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Steam app 3606890 · updated 30 Sep 2026, 00:46 UTC

Upload Labs

A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect

Upload Labs Steam header artwork
EnigmaDev StudiosEnigmaDev Studios
741playing now
1,12124-hour peak
15,532all-time peak
988average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−81.8Gain−7.64%% gain1,358Peak

718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

03677331k1k31 Aug05 Sep10 Sep15 Sep20 Sep25 Sep30 SepMonday 31 August 20261,358 peakTuesday 01 September 20261,302 peakWednesday 02 September 20261,298 peakThursday 03 September 20261,267 peakFriday 04 September 20261,277 peakSaturday 05 September 20261,341 peakSunday 06 September 20261,345 peakMonday 07 September 20261,325 peakTuesday 08 September 20261,196 peakWednesday 09 September 20261,169 peakThursday 10 September 20261,160 peakFriday 11 September 20261,219 peakSaturday 12 September 20261,201 peakSunday 13 September 20261,298 peakMonday 14 September 20261,130 peakTuesday 15 September 20261,169 peakWednesday 16 September 20261,107 peakThursday 17 September 20261,110 peakFriday 18 September 20261,111 peakSaturday 19 September 20261,185 peakSunday 20 September 20261,264 peakMonday 21 September 20261,156 peakTuesday 22 September 20261,168 peakWednesday 23 September 20261,159 peakThursday 24 September 20261,115 peakFriday 25 September 20261,110 peakSaturday 26 September 20261,226 peakSunday 27 September 20261,289 peakMonday 28 September 20261,116 peakTuesday 29 September 20261,121 peakWednesday 30 September 2026834 peak
Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

12 months, October 2025 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

04k8k13k17kOct 2025Dec 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026October 202515,532 monthly peakNovember 20255,597 monthly peakDecember 20256,744 monthly peakJanuary 20264,914 monthly peakFebruary 20263,959 monthly peakMarch 20262,872 monthly peakApril 20262,381 monthly peakMay 20262,235 monthly peakJune 20261,968 monthly peakJuly 20261,367 monthly peakAugust 20261,412 monthly peakSeptember 20261,345 monthly peak
Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

03817621k2kJuly 2026August 2026September 2026October 2026July 20261,367 peak — daily detail belowAugust 20261,412 peak — daily detail belowSeptember 20261,345 peak — hourly detail below
Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

30 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

03697381k1k01 Jul07 Jul12 Jul17 Jul22 Jul27 JulWednesday 01 July 20261,367 peakFriday 03 July 20261,096 peakSaturday 04 July 20261,155 peakSunday 05 July 20261,198 peakMonday 06 July 20261,096 peakTuesday 07 July 20261,075 peakWednesday 08 July 20261,083 peakThursday 09 July 20261,072 peakFriday 10 July 20261,125 peakSaturday 11 July 20261,177 peakSunday 12 July 20261,192 peakMonday 13 July 20261,171 peakTuesday 14 July 20261,191 peakWednesday 15 July 20261,227 peakThursday 16 July 20261,193 peakFriday 17 July 20261,259 peakSaturday 18 July 20261,287 peakSunday 19 July 20261,367 peakMonday 20 July 20261,315 peakTuesday 21 July 20261,345 peakWednesday 22 July 20261,306 peakThursday 23 July 20261,325 peakFriday 24 July 20261,331 peakSaturday 25 July 20261,274 peakSunday 26 July 20261,341 peakMonday 27 July 20261,311 peakTuesday 28 July 20261,302 peakWednesday 29 July 20261,234 peakThursday 30 July 20261,206 peakFriday 31 July 20261,235 peak

August 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

03817621k2k01 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 20261,239 peakSunday 02 August 20261,260 peakMonday 03 August 20261,215 peakTuesday 04 August 20261,192 peakWednesday 05 August 20261,140 peakThursday 06 August 20261,167 peakFriday 07 August 20261,138 peakSaturday 08 August 20261,302 peakSunday 09 August 20261,343 peakMonday 10 August 20261,241 peakTuesday 11 August 20261,224 peakWednesday 12 August 20261,218 peakThursday 13 August 20261,255 peakFriday 14 August 20261,296 peakSaturday 15 August 20261,301 peakSunday 16 August 20261,377 peakMonday 17 August 20261,307 peakTuesday 18 August 20261,292 peakWednesday 19 August 20261,324 peakThursday 20 August 20261,275 peakFriday 21 August 20261,263 peakSaturday 22 August 20261,310 peakSunday 23 August 20261,383 peakMonday 24 August 20261,321 peakTuesday 25 August 20261,305 peakWednesday 26 August 20261,337 peakThursday 27 August 20261,199 peakFriday 28 August 20261,289 peakSaturday 29 August 20261,356 peakSunday 30 August 20261,412 peakMonday 31 August 20261,358 peak

September 2026

30 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 700 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

03637261k1k01 Sep06 Sep11 Sep16 Sep21 Sep26 SepTuesday 01 September 20261,302 peakWednesday 02 September 20261,298 peakThursday 03 September 20261,267 peakFriday 04 September 20261,277 peakSaturday 05 September 20261,341 peakSunday 06 September 20261,345 peakMonday 07 September 20261,325 peakTuesday 08 September 20261,196 peakWednesday 09 September 20261,169 peakThursday 10 September 20261,160 peakFriday 11 September 20261,219 peakSaturday 12 September 20261,201 peakSunday 13 September 20261,298 peakMonday 14 September 20261,130 peakTuesday 15 September 20261,169 peakWednesday 16 September 20261,107 peakThursday 17 September 20261,110 peakFriday 18 September 20261,111 peakSaturday 19 September 20261,185 peakSunday 20 September 20261,264 peakMonday 21 September 20261,156 peakTuesday 22 September 20261,168 peakWednesday 23 September 20261,159 peakThursday 24 September 20261,115 peakFriday 25 September 20261,110 peakSaturday 26 September 20261,226 peakSunday 27 September 20261,289 peakMonday 28 September 20261,116 peakTuesday 29 September 20261,121 peakWednesday 30 September 2026834 peak

October 2026

Upload Labs was released on Oct 3, 2025.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Free to playUpdated 30 Sep 2026, 00:46 UTC
App ID
3606890
Last updated
15 Jun 2026 build 23748080
Update pace
Quiet no update while we have been watching · 0 in 18 days watched
Developer
EnigmaDev Studios
Publisher
EnigmaDev Studios
Release date
Oct 3, 2025
Platforms
WindowsLinux
Download size
87 MB81 MB
Install size
166 MB140 MB
Genres
Simulation, Free To Play
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Achievements
35

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Adjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputSave Anytime

Popular tags

SimulationAutomationIdlerFree to PlayIncrementalProgrammingManagementTime ManagementLogicImmersive SimEconomyHacking2DResource ManagementSci-fiSandboxRelaxingMiningFuturisticSingleplayer
About this gameFull description from Steam
Welcome to the Labs! In Upload Labs you are tasked to save the universe from the inevitable heat death. Use your ingenuity and power to build optimized systems using a node-based system. These nodes are window-like interfaces representing components and processes within your computer. You will connect nodes from output to input to control resource flow and data pipelines Research: Scan files to unlock powerful new technologies via the research tree. There you will find game-changing nodes, innovative systems, and scientific milestones, all critical for achieving your ultimate goal. Hack: Strategically engage in breaches of organizations through hacking. This provides access to critical intel, enables the disruption of opposing systems, and secures resources vital for your mission. Code: Get contributors by committing important code, Implement custom solutions for your system by crafting code optimizations, developing custom applications, and programming essential drivers. These tools allow for precise tuning and automation, ensuring optimal performance. AI Development: Cultivate and evolve an Artificial Intelligence by feeding it downloaded files for processing and learning. As the AI progresses, it will generate improved files, greatly boosting your income. Guide its development to ultimately achieve Artificial General Intelligence, a pivotal step in overcoming the universal crisis.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit) or newer Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K (or AMD FX-8350 equivalent) with SSE4.2 support Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 600 series, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon HD 7000 series or newer Storage: 200 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: OS: Any Linux or SteamOS version Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K (or AMD FX-8350 equivalent) with SSE4.2 support Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 600 series, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon HD 7000 series or newer Storage: 200 MB available space Recommended:
Supported languages9 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
Japanese
Portuguese - Brazil
French
Italian
Korean
Polish
Turkish
Vietnamese

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Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

35 achievements in total.

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CommencementAchievement
Variety DownloaderAchievement
What Could Go Wrong?Achievement
Containment ProtocolAchievement
Data HealerAchievement
Wasted EffortAchievement
Universal TravelerAchievement
Hack AscensionAchievement
Serial BreacherAchievement
Grand HeistAchievement

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43 developer announcements, Oct 2025 to Jun 2026 · times in UTC

June

  1. 2.2.12

    -Fixed UI layout direction being inverted and unresponsive when the system language was set to Arabic

    Patch notes

May

  1. 2.2.11

    -Fixed research dialog not opening when selecting a research

    Patch notes
  2. 2.2.10

    -Input handling reworked -Added keybind for closing menus (Esc) -Added keybind for deselecting nodes (Esc) -Added keybind for confirming node placement (Enter) -Added keybind for opening the nodes menu (Space) -Added keybind for opening the…

    Patch notes
  3. 2.2.9

    -Fixed GPU Quantizer accepting Clock Speed as input -Removed deprecated Factory Space shop upgrade, which was causing some players to have 10 extra spaces

    Patch notes
  4. 2.2.8 (beta)

    -Steam production now works in L/s and no longer stack-Steam now uses the circle connector shape-Added the option to resend account email verification-The Quantum Processor now displays how many Quantum Solvers are being used and how many…

    Patch notes

April

  1. 2.2.7 (beta)

    -Improved node picker menu visuals-Added the option to switch to a listed view of the node picker menu-Added Lossless Compressor MAX-Fixed Optimize Code MAX being able to be purchased before unlocking optimizations-Fixed Out of Memory…

    Patch notes
  2. 2.2 Powered Update

    This update feature new endgame content that expands the existing machinery content, adds the Quantum Processor, and improves already existing systems such as the Server and AGI. It also brings many QoL features, such as the new node picker…

    Jorge de Guzman

February

  1. 2.1.11 (beta)

    -All optimizations now cost 1 Optimization Point -Updated French, Japanese, Spanish and Traditional Chinese translations

    Patch notes
  2. 2.1.10

    -Fixed Rewind service refunding more Advanced Research than it should -Fixed Support Level 6 badge not displaying in Discord Rich Presence -Updated translations

    Patch notes
  3. 2.1.9 (beta)

    -The Duplicator can now apply the mirrored modifier to encrypted files -Fixed Reconstructor outputting twice as many files -Fixed Imprinter removing the AI modifier from files -Fixed Virus Scanner progress bar not pausing when no input was…

    Patch notes
  4. 2.1 Update

    QoL:-Releasing a connection on top of a node now automatically creates a connection to the matching resource -Improved connection preview when creating new connections -Improved connection editing, with support for multiple anchors…

    Jorge de Guzman

January

  1. Account Sign Ups Fixed

    Hey everyone,We ran into an issue where our email provider introduced a breaking change to their API without notifying customers. As a result, outgoing emails were temporarily failing, which affected account verification emails in…

    Holy

December

  1. 2.0.21 (Beta)

    -All machines had their work speed buffed and cost adjusted -Fixed wrong price display on importers description

    Patch notes
  2. 2.0.20 (Beta)

    -Factory materials got rebalanced and some machines had their material requirements changed -Fixed Oil Refiner producing more Refined Oil than it should -Fixed inaccuracies on damage production when Rest Time is active -Fixed Optimized…

    Patch notes
  3. 2.0.19

    -Fixed select and move tools only working when using shortcuts

    Patch notes
  4. 2.0.18 (Beta)

    -Ratios can now be incremented/deducted by single presses -Ratios now require long presses to be typed -Added a help button in the portal screen that opens the portal guide -Added Alt as a shortcut to the move tool -Improved Discord Rich…

    Patch notes
  5. Workshop is now available!

    The Steam Workshop is now available! You can now download mods directly from your Steam client. Modding documentation is still in progress, but you can find more details in the workshop page.

    Jorge de Guzman
  6. 2.0.17

    -Fixed importing nodes not deducting from the total amount of active nodes when deleted -Fixed Trojan Injector production calculation -Fixed Data Lab production calculation

    Patch notes
  7. 2.0.16 (Beta)

    -Added automatic refund for perks that had their limit reduced from one version to another -Fixed node groups not saving

    Patch notes
  8. 2.0.15 (Beta)

    -Added an upgrade that increases network limit by 1 -Network Duality perk limit was reduced by 1 -Importing nodes are now saved -Deleting nodes that are being imported no longer triggers a confirmation prompt -Fixed paused nodes switching…

    Patch notes
  9. 2.0.14

    -Fixed save being lost when loading immediately after saving using account sync -Fixed not being able to add breach skills on mobile

    Patch notes
  10. 2.0 - Factory Update Release

    Highlights:New content: Hardware ProductionAdded modding supportReplaced the existing soundtrack with 5 new original songs, free of DMCAAdded 12 new achievementsServer reworkedPortal reworkedTrojans reworkedResearch tree…

    Jorge de Guzman
  11. 2.0 Trailer

    Check out the trailer for the upcoming 2.0 update: This update features brand new content, remakes and improvements to existing systems, modding support, a new original soundtrack, and a bunch of QoL and performance improvements everyone…

    Jorge de Guzman

November

  1. 2.0 Sneak Peak

    2.0 is almost ready for closed testing. So here are some sneak peaks! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45750770/1abf824219ee2c203277428ff54b7d9778e78700.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45750770/f92e69da81a3c14a34c0954e5f2405d3feac3d4c.png…

    Jorge de Guzman

October

  1. 1.1.5 & 1.1.6

    1.1.5: -Added 2 additional backup slots for saves -Added additional checks for save corruption -Removed save encryption 1.1.6: -Added achievements on Steam -Adjusted research screen size and initial position

    Patch notes
  2. 1.1 Now Live

    -Reworked schematics placement -Node Group now automatically selects all nodes and connectors inside when selected -Node Groups can now be exported using schematics or copy/paste -Bank Breach can now be added from the nodes menu -Bank…

    Jorge de Guzman
  3. Beta 1.1.4

    -Implemented an additional backup slot for automatic saves -Nodes that are on placement mode can no longer be upgraded -The game now waits 0.2 seconds to save the game before closing. This should hopefully prevent some cases where…

    Patch notes
  4. Beta 1.1.3

    -Network, Processor, GPU Cluster, Data Lab and Heat Sink nodes now partially refund their cost when deleted -Fixed hack levels not properly awarding hack points -Fixed boosts not working if you originally used the 000000 code on sync save…

    Patch notes
  5. Beta 1.1.2

    -Reworked schematics placement -Node Group now automatically selects all nodes and connectors inside when selected -Node Groups can now be exported using schematics or copy/paste -Bank Breach can now be added from the nodes menu -Bank…

    Jorge de Guzman
  6. Beta branch is now live

    You can now participate in beta 1.1 by going into your game properties > betas. We will only push updates there if we feel they are safe enough for public and won't cause major issues. But always keep a backup of your save before switching…

    Jorge de Guzman
  7. What we are working on

    Today we broke the 1k reviews on Steam! Unbelievable! Thanks very much for playing and leaving your review. Currently I am working on what should be 1.1.0, which will include new content, balance changes, and some crazy QoL you have all…

    Jorge de Guzman
  8. Steam Deck Fix

    -The game now automatically goes in fullscreen if the display resolution is equal to or lower than 1280x800. This should fix Steam Deck input issues. If somehow this does not work, go into your Steam Deck Display settings and set the…

    Patch notes
  9. 1.0.12

    -Added another layer of protection to avoid data loss during an unexpected shutdown -Rest Time button is now always visible if you own Time Generator -Pressing quit on the settings tab now forcefully saves the game -Schematics can no longer…

    Patch notes
  10. 1.0.11

    -Increased node limit to 300 -Schematics now save most node settings -Schematics no longer prevent placement if one node requirement is not met -You can now mute the humming noise by muting nodes -Fixed Back-End Dev achievement not checking…

    Patch notes
  11. 1.0.10

    -Added scroll to node menu -Added requirements to place schematics -Nodes are now automatically selected on drag -Updated engine to 4.5.1 -Updated translations -Fixed pasting and schematic placement not properly applying connections -Fixed…

    Patch notes
  12. 1.0.9

    -Increased minimum and maximum UI Scale -Increased minimum and maximum camera zoom -Current camera zoom is now saved between screen transitions -Camera movement caused by dragging nodes and connections now inversely scales with camera zoom…

    Patch notes
  13. 1.0.8

    -Fixed Time Generator not working

    Patch notes
  14. 1.0.7

    -Fixed some cases where purchases would not load correctly -Fixed resource duping when using schematics -Fixed Hack Levels not awarding Hack Points when Hack Interface was included in a placed schematic -Fixed purchases being applied each…

    Patch notes
  15. 1.0.6

    -Added FPS Limit setting -You can now copy and paste codes in the Sync Save popup -Improved tutorial to prevent soft locking -Disabled shader caching temporarily to fix crash on some devices

    Patch notes
  16. 1.0.5

    -Fixed WASD movement not working after pressing a slider -Fixed Bank Level not resetting on data wipe -Fixed rounding issues with currency displays -Updated translations

    Patch notes
  17. 1.0.4

    -Fixed a bug that would cause saves to reset on entering the portal

    Patch notes
  18. 1.0.3

    -Added Discord Rich Presence -Fixed requests not being able to be completed in some situations -Fixed being able to copy empty selections

    Patch notes
  19. 1.0.2

    -Fixed a bug in the tutorial that would cause a soft lock

    Patch notes

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