Sani Yang's Laboratory

Sani Yang's Laboratory

Released Sep 2025

You wake up in the world of anthropomorphic creatures. After finding you've been the subject of a certain lab's experiments, you must find the ulterior goals hidden from sight. Is this lab secretly a threat to the human world? Or is there more to it that you simply cannot understand?

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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Sani Yang's Laboratory launched on September 29, 2025. Shortly after release, the developer shipped bonus content — including voice packs and special character illustrations — as a free update on October 2, 2025 (NEWS-4). A soundtrack DLC followed on December 3, 2025 (DLC-2), rounding out the packaged content offering. Both DLC items are now released, and no further content has been announced. Since launch, developer posts have focused on bug fixes, UI polish, and restoring the demo — none of which signal new content in development. The most recent post, from May 8, 2026, is a routine bug fix update (NEWS-1). There are no unreleased DLC entries, no roadmap, and no developer statements indicating future expansions or updates. The game appears to have launched and been supported to completion as a self-contained visual novel / romance simulation experience.
Evidence
Original Soundtrack DLC released on December 3, 2025 — the last content release to date
dlc listing · Dec 3, 2025 source content shipped
high
Bonus voice packs with character clips, comedy skits, and three special character illustrations shipped as a free update
news post · Oct 3, 2025 source content shipped
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Smilegate STOVE
Achievements
16
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

The Story

You open your eyes to find yourself within the mysterious world of the Therio, home to a wide array of anthropomorphic creatures.

As you gather your senses, you realize that Professor Sani, a genius scientist, and Namo, her devoted assistant, have saved you from the brink of death. Yet, to pay for the mountain of medical expenses that have piled up during that time, you have no choice but to become a "test subject" for the lab, digging into the secrets of the experiments being conducted in search of a way out of their clutches.

As you interact with the lab researchers, each with their own quirky personality traits, and deepen your bonds with the Therio kind, you will eventually find yourself facing a crossroads and the questions that lie beneath: What truth is this laboratory concealing, and what part does it play in your ultimate fate?

Features

  • An Emotion-Driven Romance Simulation: Experience the perfect balance of story-based romance simulation and immersive gameplay.

  • Fully Voiced Character Routes: The game features 3 main heroines, each fully voiced* with their own unique charms.

  • A Diverse Cast of Supporting Characters: Bring in 18 different Therio researchers, each also fully voiced, to populate the lab! Delve into their stories to uncover even more secrets.

  • Expertly Fashioned Visuals: Immerse yourself in this vibrant world, complete with detailed CG illustrations alongside adorable 3D and 2D chibi renderings.

  • Featuring an Immersive Soundtrack: Each track heightens the emotions of each scene, bringing those touching feelings home in all the right ways.

  • Multiple Endings Depending on Your Choices: Your choices decide which story plays out. Experience each of the endings for yourself today!

Characters

Sani Yang

A genius professor with the ability to create anything she dreams up, though she's often labeled another of the "mad scientists." What is her true purpose in all of this?

Namo

A skilled graduate student who's always buried under her work. Though she diligently carries out her tasks in her leading lab position, where is the sincerity in this girl's actions?

Kiwi

A young Therio woman who is giving her all to save you. Why exactly is she going through all this just to help you though?

A World Within

  • Manage the Lab: Step up and take charge of Sani Yang's laboratory, recruiting new graduate students and assigning them to conduct different kinds of research.

  • Explore Side Stories: Enjoy 18 different researcher stories outside the 3 main heroine routes! Enjoy the personal tales encapsulated within these side paths to delve further into the world of the Therio.

  • A Setting Created around Immersion: Plunge into the depths of this world by experiencing the laughter, emotion, and mystery for yourself.

Last evaluated Jun 14, 2026
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