MouseBot: Escape from CatLab

A 3D runner-platformer about escaping a laboratory of mechanical traps

Vector Unit · Released Jul 21, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 53
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Jul 27, 2021
Minimum PC: 1 GB VRAM; 1 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is MouseBot: Escape from CatLab?

You guide a robotic mouse through 88 levels in this single-player 3D platformer, trying to escape the cat scientists of CatLab. Dodge crushers, mines, and lasers, jump across acid pools, and collect cheese to unlock skins and accessories. New movement abilities become available as you progress.

For you if...

+you like reflex-driven obstacle courses with a cartoon tone

Not for you if...

−you want free exploration rather than constant forward movement

What players say

94% of 53 reviews are positive

Players praise the smooth controls, obstacle design, and increasing challenge in later levels. Recurring complaints concern the easy opening stages and a frustrating speedrun achievement.

Screenshots and trailer

MouseBot: Escape from CatLab screenshot 1

MouseBot: Escape from CatLab system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB VRAM, 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: 1 Ghz or faster processor
Graphics: 1 GB VRAM
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does MouseBot: Escape from CatLab have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does MouseBot: Escape from CatLab run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America.

Does MouseBot: Escape from CatLab 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam