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Crawling Lab (v1.7.2)

Action 1.80 GB v1.7.2 1.8K views

Game Overview

A mountain research complex turns into a lethal prison when an artificial life-form experiment falls under the control of a rogue intelligence calling itself the Crawl Queen. Crawling Lab is a compact action shooter built around escaping sealed corridors, hostile test chambers, and industrial spaces now patrolled by corrupted Biodolls. Its sci-fi horror setup leans more toward tense survival through gunfire than slow investigative dread, with the isolation of the stranded operative keeping the pressure on. Every new room can mean supplies, an upgrade opportunity, or another confrontation with the Queen’s altered creations.

Combat centers on straightforward firearm handling: players scavenge ammunition, keep moving around enemy attacks, and use their growing arsenal to clear a route through the facility. Resources matter because ammunition is not simply handed out in unlimited quantities, encouraging careful shots and a practical decision between pushing ahead or searching for useful materials. Weapon upgrades and selectable traits let you shape the protagonist around stronger damage, improved survivability, or a style that better suits the threats ahead. The controls aim for accessibility, so the focus stays on positioning, shooting, and managing what little breathing room the laboratory allows rather than mastering elaborate inputs.

The strongest hook is the Biodoll concept, which gives the enemy roster a distinctive artificial-human flavor instead of relying on generic monsters or soldiers. Crawling Lab also uses its locked-down facility effectively: the setting feels like a functional research site transformed into a maze by a hostile system, not merely a backdrop for arena fights. Completing the main escape does not have to be the final stop, as additional content becomes available after the ending for players who want more reasons to revisit its combat systems. Fans of lean, low-friction sci-fi action with a survival-horror edge should find plenty to like, especially if they enjoy the resource tension of Resident Evil-style shooters without needing a large open world or complicated character building.

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Installation

  1. Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
  2. On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
  3. When complete, extract the archive to a Crawling Lab folder using 7-Zip.
  4. Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
  5. For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.

System Requirements

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: All newer version of Windows 10 (newer than version 1909.1350) and Windows 11 with support for DirectX 12 Agility SDK are supported.
  • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 12 (with Shader Model 6.6 atomics), or Vulkan (VK_KHR_shader_atomic_int64)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
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Setup Guide & Troubleshooting

How do I fix missing DLL errors for Crawling Lab (v1.7.2)?

After extracting Crawling Lab (v1.7.2), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.

What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?

The full archive is 1.80 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.

Do I need to run the game as administrator?

Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.

How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?

Crawling Lab (v1.7.2) requires a DirectX 12 (with Shader Model 6.6 atomics), or Vulkan (VK_KHR_shader_atomic_int64) or equivalent. Update your NVIDIA or AMD drivers to the latest version for the best performance.

The game won't launch — what should I try?

Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements, including Version 12. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.

My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?

A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.

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