Against the Gradient
Cogent Education · Cogent Education · Jul 10, 2017
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Against the Gradient - Steam Charts & Historical Stats
A microscopic world is in need of your help! Add transporters to membranes to move molecules and ions into and out of cells. Explore historical player activity and pricing for Against the Gradient. Player-count data was last observed May 1, 2026.
Price
$2.99
Genre
Casual
Developer
Cogent Education
Against the Gradient player count and price summary
- Current players
- Unavailable
- All-time peak
- Unavailable
- 24-hour player change
- Unavailable
- Current US price
- $2.99
Player count last observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.
Media gallery 5 screenshots · 1 videos
Screenshots
Videos
Against the Gradient trailer
Game Insights
Buy Verdict
Watch — $2.99.
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
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~4 days until next sale
Value Score
Great Value — 86th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 86th percentile. Priced as Market at $2.99.
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Market pricing tier
Genre Benchmarks
Value Ratio
Top 14%
Player count
Price History
Lowest Price
$2.99
Mar 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$2.99
US region
No Recent Price History
Price history data will appear here once more pricing information becomes available.
System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
macOS
Linux
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows XP SP2+
- Processor: SSE2 instruction set support.
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.
- Storage: 100 MB available space
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS: Mac OS X 10.8+
- Processor: SSE2 instruction set support.
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Linux Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04+, SteamOS+
- Processor: SSE2 instruction set support.
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Pricing
Paid Game
CDN$ 3.29 (CAD)
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Includes level editor
Family Sharing
Tags
Casual
Education
Indie
Level Editor
Mouse only
Puzzle
Science
Simulation
Time Manipulation
Touch-Friendly
Supported Languages
English
Official Website
http://againstthegradient.com/
Current Pricing
💰
CDN$ 3.29
Regular Price
Historical low: $2.99
(Mar 2026)
Achievement Difficulty
Global unlock percentages are not exact completion or retention metrics.
Achievements measured
22
Hunter score
52.3 / 100
SteamIQHQ inference from rarity and count
Progression analysis
Achievement rarity is available, but milestone order is not defensible.
Rarest achievements
Last but not least
11.7%
Anti-co-operation
12.2%
Hard Times
12.7%
Heavy Lifter
12.7%
All together now
13.6%
Difficulty distribution
Ultra rare (<1%)0
Very rare (1–5%)0
Rare (5–20%)9
Uncommon (20–50%)7
Common (50%+)6
Observed Sep 25, 2026 14:25 UTC · fresh
Additional Information
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Achievements
22
total achievements
Featured:
Punch through
Yo, they go from high to low.
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Support
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Purchase Options
1
package options
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About This Game
A microscopic world is in need of your help! Add transporters to membranes to move molecules and ions into and out of cells. Your goal is to reach specific concentrations.
Detailed Description
A microscopic world is in need of your help! Add transporters to membranes to move molecules and ions into and out of cells. Your goal is to reach specific concentrations.
Over 20 unique puzzles will help you master the principles of cellular transport. Use channels, co-transporters, and antiporters to master facilitated diffusion and active transport.
Think you understand how transporters diffuse molecules and ions across the membrane? Try making your own puzzles with the built in level editor!
Features:
Over 20 unique puzzles will help you master the principles of cellular transport. Use channels, co-transporters, and antiporters to master facilitated diffusion and active transport.
Think you understand how transporters diffuse molecules and ions across the membrane? Try making your own puzzles with the built in level editor!
Features:
- Over 20 puzzles ranging from a gentle introduction to challenging mind benders.
- Speed up and slow down time to play at your own pace.
- 16 transporters including real proteins found in your body and imaginative nano-robots.
- Puzzle mechanics based on real biological principles of cellular transport.
- Built-in level editor lets you take control and make your own levels to challenge your friends!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Against the Gradient worth buying right now?
Watch — $2.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Against the Gradient go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Against the Gradient free to play?
Against the Gradient costs $2.99 on Steam.
What genre is Against the Gradient?
Against the Gradient is a Casual, Indie, Simulation game.
Who developed Against the Gradient?
Against the Gradient was developed by Cogent Education and published by Cogent Education.
What platforms does Against the Gradient support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.
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