Physarum - Slime Mold 4+

Name: Physarum - Slime Mold
Author: Latook Games

Emergent Natural Intelligence

Latook Games

- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases

Description

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.

Apr 30, 2025

Version 1.2.0

- Art Mode UX improvements: now you can adjust its behaviour as you need.

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.