Game overview
The Lab
Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!
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- Steam reviews
- 94.9% positive 6,389 reviews · via SteamSpy
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About this game Read the full description
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!
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All news on Steam ↗System requirements Windows
Windows
Minimum
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
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Valve
- Brazilian rating
- 6
- Steam Germany rating
- 6
- Content warning
- This collection includes instances of cartoon violence and a human medical scan.
- Features
- Single-player, Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, VR Support, SteamVR Collectibles, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*, French, German, Czech, Finnish, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Swedish, Italian, Japanese, Spanish - Spain, Danish, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
*languages with full audio support - Support
- Support site ↗
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
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Valve compatibility test
Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (21)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| French | Yes | No | Yes |
| German | Yes | No | Yes |
| Czech | Yes | No | Yes |
| Finnish | Yes | No | Yes |
| Hungarian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Polish | Yes | No | Yes |
| Portuguese - Portugal | Yes | No | Yes |
| Portuguese - Brazil | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ukrainian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Bulgarian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Swedish | Yes | No | Yes |
| Italian | Yes | No | No |
| Japanese | Yes | No | Yes |
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | No | No |
| Danish | Yes | No | No |
| Korean | Yes | No | Yes |
| Russian | Yes | No | No |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | No | Yes |
| Traditional Chinese | Yes | No | Yes |
| Turkish | Yes | No | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Lab free to play?
Yes, The Lab is free to play on Steam.
What genre is The Lab?
The Lab is a Free To Play game.
Who developed The Lab?
The Lab was developed by Valve and published by Valve.
What platforms does The Lab support?
Available on Steam for Windows.
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