The Scientist Battles
Shaun'sLabNotes · 2025 · Casual, Side Scroller, Science, Action RPG, Action-Adventure
PC
4 user reviews100% · 4
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About The Scientist Battles
Science used to be your purpose, but now it is your prison.
Trapped in a distorted version of your lab, shaped by the quiet, unseen struggles of scientific research, you must find your way out. Battle with lab-inspired tools and science-themed companions in light 2D combat! As in science, the way forward isn’t always a choice.- A short narrative journey with an emotional, introspective tone
- 2D combat using lab equipment and science-inspired companions
- Rooted in the lived experience of someone who's been through the ups and downs of research
Researcher's log
I started this game while unemployed, after moving to a new country, and decided to finish it after settling into a new job in a lab. It’s inspired by the quieter, often unspoken stories behind scientific research. I hope the game resonates with you, even just a little bit, whether you're in the lab, playing for the story, or just finding your way forward.- ShaunWhat Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
As a PhD student myself, this game hit surprisingly close to home. The constant failures of experiments, the long hours, and the pressure to keep going no matter how drained you are all felt uncomfortably accurate. The struggles with publications and the never-ending sense of not being good enough or impactful enough were captured perfectly. That said, the combat is just okay. It works, but it is not the reason to play. The real strength here is the story. It carries the emotional weight of hardship, perseverance, and quiet self doubt in a way that feels both haunting and relatable. Overall, a solid thumbs up from me. The gameplay won’t blow you away, but if you value a powerful and personal story, this one is worth your time.3 found this helpful
Really awesome little indie game. Highly recommend any STEM students in academia who have completed/doing PhD.1 found this helpful
Interesting game with a unique storyline that will resonate with and appeal to those who have worked in a lab or in scientific research. Highly recommended!1 found this helpful
Really fun and full of personality! Would recommend to others1 found this helpful
Simple yet fun game so far! Follow the life of a scientist guy figuring out what went wrong with his experiment1 found this helpful
This is a fun game. Different to anything I've played before, but it's an interesting look inside the struggles faced by some scientists as they go through their careers and try to do research, get papers published and pay the bills! I played it live on my Twitch stream and it took me about 3 hours to play through at a leisurely pace. If you're looking for something different then its definitely worth a look.
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