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Professor Simulator: Desktop Lab

📅 Jun 7, 2026
HCL
Professor Simulator: Desktop Lab is a semi-idle research game, not a traditional management sim. Keep it in a small window while you work, study, write papers, or take a break. Recruit students, run a pixel lab, publish papers, earn Impact Factor, and watch them work, slack off, and break down.
87.2Rating
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About This Game

Professor Simulator: Desktop Lab is a casual game designed for single-player, developed by HCL and released in 2026. With an estimated 5,000 copies sold, it is considered a niche release on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 87.2/100 — a strong reception overall. Players commonly describe it as Idler, Casual, 2D, Desktop Companion and Cute.

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User Reviews

87.2
Overall Score / 100
8.7/10
Steam (141 reviews)

DLCs (1)

Professor Simulator - Lab Supporter Pack
Professor Simulator - Lab Supporter Pack
$2.99

Game Information

Release Date
June 7, 2026
Developer
HCL
Publisher
HCL
Platforms
Windows, Mac
Price
$7.99

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
56
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System Requirements

🪟 Windows
🍎 Mac
Minimum
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i3 Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD 4000
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 600 MB available space
Minimum
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.9+
  • Processor: 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Graphics card with DX9
  • Storage: 512 MB available space