Underplayed Gems

Creature Lab (2023)

Creature Lab cover
Developer
Image Power S.A.
Publisher
Image Power S.A., HeartBeat Games, PlayWay S.A.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
2.8 of 5, 399 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Experimenting with mutagens and attaching body parts in a chaotic, darkly playful laboratory feels like a mad scientist sandbox with a tense, methodical rhythm.

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Screenshots

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