Become (video game)
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| Developer | Valentin Wirth |
| Publisher | Valentin Wirth |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | Planned 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure, 3D platformer |
| Mode | Single-player |
Become is an indie action adventure comedy video game developed and published by Czech designer Valentin Wirth.[1][2] The game was announced on February 14, 2026 and is planned to be released on Steam in the same year, with console releases planned to be announced in future.[3][4]
Gameplay
[edit]The player controls a single spermatozoon attempting to fertilize an egg, travelling through human reproductive system, facing different dangers alongside millions of other sperms.[5] The player swims through currents, encountering aggressive environments and antibodies, but can upgrade themselves through the collection of sugars and proteins in order to overtake other spermatozoons.[6]
Reception
[edit]The game has been largely highlighted as humouristic; Quinton O'Connor from TheGamer in his review mentioned that "there are days when I'm not sure if I even believe what I'm writing, and this is one of them".[5] Robin Valentine of PC Gamer wrote that "the name makes me laugh" and that the game looks "pretty silly and lightweight".[3] Developers stated, that the game also has educational purposes, and contains "humorous references to sperm and conception", without any explicit sexual acts, nudity or violence.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ↑ Žák, Miroslav (15 January 2026). "BECOME: A Sperm's Journey – česká hra o mikroskopické cestě za vznikem života". Visiongame (in Czech). Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ↑ Lennon, Jen (18 February 2026). "3D Platformer Become Is Finding Nemo If The Fish Was A Sperm". Kotaku. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- 1 2 Valentine, Robin (17 February 2026). "Newly announced action game Become lets you play as a sentient sperm trying to reach the egg, and yes I am just writing about it because of the name". PC Gamer. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ↑ Busby, James (16 February 2026). "Indie game 'Become' where you play as sperm racing to create life goes viral". Dexerto. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- 1 2 O'Connor, Quinton (16 February 2026). "Indie Game Called Become Is Going Viral Because It Lets You Play As A Sperm". TheGamer. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- 1 2 Taylor-Hill, Grant (16 February 2026). "Become is a Ballsy Indie Game That Has You Play as Sperm". Insider Gaming. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ↑ Clarke, Jon "Sikamikanico" (15 February 2026). "Play as Sperm in 'Become', Coming to PC via Steam in 2026". XboxEra. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
