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Games like Lab Inspect

If Lab Inspect is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cyber Bay, Kalzoon and Vortex Attack EX — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Lab Inspect: As an inspector, you investigate the suspicious Tepas laboratory. Fight hordes of enemies in a dynamic 2D pixel-art shooter with a wide variety of weapons and hardcore gameplay.

2022Action4.99 USDWindowsby 8BITLAB
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Players who liked Lab Inspect also play

Steam players who put hours into Lab Inspect also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Cyber Bay

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Lab Inspect fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    "Cyber Bay" is a 2D rhythm action roguelike in which the player takes on the role of the last surviving human fighting against a zombie apocalypse caused by artificial intelligence. The player's main objective is to survive, fight zombies, and find ways to destroy the AI.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Kalzoon

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Lab Inspect fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Kalzoon is a 2D shooter where you are the most powerful creature from the planet Krim.

    2022Action4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Vortex Attack EX

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Lab Inspect fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Galaxy is in danger with hostile ships swarming from the opening vortex. Blast enemies with huge variety of upgradeable ships. Frantic arcade shooter featuring world leaderboards and fun multiplayer mode will keep you playing until all ships are unlocked; galaxies saved. WARNING:VERY_ADDICTIVE

    2019ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Mechaguard

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Lab Inspect fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Mechaguard is an arena shooter where you have to create the perfect vehicle to destroy a huge horde of monsters.

    2022Action4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Deadzone Haunt

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Lab Inspect fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Deadzone Haunt is a wave-based First-Person Zombie Shooter. Customize your loadout, upgrade weapons, and use perks & power-ups to dominate the demons. Experience smooth movement, satisfying gunplay, and a new approach to weapon camo customization.

    2025ActionIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Fear of The Undead: Rise of Evil

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Lab Inspect fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Fear of The Undead: Rise of Evil features a PvE battle with wave progression, the further the player goes, the harder it gets. It offers 4 characters with distinct stories and abilities, along with a catalog of maps and weapons.

    2023ActionIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Dead Estate

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Lab Inspect fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror.

    2021ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Double Kick Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Lab Inspect fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Butcher loads of zombies in Rhythm with Metal! Survive on the highway to hell fighting an epic freakshow! Now with 30 levels of pure madness! 19 Licensed tracks and a Community Level Editor to import your own songs!

    2020ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Lab Inspect at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Lab Inspect on Steam right now. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Lab Inspect on Steam right now. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Lab Inspect on Steam right now. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Lab Inspect on Steam right now. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Lab Inspect on Steam right now. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Lab Inspect on Steam right now. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Battlefront (Classic, 2004)

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Lab Inspect on Steam right now. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Fight the greatest battles in the STAR WARS universe any way you want to. The choice is yours.

    2019Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Kill It With Fire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Lab Inspect on Steam right now. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation2.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Lab Inspect.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Lab Inspect

How much does Lab Inspect cost?
Lab Inspect is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Lab Inspect?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Lab Inspect are Cyber Bay, Kalzoon, Vortex Attack EX.
Who developed Lab Inspect?
Lab Inspect was developed by 8BITLAB and published by RAMRISK.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Lab Inspect.

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