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The Lab

The Lab cover art
Developer
Valve
Released
Apr 5, 2016
Steam reviews
95% of players recommend it, from 6,699 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
Tags
Free To Play
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On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Frame

Proton: SilverSteam Frame: Unsupported

This game runs under Proton with minor issues, per ProtonDB reports (57 reports). Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Frame.

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

Set in a pocket universe of Aperture Science, The Lab offers a wide range of ways to enjoy VR, all in one application.

Slingshot

  • Begin your career as a Calibration Trainee by recklessly destroying everything in the Aperture Storage Annex using the Core Calibration slingshot.

Longbow

  • Use your archery skills to defend your noble castle gate from a rampaging but adorable and equally noble horde of attackers.

Xortex

  • Are you a bad enough dude to become a Xortex ace? Relive the golden era of gaming -- only this time, it's all around you.

Postcards

  • Visit exotic, far-off locales from the comfort of your own head.

Human Medical Scan

  • Explore the intricate beauty of the human body through a highly detailed model created from a series of CT medical scans.

Solar System

  • Why watch shows about the vast majesty of space when you can jump in and see it for yourself? Have educational space-fun while putting Neil Degrasse-Tyson out of business.

Robot Repair

  • Can you repair a robot? Good, because Aperture Science's Human Diversity Outreach Program is now hiring.

Secret Shop

  • The fantasy equivalent of a twenty-four-hour convenience store is now open for business! Peruse artifacts, shop for familiars and cast a spell or two at Dota's Secret Shop!

System requirements

As Steam lists them.

Windows

Minimum

OS *
Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
Processor
Intel® i5-4590, AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970, AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or better, Video Output: HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 or newer
VR Support
SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale
Additional Notes
1x USB 2.0 or better port also required