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Stock up on ammo, upgrade your guns, defeat the Crawling Queen's minions and escape the lab.
Crawling Lab is a fps, action roguelike and shooter game
developed and published by eTIRUe.
Released on June 16th 2024 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 4 languages: English, Korean, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.
It has received 715 reviews of which 593 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.
The Steam community has classified Crawling Lab into these genres:
FPS
Action Roguelike
Shooter
Roguelite
PvE
3D
First-Person
Roguelike
Action
Robots
Physics
Singleplayer
Combat
Science
Realistic
Female Protagonist
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Crawling Lab:
| UI | Subtitle | Audio | |
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| English | |||
| Korean | |||
| Simplified Chinese | |||
| Japanese |
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: All newer version of Windows 10 (newer than version 1909.1350) and Windows 11 with support for DirectX 12 Agility SDK are supported.
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 12 (with Shader Model 6.6 atomics), or Vulkan (VK_KHR_shader_atomic_int64)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
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Crawling Lab is a compact first-person action roguelite that takes a deliberately unusual approach to the familiar secret-laboratory scenario. Developed and published by eTIRUe, it combines firearm combat, randomized upgrades, resource management, artificial-life enemies, and mature character designs into an experience that clearly knows the niche it wants to occupy. It does not have the scale or mechanical sophistication of a major FPS, but its straightforward structure makes it surprisingly easy to pick up and enjoy. The story revolves around a secluded research facility operated by Selen Industry, where artificial organisms called Biodolls were being developed. Things fall apart when a web-crawling artificial intelligence takes control of a new Biodoll, adopts the identity of the Crawling Queen, and seizes the laboratory. The protagonist enters the facility to retrieve research materials but becomes stranded after an unexpected accident. What begins as a recovery operation consequently becomes a fight for survival and escape. Storytelling remains secondary to combat, but the premise gives the action enough context to keep the journey interesting. The concept of a rogue AI controlling artificial humanoid creatures has potential for genuine science-fiction horror, although the game regularly trades serious tension for exaggerated and sexually suggestive enemy designs. The Biodolls are an important part of its identity, and the mature presentation means the game is aimed at a particular audience rather than players seeking a conventional horror shooter. Gunplay provides the foundation of the experience. Players must keep ammunition stocked, improve their weapons, manage encounters, and eliminate increasingly troublesome enemies while advancing through the facility. Controls are intentionally simple, allowing the action to begin without a lengthy learning period. The shooting lacks the weight and sophistication found in larger FPS productions, but it is responsive enough to support the roguelite structure. Conserving ammunition and choosing when to engage enemies also prevent combat from becoming completely mindless. Progression gives the action more personality. Various traits and upgrades can strengthen the player during a run, while improved firearms make later encounters more manageable. The upgrade system is approachable rather than excessively complicated, so players can experiment without spending long periods analyzing statistics. This accessibility works in the game's favor, although those expecting the enormous build diversity of a deeper roguelite may find the available systems comparatively modest. Enemy presentation is arguably its most recognizable feature. The Biodolls combine artificial-life concepts with attractive and deliberately provocative humanoid designs. Their appearance creates a strange contrast with the dangerous laboratory setting, giving the game an identity that is part action shooter, part science-fiction experiment, and part adult-oriented fan service. Players should be aware that sexualized imagery and some nudity are part of the package. This will naturally limit its appeal, but the presentation is consistent with the experience the game intends to deliver. The laboratory itself provides an appropriate backdrop, though environmental variety is not one of the game's greatest strengths. Repeated encounters and similar surroundings can eventually make longer sessions feel somewhat repetitive. Fortunately, the relatively focused structure keeps the experience from becoming unnecessarily bloated. Extra content becoming available after reaching the ending also gives dedicated players a reason to continue beyond their first successful completion, while achievements provide additional objectives for completionists. Steam Deck compatibility is officially rated Playable rather than Verified. The game runs successfully on SteamOS and its default graphics configuration performs well on the handheld, making portable play practical. There are nevertheless some compromises. Certain functions may require touchscreen input, a virtual keyboard, or a community controller configuration, while controller prompts can occasionally display icons intended for other input devices. Some text can also appear small, and the native Steam Deck resolution may need to be selected manually. These issues prevent a fully seamless handheld experience, but they are not severe enough to make the game unsuitable for Deck users. The technical footprint is relatively modest in storage terms, requiring around 4 GB, although its PC requirements call for a modern 64-bit Windows environment, 8 GB of memory, and compatible DirectX 12 or Vulkan graphics hardware. Steam Cloud, achievements, and Family Sharing are supported. The game remains primarily designed as a single-player experience, which suits its isolated laboratory atmosphere and progression structure. Crawling Lab ultimately works because it keeps its ambitions focused. Its mixture of FPS combat, roguelite upgrades, ammunition management, science-fiction themes, and provocative Biodoll designs creates something more distinctive than its relatively small scope might initially suggest. Repetition, limited environmental variety, straightforward gunplay, and a light narrative prevent it from becoming an exceptional shooter, but there is enough substance behind its unusual presentation to make it more than a novelty. For players comfortable with its mature aesthetic, this is an entertaining indie shooter that understands its audience and delivers a simple but enjoyable progression loop. The combination of improving weapons, selecting upgrades, fighting unusual enemies, and gradually overcoming the laboratory makes for a satisfying experience without demanding an enormous time investment. Its rougher edges are noticeable, particularly on Steam Deck, yet the core gameplay remains accessible and engaging. Rating: 7/10
Simple, but effective. Feels very barebones at first, but different levels of game clearing enable new enemies, which are the main draw here. Kind of evokes memories of clearing Fallout 3 subways, If you want hardcore runs of something like that and don't mind the aesthetic, consider it. I haven't cleared all the content, yet, only just unlocked the two last enemies and other challenges, but I do tend to hold back on player upgrades.
So, I'm just gonna be straight up. I saw the "Sexual Content" tag and thought there'd be more to that than skin-tight latex suits on busty babes. If you're looking for anything more than eye-candy, definitely look elsewhere. On that note, though, I was quite surprised to find a pretty solid FPS/Roguelike. Like, it's not doing anything ground breaking but I genuinely enjoy playing this game. I found it pretty frustrating at first because the ammo economy was ROUGH, but getting those upgrades helped a lot. Overall, I can pretty easily recommend this at full price. The only other thing for me to mention is that - and maybe I'm just a ♥♥♥♥♥ about eerie atmospheres - this game can feel pretty creepy. Like, I always felt like if I lingered too long on any map something was gonna get me, y'know? TL;DR, It's a hard 6, light 6.5 out of 10. Get it if you like the genre and/or busty babes kicking your ass.
This is a tentative recommendation. I personally really like the latex-like bodysuits and weird ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up cyberdolls as erotic concepts, but the performance isnt good, the gameplay loop is... not so great. If there was more explicit H-content (though this is an issue with all of eTIRu's games) it would be a much easier recommendation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crawling Lab is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.
No, Crawling Lab is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Crawling Lab received 593 positive votes out of a total of 715 achieving a rating of 7.84.
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Crawling Lab was developed and published by eTIRUe.
Yes, Crawling Lab is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Crawling Lab is not playable on MacOS.
No, Crawling Lab is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Crawling Lab is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Crawling Lab is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Crawling Lab does not support VR.
Crawling Lab is a single-player game.
No, Crawling Lab does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Crawling Lab does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Crawling Lab does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Crawling Lab is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Crawling Lab.
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Last Updates| Steam data | 27 September 2026 22:55 UTC |
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| SteamSpy data | 18 October 2026 08:33 UTC |
| Steam price | 26 October 2026 20:12 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 18 October 2026 15:52 UTC |
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Developer
eTIRUe
Publisher
eTIRUe
Release
16 Jun 2024
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