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Against the Gradient

Against the Gradient overview

Cogent Education | Jul 10, 2017 | game

Released

0players observed · 22 September 2026 - 11:58:20 UTC

CasualIndieSimulationEducationPuzzleSteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak1
  • Units sold (VGI)128
  • Revenue (VGI)$289
  • Review score100% positive

Against the Gradient dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak1
  • Units sold (VGI)128
  • Revenue (VGI)$289
  • Review score100% positive
  • Total reviews3
  • Release dateJul 10, 2017
  • DeveloperCogent Education
  • PublisherCogent Education

Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation

Company pages: Developer: Cogent EducationPublisher: Cogent Education

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Game overview

Overview

Against the Gradient comes from Cogent Education and is published by Cogent Education. It arrived on Steam on Jul 10, 2017, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Includes level editor, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Against the Gradient's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 11:58:20 UTC, with a tracked peak near 1. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 100% positive across 3 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Against the Gradient is available in 1 languages including:

English

regional rating details listed by Steam when available

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listedSSE2 instruction set support.1 GB RAMDX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.100 MB available space
macOSMinimumMac OS X 10.8+SSE2 instruction set support.1 GB RAMDX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.100 MB available space
LinuxMinimumUbuntu 12.04+, SteamOS+SSE2 instruction set support.1 GB RAMDX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.100 MB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Against the Gradient has sold up to 128 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $289. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Against the Gradient overview details

Against the Gradient combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store 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 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!

SteamPulse editorial summary

Against the Gradient is listed as a game with $2.99. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Includes level editor, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Casual, Indie, and Simulation. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 11:58:20 UTC, a tracked peak of 1, and 100% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameAgainst the Gradient
Steam App ID664660
Typegame
Release dateJul 10, 2017
DeveloperCogent Education
PublisherCogent Education
Price$2.99
PlatformsWindows, macOS, and Linux
GenresCasual, Indie, Simulation
CategoriesSingle-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Includes level editor, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players0 · 22 September 2026 - 11:58:20 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak1
Positive reviews3
Negative reviews0
Total reviews3
Positive percent100%
Review type3 user reviews
RecommendationsNot available
Average playtimeNot available

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateJul 10, 2017
Official Steam feed update (UTC)Not available
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)22 September 2026 - 11:58:20 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 11:58:20 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 11:58:20 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
Punch throughNo description
Yo, they go from high to low.No description
Transporter, I said "Stop!"No description
An exclusive bunchNo description
That's a lot of particles!No description
Against The GradientNo description
Nano RoboticsNo description
Gradient ControlNo description
Co-operationNo description
Anti-what?No description

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/664660
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/664660/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/664660
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Against the Gradient

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Against the Gradient?

Against the Gradient's latest SteamPulse observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 11:58:20 UTC, with a tracked peak of 1 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. The tracked peak is the highest value stored by SteamPulse and may not cover activity from before tracking began.

Is Against the Gradient growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 0 players; the highest observed daily value is 0 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Against the Gradient?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are Canada (100%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to Canada (53.1%), United States (8.2%), China (7.8%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to Canada (64.9%), United States (6.8%), China (6.4%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to Canada (41.8%), United States (10.2%), China (9.6%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Against the Gradient?

Against the Gradient currently sits at 100% positive across 3 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 3 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as 3 user reviews.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Against the Gradient have?

Against the Gradient currently has about 89 tracked Steam followers as of 11 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Against the Gradient?

Against the Gradient is currently listed at $2.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

3 user reviews

100% positive, 3 positive, 0 negative

Price and discount

$2.99

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Linux

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Includes level editor, Family Sharing

Achievements

22

Platform releases
  • Steam 10 July 2017

DLC and packages

Against the GradientBuy Against the Gradient #188706$2.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

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

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