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Steam app 3084810 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:50 UTC

Tower Lab

Enemies have no health, push them off instead. Weaponize physics in this physics-sandbox-inspired tower defense game with multiple game modes. Draft a deck, chain towers into living contraptions, grow and shrink every projectile, and launch hordes of robots off the edge.

Tower Lab Steam header artwork
Devon Powell, Xueer ZhuDevon Powell, Xueer Zhu
169playing now
19224-hour peak
192all-time peak
137average, last 30 days

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July 2026

Tower Lab was released on 7 Sep, 2026.

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August 2026

Tower Lab was released on 7 Sep, 2026.

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October 2026

Tower Lab was released on 7 Sep, 2026.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:50 UTC
App ID
3084810
Last updated
11 Sep 2026 build 25246352
Developer
Devon Powell, Xueer Zhu
Publisher
Devon Powell, Xueer Zhu
Release date
7 Sep, 2026
Platforms
WindowsmacOS
Download size
306 MB359 MB
Install size
462 MB677 MB
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Early Access
Listed in Early Access
Achievements
19

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam WorkshopMouse Only OptionSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsIncludes level editorFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Camera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputSave Anytime

Popular tags

PhysicsSandboxSimulationTower DefenseBuilding3DSci-fiStrategyBase BuildingRoguelikeRogueliteActionIsometricArcadeTacticalSingleplayerCasualDeckbuildingExperimentalEarly Access
About this gameFull description from Steam
Tower Lab is an experimental sandbox game about using physics as a weapon to push robots off the map. Pure physics, enemies have no health There are no damage numbers. Towers push, pull, bounce, grow, shrink, and fling enemies off the map. Build without restriction Place towers in any open space. Move them freely. Experiment with different setups. Combine Towers Towers combine and affect each other. Their synergies emerge from physical interactions. Improve your run Buy items, refresh the shop, remove cards, and upgrade your setup throughout a roguelite campaign. Upgrade towers Change mass, control risk and reward Shrink robots to make them easier to push, or risk growing them to gain increased rewards. Grow projectiles to make them more powerful. Sandbox and Workshop Build and decorate levels, then share them on Steam Workshop. In sandbox mode, you can use everything.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS6Violência fantasiosa
IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX-8350 or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD R9 280 (DirectX 11 compatible, 2GB VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: Requires 64-bit processor and operating system

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

macOS

Minimum: OS: macOS 12.0 Monterey or later Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i5 (2018 or newer) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Apple M1, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, or AMD Radeon Pro 555 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: Metal graphics API support required Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (64-bit) Processor: x64 with SSE2 support Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+ or Vulkan capable GPU Storage: 4 GB available space Additional Notes: Requires glibc 2.31 or newer Recommended:
Supported languages17 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
German
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Spanish - Latin America
Korean
Polish
Turkish
Italian
Thai
Ukrainian
Vietnamese
Spanish - Spain

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Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

19 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Knockoff ArtistAchievement
Welcome to the LabAchievement
The Number 37Achievement
Demolition VeteranAchievement
Matter FarmerAchievement
Master BuilderAchievement
Proven OperatorAchievement
Lab DirectorAchievement
Extended TestingAchievement
Indefinite TestingAchievement

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13 developer announcements, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. Patch 0.1.0.1

    GameplayReduced width of oversized unit colliders to better fit the models and reduce chances of stuck enemies.Removed run failed banner from the ending sequence of Endless Mode.Increased Sandbox decorative object cap from 300 to 600. We…

    Patch notes
  2. Localization Hotfix

    Fixed an issue that prevented changing languages in Settings. You may need to select your preferred language again. Thank you to the player who reported this through the in-game bug report tool!

    Patch notes
  3. Tower Lab is Released!

    Tower Lab is now available! What's in the Early Access Launch?3 Regions with a roguelite deck-building campaign mode with meta progression. Unlock new towers, cores, machines, traps, utility cards, and physics effects.40 Playable Cards20…

    playtugstudio

August

  1. EARLY ACCESS RELEASE DATE!

    Hey everyone! We're excited to announce that...Tower Lab is coming to Early Access on September 7th!Early Access initially includes:3 Regions with a roguelite deckbuilding campaign mode with meta progression. Unlock new towers, cores…

    Devon

June

  1. The Road to Early Access!

    Hey everyone! We wanted to take a minute to say thank you all for playing Tower Lab's demo! The demo has already been live for over 6 months, and we've received tons of valuable feedback, suggestions, and bug reports from all of you during…

    playtugstudio
  2. Demo Patch Notes - New cards, rebalancing, bug fixes

    GAMEPLAY:Enemy pathing physics overhaulRework Conversion Field to double Matter earned for one wave rather than instant matterRevert Kinetic Tower's projectiles so their pulse effect no longer pushes them apartCONTENT:Added physics-based…

    Patch notes
  3. Demo Update

    Hi everyone, the updated demo just went up for Steam Next Fest. I have attached all the changes relevant to the demo build below. I have already received some submitted bug reports for the new build. So we will get on those ASAP. Thank you!…

    playtugstudio

February

  1. Demo Patch Notes v0.0.4.1

    New FeatureAdded right click Tower Context Menu to sell tower and view tower info after placement Bug FixesFixed wave progression and shop occurrence in endless mode (starts at wave 6)Fixed hand card duplication when pressing F to start…

    Patch notes

January

  1. Tower Lab Demo is out!

    The demo includes multiple standard stages, endless mode, and leaderboards to compete on.Share your feedback with us, tell your friends, and add the game to your wishlist

    playtugstudio
  2. Progress Update - A bunch of new things!

    Hi, everyone!We hope you had a wonderful holiday season! We've been hard at work throughout the break, and Community Playtest 2 has been invaluable in shaping the demo. Here's a summary of what we've accomplished over the past couple…

    playtugstudio

October

  1. Community Playtest 1 Wrap-up!

    Thank you all so much for participating in our very first community playtest! We are genuinely blown away by the response. The amount of time you all put into writing up feedback, reporting bugs, and sharing your experiences with us has…

    playtugstudio
  2. Game Update! v0.0.2

    Hi, everyone!Hope you are having a great week so far ☺️We’ve chosen this coming weekend to launch the first playtest on Steam. Any feedback and suggestions are welcome and highly valued!This playtest will be available from October 24th to…

    playtugstudio
  3. Welcome, welcome, welcome ⚙️🔧

    Hi there! Welcome to our first devlog! It’s great to have you here 😊It’s crazy to think that this was just a little jam entry a year ago. We picked it up again a few months later after discovering how much we enjoy the idea of expanding on…

    playtugstudio

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