Lab Rat

Item: Lab Rat
Rating: 100
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-04-21

Summary

Excellent, challenging puzzle design
Humorous writing and engaging story
Unique monochrome puzzle mechanic
Well-optimized for Steam Deck
Short playtime versus price
Bugs in Rat Princess missions

Categories

Puzzle Solving Single-player Story Deductive Reasoning Puzzle AI Companion System Narrative Adventure

Reviews (sample size): 66
Helpful reviews: 79%
Unhelpful reviews: 21%
Protest reviews: 0%

100%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
0%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 134
Negative points: 19
Gameplay points: 20
Perf. points: 1
Rec. points: 33
Misc points: 3

Point	Description	Importance
Excellent, challenging puzzle design Description The puzzles are well-designed, challenging, and rewarding, with a difficulty curve that gradually increases. Many reviewers compare the puzzle design and humor to Portal, while also noting the game's unique identity. The puzzles are engaging and mentally stimulating, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment. Importance 95%	The puzzles are well-designed, challenging, and rewarding, with a difficulty curve that gradually increases. Many reviewers compare the puzzle design and humor to Portal, while also noting the game's unique identity. The puzzles are engaging and mentally stimulating, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment.	95%
Humorous writing and engaging story Description The game features humorous writing, jokes, and dialogue, enhanced by great voice acting. The AI character SARA is a particular highlight, providing sarcastic humor and commentary throughout the game. The game also includes references to other games and pop culture. Importance 63%	The game features humorous writing, jokes, and dialogue, enhanced by great voice acting. The AI character SARA is a particular highlight, providing sarcastic humor and commentary throughout the game. The game also includes references to other games and pop culture.	63%
Flexible ladder/climbing mechanics Description The ability to move ladders and climb significantly increases flexibility, allowing for many possibilities even in confined spaces. This mechanic adds depth to the puzzle-solving experience. Importance 4%	The ability to move ladders and climb significantly increases flexibility, allowing for many possibilities even in confined spaces. This mechanic adds depth to the puzzle-solving experience.	4%
Unique monochrome puzzle mechanic Description Monochrome puzzles require deciphering colors through deduction, adding a unique twist to the puzzle-solving experience. This mechanic challenges players to think differently about color perception. Importance 3%	Monochrome puzzles require deciphering colors through deduction, adding a unique twist to the puzzle-solving experience. This mechanic challenges players to think differently about color perception.	3%
Innovative detective gameplay Description The detective gameplay is particularly innovative, suggesting a unique and engaging experience. This feature stands out as a highlight of the game. Importance 3%	The detective gameplay is particularly innovative, suggesting a unique and engaging experience. This feature stands out as a highlight of the game.	3%
Well-optimized for Steam Deck Description The game runs well on Steam Deck using the highest settings, indicating good optimization for the platform. This is a positive point for players who prefer to play on handheld devices. Importance 3%	The game runs well on Steam Deck using the highest settings, indicating good optimization for the platform. This is a positive point for players who prefer to play on handheld devices.	3%