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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Very Positive (21) - 90% of the 21 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
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Overwhelmingly Positive (6,180) - 95% of the 6,180 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Apr 5, 2016
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By VR Aficionado's March 13, 2017

“Good fun with decent and FREE content. Play fetch with a robot dog as you ignore your real one. Visit amazing places as you don't go anywhere. Giant sling shot anyone? Break the 4th wall. A VR Sampler”

 

About This Game

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!

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This collection includes instances of cartoon violence and a human medical scan.

System Requirements

    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
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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