A downloadable game for Windows and macOS

Since the beginning of mankind, one rule has defined our species. Kings and paupers alike sit in its shadow, though unconscious of its true potential. On its very back, we built our laws, rulers, and civilizations. Through its power, we rose into the dominant species we are today. Without it, we are undone. 
    Thus far, it has held, shielding us time and time again, protecting us from countless errors as we stumble blindly through life after life. A silent protector, asking nothing in return. But we have taken it for granted.
    Our world is changing.
    A microscopic, otherwise unremarkable life-form has done the impossible. It has punctured the thin membrane of reality, revealed the crumbling foundations of our society, and exposed us where we least expected it. It has broken the rule.
     Come, and bear witness to the final days of humanity. Herald its arrival, and show us the depth of our folly. Show us what happens when the little becomes the many. Show us all why you never break…
    The Five Second Rule.

HOW TO PLAY

    Left Click as fast as you can on the fallen food to add bacteria before the timer runs out. The bacteria you create have certain stats, and will grow and die on the food at a certain rate. You can choose to spend some of the created bacteria to use the cards in your hand, activating powerful effects. Create as much bacteria as you can, and see if you can do enough damage to be a truly lethal disease.
    In between rounds, you will choose a new card to swap with one in your existing deck, choose carefully, as your next host will be exponentially more powerful than the previous victim. Craft a truly deadly build, and see if you have what it takes to overcome the punishing later stages and see it through to the bitter end.

Download

Download
5SR_04.zip 529 MB
Download
5SR_mac.zip 488 MB

Install instructions

Unzip the folder and run the .exe file.

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