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Talking Bacteria is an interactive virtual pet game with an educational twist. You don’t just poke and feed a generic cartoon blob. You adopt a living, breathing (well, dividing) microorganism modeled after real bacteria shapes:

Designed by the legendary Outfit7 (the creators of the Talking Tom & Friends franchise), Talking Bacteria John offered a refreshingly gross and funny alternative to the typical cute pets. If you are feeling nostalgic or looking for a simple novelty app to kill time, here is why John is worth a look.

There is a different, widely available app called Talking John Dog & Soundboard on sites like Uptodown that is often confused with the bacteria character.

Talking Bacteria John is a weird, silly, and nostalgic trip. It’s the kind of app that doesn't take itself too seriously, and sometimes, that’s exactly what you need on your phone.

Since the original bacteria game is unavailable, Android users often look for these alternatives: Talking John Dog & Soundboard : Available on sites like