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Indieformer @indieformer.com · May 7

A sharp, satirical puzzle game where a mischievous AI watches your every move as you solve over 100 mind-bending challenges.

Lab Rat (@diregoldfish.bsky.social) → store.steampowered.com/app/1304610/...

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Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · May 8

Announcing Spooky Express!

Plan the train route for the world’s spookiest theme park! Pick up the monsters & drop them at their destinations. But be careful! Don’t let them bite the passengers or you’ll have a grave problem.

store.steampowered.com/app/3352310/...

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Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 24

Thanks! Feels good!

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Klei @kleientertainment.bsky.social · Apr 22

🚨 You are 20% more likely to make a good decision today.

That’s because Lab Rat is 20% off during Steam’s Box-Pushing Fest.📦

🧠 klei.gg/LabRatSteam

Push blocks. Be observed. Save Money.

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Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · Apr 20

ICYMI: You can get BOTH Lab Rat (by @diregoldfish.bsky.social) AND our new game The Electrifying Incident in this "shockingly good" puzzle games bundle.

Check it out on Steam:

store.steampowered.com/bundle/51744/

Steam Store

Steam is the ultimate destination for playing, discussing, and creating games.

store.steampowered.com

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Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 19

Hey #screenshotsaturday!!

Lab Rat launched on Tuesday!!!! Check it out 👇
klei.gg/LabRatSteam

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Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 18

heh, yeah, sorry that was so loud ^^;;

Does it sound about right now?

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Thinky Games @thinkygames.com · Apr 18

A highly anticipated release, a few sokobans, and some exciting news in this month's Thinky Third Thursday!
thinkygames.com/feat...

Alan Hazelden's Thinky Third Thursday — April 2025 · Thinky Games

Welcome to Thinky Third Thursday, curated by Alan Hazelden of Draknek & Friends – a monthly roundup of thinky puzzle games that have caught my eye.

thinkygames.com

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Work With Indies @workwithindies.com · Apr 17

Gwen made a cute, clever, and really funny puzzle game that makes you smile over and over again.

You really want to play this one.

Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 15

🎉 LAB RAT is out now!! 🎉

- A comedic puzzler that satirizes your favorite games
- Over 100 puzzles
- At least 10 good belly laughs

👇 Check it out Here 👇
store.steampowered.com/app/1304610/...

Lab Rat - Official Launch Trailer [4k]

YouTube video by Klei Entertainment

www.youtube.com

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Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 17

Lab Rat plays well on the Steam deck already, but we didn't qualify for the check b/c certain text was too small.

We have an update planned that includes translations for multiple languages, Steam Deck verification (text resizing is needed for both), and key remapping. Should launch in < 8 weeks.

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Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 17

Thanks! :D

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Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · Apr 17

Draknek & Friends Official Podcast Episode 22 featuring @diregoldfish.bsky.social is out now! Topics include the development of the game and its large scope, Gwen's long career in games, and the state of funding in the industry.
pod.link/1777156468

Draknek & Friends Official Podcast

Join Alan and Syrenne from Draknek & Friends as they talk to developers of some of their favorite puzzle games, shedding light onto how games get made and the people behind them!

pod.link

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Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 16

Thanks Adam! Can you do me a favor and leave a Steam review? Early reviews are really helpful :)

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Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 16

Heh, yeah... I know that feeling so well! Every game artist has some game that they spent years on that was canceled pre-announce and they can never share that work. It's a shitty artist-rite-of-passage in this industry.

That said, it sounds like this is on track to announce! Can't wait to see it ❤️

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Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 16

You were a pleasure to work with Mimi. I hope you're doing well these days <3

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Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 16

Lab Rat is trending on Steam!! What a lovely thing to wake up to!

If you are enjoying the game please leave a review!

If you aren't enjoying the game please send me your feedback.

If you haven't heard of LAB RAT then BY GOD, click here!! 👇
klei.gg/LabRatSteam

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Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 16

YES!! So glad you are enjoying it 😄

Can you do me a favor and leave a review on steam? Gotta pump the algo!

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Le Slo @leslo.bsky.social · Apr 16

Lab Rat is out!
The first game I worked on when I started working full time on game dev, this is sort of a full circle moment.
Enjoy some brainy puzzles packaged with top-notch humor, so much care has been put in every single moment I can't wait for you to see.

Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 15

🎉 LAB RAT is out now!! 🎉

- A comedic puzzler that satirizes your favorite games
- Over 100 puzzles
- At least 10 good belly laughs

👇 Check it out Here 👇
store.steampowered.com/app/1304610/...

Lab Rat - Official Launch Trailer [4k]

YouTube video by Klei Entertainment

www.youtube.com

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Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 16

And you can get both with this conveniently discounted bundle!

store.steampowered.com/bundle/51744...

Save 18% on Shockingly Good Puzzle Games on Steam

store.steampowered.com

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Thinky Games @thinkygames.com · Apr 15

Today we got two sokoban games set in laboratories!
thinkygames.com/news...

Two new puzzle laboratories to explore: Lab Rat & The Electrifying Incident are out today · Thinky Games

Both the newest puzzle-adventure from Draknek & Friends and the multi-layered puzzle satire Lab Rat released earlier today.

thinkygames.com

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Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 15

Logic, Laughter, and Laser Grids

For anyone interested in behind-the-scenes puzzle dev stuff this is an interview I gave on the making of Lab Rat:

news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...

Building Lab Rat: Gwen Frey on Logic, Laughter, and Laser Grids - Xbox Wire

An interview with developer Gwen Frey about creating her latest title, Lab Rat, out now on Xbox.

news.xbox.com

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Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 15

Oh man, I wish I had that kind of time. Maybe some day!

Baby girl turned 3 a few months ago.

Twin boys due in June.

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Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 15

Haha, yeah.

I withdrew from the internet for a few years in an attempt to save my sanity.

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Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · Apr 15

We've teamed up with @diregoldfish.bsky.social to bring you the Shockingly Good Puzzle Games bundle!

Two puzzle-packed adventures both releasing today, one electrifying deal

store.steampowered.com/bundle/51744/

Save 18% on Shockingly Good Puzzle Games on Steam

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/51744/"

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Gwen Frey @diregoldfish.bsky.social · Apr 15

🎉 LAB RAT is out now!! 🎉

- A comedic puzzler that satirizes your favorite games
- Over 100 puzzles
- At least 10 good belly laughs

👇 Check it out Here 👇
store.steampowered.com/app/1304610/...

Lab Rat - Official Launch Trailer [4k]

YouTube video by Klei Entertainment

www.youtube.com

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