agent parameters: sensor range, angles, movement, and trail strength
- Explore chaotic, branching, or self-organizing behaviors
- Save and restore interesting formations
- Visualize trails using vibrant color modes
- Tap, paint, and nudge the system to influence its growth
Whether you’re curious about artificial life, fascinated by emergent systems, or just enjoy watching hypnotic patterns, Physarum offers a meditative and educational experience like no other.
- New painting tools
- Other fixes and improvements
The developer, Latook Games, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Latook Software PTY LTD
- Size
- 31.5 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Big developer tip $5.99
- Small developer tip $1.99
- Big developer tip $5.99
- Medium developer tip $3.99
- Small developer tip $1.99
- Medium developer tip $3.99
- Copyright
- © Latook Software Pty Ltd