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About Lobotomy Corporation
Lobotomy Corporation is a management simulator with a twist of horror and chaos. Developed by Project Moon, it dropped on PC in 2018 and tasks you with running a research facility that houses monstrous entities. Inspired by SCP and other media, the game blends resource management with rogue-lite elements. You hire scientists, build labs, and contain creatures that break free if you blink. Disasters snowball, leaks, power outages, or a monster escaping can collapse your whole operation. It’s a high-stakes balancing act where every decision feels like a potential fire drill.
Gameplay
The core loop revolves around juggling four key metrics: staff morale, resources, security, and experiments. You hire specialists to handle containment, assign them to tasks, and manage budgets while preventing meltdowns. Each entity has unique needs, some require sedatives, others need social interaction. Breakouts force you to scramble, using turrets, traps, or brute force to stop carnage. The interface is dense but functional, with mini-games for quick-time actions during crises. Sessions often end in disaster if you misprioritize. Procedural generation ensures no two runs feel the same, but mastering automation and layout efficiency is key to surviving past hour 10.
What Players Think
Steam ratings are 82% positive, though 73% of 20,000+ reviews flag the steep learning curve. Average playtime is 14 hours, with just 14% completing the game. Community moods lean curious and chaotic, players love the dark humor but hate the lack of save scumming. A top review calls it “the most stressful game I’ve ever loved,” while another warns, “It’s a math puzzle disguised as a horror sim.” Achievements are plentiful (39 total), but completion requires grinding. Twitch viewership is low but dedicated, with the game peaking at #93 in streaming popularity.
PlayPile's Take
This is a niche pick for fans of management games who thrive under pressure. At $19.99, it’s a risk if you hate permadeath, there’s no mercy for mistakes. The first 10 hours are a slog of trial and error, but late-game mastery delivers a satisfying rush. If you enjoy optimizing systems and don’t mind rage-quitting, give it a shot. But skip this if you prefer relaxed sim experiences. The 39 achievements are worth chasing, though, completing them feels like winning a war of attrition.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
78.0
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