The Lab Thing

December 31, 2026
Simulator Adventure
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The lab thing is a first-person survival horror game. Explore a mysterious secret lab and play as the only human left alive. Gather all the scientist's notes about the monster, upgrade backpack items, record information and try to escape before you join the body collection of the lab thing!
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Release Date December 31, 2026
Game Modes Single player
Perspective First person
Themes Action, Horror
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