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Attention, valued test subjects
Good news! The testing program is now being evaluated and possibly awarded by an independent third party! Lab Rat has been nominated for the 3rd annual Thinky Awards, with winners announced on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10am PST.
View the full nominees list here
Nominations
Lab Rat is nominated for:
Best Puzzle Design
Best Art Direction
It is an honor to be considered alongside so many excellent games.
Watch the show
The results stream will be on YouTube (click “Notify me” to enhance your anticipation):
Observe the test results here.
Thank you
We could not have done this without your entirely voluntary support. To everyone who’s played Lab Rat: thank you. Your clicks, hesitations, and questionable problem solving choices have been invaluable to my research. Your contributions will be remembered forever. Or at least cached. Steam post image
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