Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 64 bit Processeur : Dual Core Processor, 2.5 GHz or Higher Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DX11 compatible video card Espace disque : 400 MB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires
Lab Rat
Logic puzzles wrapped in sharp satire are pulling players deep into the experience, with 135 users lingering happily between 10 and 25 hours. Overall, 377 post-release reviews out of 389 lean positive, establishing a 97 percent approval rating.
What it's about: Vous êtes surveillé, profilé et jugé dans un monde où votre seule interaction avec d’autres joueurs est via la rétroaction qu’ils fournissent à l’IA qui vous emprisonne.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 170 | 164 | 5 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 122 | 109 | 7 | 6 |
| Content / longevity | 28 | 19 | 1 | 8 |
| Graphics / art | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Value for money | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Performance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.1 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 11 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 25 % of players.
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Strengths
- Brain-teasing mechanics drive the praise, with 164 positive mentions out of 170 for gameplay.
- Sharp writing and wit capture the community's attention, highlighted by 109 positive mentions out of 122 for the story.
- Comedic dialogue resonates strongly, reflected by 49 mentions of humor.
- Grid-based puzzling satisfies logic fans, evidenced by 23 mentions of sokoban.
Weaknesses
- Narrative pacing misses the mark for some, resulting in 6 negative mentions out of 122 for the story.
- Overall volume leaves certain players wanting more, leading to 8 negative mentions out of 28 regarding content.
Who is it for?
Puzzle enthusiasts who appreciate satirical storytelling and smart mechanical twists will find an immensely rewarding experience here.
Is Lab Rat worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 389 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Brain-teasing mechanics drive the praise. Current price: 12,67€ (35% off).
Verdict
Lab Rat delivers a remarkably polished puzzle adventure backed by a 97 percent post-release approval across 389 reviews. While a few players note room for expanded content, the razor-sharp wit and clever mechanical design make it an essential stop for puzzle fans.
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