Underplayed Gems

Laboratory (2022)

Laboratory cover
Developer
Far-Bear
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual, Free To Play, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 35 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A straightforward action game where you fight a series of boss creatures, each rewarding upgrades that help you take on the next challenge.

actioncasualfree to playindieboss battlesreflex basedupgrade progression

What players say

Players praise the boss fights for their unique attack patterns, but note the game is short and has minor bugs. Some find the platforming frustrating and wish for more lives or a health bar.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.