Biolab Wars

Side-scrolling run-and-gun platformer with aliens and a playable armored dog

2ndBoss · Released Aug 23, 2019

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 117
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Apr 20, 2023
Minimum PC: with DX10 (shader model 4…; 0.3 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Biolab Wars?

This single-player 2D action platformer follows mercenaries sent against an alien laboratory on Earth. You choose from four characters, shoot enemies, jump between platforms, and use grenades and power-ups across seven stages, each divided into three levels, with boss fights along the way.

For you if...

+you enjoy retro shooters in the style of Contra

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative play or open-ended exploration

What players say

91% of 117 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art, soundtrack, and controls. Some criticize the low difficulty and short length.

Screenshots and trailer

Biolab Wars system requirements

Minimum: with DX10 (shader model 4…, 0.3 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 SP1+
Processor: SSE2 instruction set support.
Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities.
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Storage: 271 MB available space

Does Biolab Wars have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Biolab Wars run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
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In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Biolab Wars use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam