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In this roguelike auto battler, every enemy you face was created by another player! Modify and improve your creatures' behaviour after each battle and see how far down you can make it. Do you have what it takes to be the first to reach depths, where no one has gone before?

2025StrategyIndieEarly Access14.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby SiRen Games
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Frequently asked about Evolve Lab

Does Evolve Lab run on Steam Deck?
Evolve Lab is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Evolve Lab cost?
Evolve Lab is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Evolve Lab have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Evolve Lab supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Evolve Lab?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Evolve Lab are Mirror Throne: Auto Battler, Terranny, Down with the Ship.
Who developed Evolve Lab?
Evolve Lab was developed by SiRen Games.

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