Post Apocalypse Microbe Lab

Desktop idle game about an android collecting microbes after the apocalypse

SKIPMORE, URARA-WORKS · Published by Flyhigh Works · Released Apr 8, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 61
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 18; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 2 months ago; Aug 19, 2026
Minimum PC: DirectX 9 GPU; 4 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Post Apocalypse Microbe Lab?

This 2D idle game follows Lyse, an android researching microbes in a post-apocalyptic world. You click to collect samples and salvage junk, spend coins on lab upgrades, and catalog discoveries as rising research levels unlock more microbes. Equipment can operate automatically from the start, letting you leave the lab running in a desktop window.

For you if...

+you like checking in occasionally while doing other things
+you enjoy gradually filling a collection of unusual creatures

Not for you if...

−you want a goal-driven campaign with a dramatic storyline

What players say

90% of 61 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art and gradually revealed story. Reviews describe limited mechanical variety, and a negative review criticizes the long waits for progress.

Screenshots and trailer

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Post Apocalypse Microbe Lab system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 4 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: 2.2Ghz or faster Dual Core
Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible or above
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 350 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does Post Apocalypse Microbe Lab have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Post Apocalypse Microbe Lab run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Native resolution not supported
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
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: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 20
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Post Apocalypse Microbe Lab 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