What it is
Trauma Lab is an anatomy and physics sandbox currently in development. Its main feature is a bullet simulation that tracks projectiles through skin, muscle, bone, and organs. The game is available as a browser build and as downloads for Windows and Android.
From the developer
In the developer’s own words, from traumalab.itch.io.
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Become a Trauma Lab Supporter!
Want to support the development of Trauma Lab and get more involved in the game's development? The new Supporter option is here!
For just $5 on itch.io , you'll get access to exclusive benefits while helping me continue improving and expanding the game.
What do you get?
🔹 Access to the Latest Builds Get all future updates as soon as they're available, and experience new features as development progresses.
🔹 Exclusive Discord Supporter Role Get a special Supporter role on the official Discord server and stand out in the community.
🔹 Playtest Access Join the playtesters and supporters, try out new content, and help shape the future of Trauma Lab.
🔹 A Steam Key at Launch When Trauma Lab launches on Steam, you'll receive a Steam key as a thank-you for supporting the project!
🖤 Why become a Supporter?
Trauma Lab is an indie project, and every bit of support makes a difference. Your contribution helps me keep developing the game, improving its systems, creating new content, and bringing the project closer to its full potential.
I'm building this game step by step, and having a community behind it makes that journey even more worthwhile.
Support the development. Join the playtests. Help shape the future of Trauma Lab.
👉 Become a Supporter for $5 on itch.io: https://traumalab.itch.io/trauma-lab
Thank you to everyone playing, testing, sharing feedback, and supporting the project. Every bit of support means a lot!
— Abynotic Studios
Editor takes
“Right now Trauma Lab is a promising sandbox, but with no visible upgrade or scoring loop to sink into, the long-term hook is all on future builds and a Steam launch.”
“The rules are brutally legible—every bullet carves through skin, muscle, bone and organ—but an in-development sandbox gives me no crafted puzzle to prove the mechanics are fair.”
“For a recently published browser sandbox, the single bullet-to-organ hook is a strong jam-sized idea, though AI-assisted art and sound make the presentation polish hard to assess.”
“An in-development physics sandbox is a toy before a time-trial game, and with lag issues already reported, responsiveness isn't tight enough for a speedrun yet.”
How to play
Launch the HTML5 build directly in your browser, or download the Windows or Android version from the itch.io page. Inside the sandbox, you can experiment with the simulation and observe how bullets interact with different layers of tissue. There is no set objective yet; the current build is meant for experimentation and feedback.
Tips
- Try different firing angles to see how tissue layers affect bullet path and penetration.
- Compare shots to the same body area with different impact points to learn how the simulation handles bone versus muscle.
- Keep in mind the game is in development, so physics behavior may change between builds.
- If you are unsure about performance, start with the browser version before downloading the desktop or Android build.
- Check the devlog for known issues, such as the reported lag problem.
Questions
Is Trauma Lab free?
The download page uses a name-your-own-price model, so you can download the current build without paying. There is also a $5 Supporter option that includes additional access.
What platforms does it run on?
The itch.io page lists HTML5 (browser), Windows, and Android. The Android version is provided as an APK file, and the browser version is an HTML file.
Is the game complete?
No. The page marks it as In development, with the latest free build at version 1.19 and an in-progress Supporter playtest at version 1.20.
Does the game contain violent content?
Yes. The tags include Gore and Violent, and the core simulation involves bullets passing through body tissue, so it is not intended for sensitive or younger audiences.
What does the Supporter option include?
For $5 on itch.io, supporters get access to the latest builds, an exclusive Discord role, playtest access, and a Steam key when the game launches.
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