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Watch trailer on Steam ↗The Lab Thing
Metapolis Games · Published by Metapolis Games · Official site ↗
Content notice: the game is now only dark, no gore or visual of blood
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
The lab thing is a first-person phycological horror game. Explore the mysterious life of an architect through a series of his nightmares. Gather all the mind notes, upgrade backpack items, solve puzzles and try to go deeper and deeper in the psyche of the lab thing!
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Action, Adventure, Simulation · 2026 · More free games
Explore the haunting psyche of The Lab Thing, an action-adventure-simulation where you gather mind notes and upgrade your gear to navigate through a series of nightmarish dreams.
About this game
WARNING: This video game may trigger seizures for some audience with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised.
The Lab Thing is a first-person survival horror game.
Explore a mysterious secret lab as the only body survived. Gather all the scientist's notes about the monster, upgrade backpack items, record information and try to escape before you join the body collection of the lab thing!
The Lab Thing is a first-person survival horror game.
Explore a mysterious secret lab as the only body survived. Gather all the scientist's notes about the monster, upgrade backpack items, record information and try to escape before you join the body collection of the lab thing!
Environment
the game is set in a secret underground lab that is haunted by a monster that likes to collect human bodies. You will explore an atmospheric underground abandoned lab, wander through tight corridors, check out every dead room, and get lost in the endless presence of afterlife.Storyline
This lab is cursed with its past. The secret project that turned against its creators. The symbol of human failure walks right behind you and not only protects his murderous victory but listens to potentials for future. As a player, you will relive parts of this dark past, find the memory of its nature and explore the need to survive.Gameplay
in this game you are a normal defenseless human being; no weapons could save you from the monster finding you from the next corner, behind the door, hidden in the closet or inside a body bag. You’ll be able to pick up key elements, interact with the environment, and search for door keys that may help you escape this nightmare reservoir of human failure.Key Features
- For fans of experimental escape room stories
- you are here for peace no gun can stop this guy. Although the ending is quite shocking
- An unpredicted Ai that can be anywhere near his collection and surprises you!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 & 11 64-bit version
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
- Memory: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X with 1GB Memory
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 & 11 64-bit version
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
- Memory: 16 MB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X with 1GB Memory
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Supported Languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
The dev is alive and working on the game quietly announcement
Needed to say Im still alive and working on this game at nights. Will surprise you with details Love your community and care ːsteamthumbsupː thanks!Read full article on Community Announcements (MetapolisGames)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Whole game has been revisited!
The Descent Begins Anew The game has undergone a complete transformation. What began as a simple descent is now a fully reimagined psychological horror experience. You’ll enter a world shaped by obsession, fear, and memory where every structure hides a secret, and every shadow has meaning. This isn’t just a visual update; it’s a new journey into the subconscious. Welcome to the New Version I’ve rebuilt the entire experience from the ground up with new levels, deeper mechanics, and a haunting atmosphere that reflects the mind’s descent into darkness. This is no longer the game you once knew. Step carefully—the architect has changed, and so has the nightmare.Read full article on Community Announcements (MetapolisGames)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update
Hello all, After a series of travel around the world for inspiration, I'm thrilled to share a quick update on bug fixes in the menu and the return of the default game theme until the next demo update. The game looks healthy so far. Stay tuned for more exciting developments! Best, Siavash Updates: new content details UI bug fixes optimization blood fix voices optimizedRead full article on Community Announcements (siavashc1373)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Lab Thing Demo
Get ready to step into the spine-chilling world of "The Lab Thing," where fear and science collide in a first-person horror survival experience. In this game, you'll find yourself trapped within the eerie confines of an abandoned research facility, where unspeakable experiments have gone horribly wrong. Uncover the secrets of the lab, confront horrifying creatures, and navigate through a hauntingly atmospheric environment that will keep you on the edge of your seat. What is the lab thing? its not an easy answer. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44642380/e50b82912fda3de667a1ef0a8c11f5a9f3defc83.jpg "The Lab Thing" demo promises to deliver a taste of the spine-tingling horrors that await in the full game. This is a game that horror enthusiasts and gamers alike won't want to miss. The Lab Thing embarks on a journey that will leave you questioning the boundaries between science and nightmare. Can you survive the horrors lurking within the lab's darkened halls? The demo release is just the beginning...Read full article on Community Announcements (siavashc1373)
