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Chroma Lab

A VR physics sandbox where particles behave like flowing liquid

Sean Tann · Released Aug 22, 2017

CasualIndieSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
96% of 321
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Oct 17, 2021
Minimum PC
R9 280
4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Chroma Lab?

In this single-player simulation, you use VR tools to pull, hit, paint, or shoot particles. You can create black holes, toggle gravity, slow or freeze time, and save scenes.

For you if...

  • +you want a casual VR toy for relaxed play

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer defined goals over open-ended experimentation

What players say

96% of 321 reviews are positive

Players praise the interactive visuals and the way particles react to music. Recent negative reviews report stuck or partially unresponsive controllers on Quest headsets, including setups using Virtual Desktop.

Screenshots and trailer

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Chroma Lab system requirements

Minimum: R9 280, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, 8, 10
Processor
Any recent dual core but quad core recommended
Graphics
AMD R9 280 / Nvidia GTX 970, slower may work but untested, faster = more particles!
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Requires a VR headset and motion controllers, closing other applications and minimising steam is recommended to avoid occasional dropped frames

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does Chroma Lab have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Chroma Lab run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

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PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing, VR
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Chroma 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

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