SCP: Secret Laboratory is a multiplayer horror game based on the SCP Foundation universe. Developed by Northwood Studios, it was released in 2018 and is available for PC on Steam. The game takes place in a secret research facility where players take on the roles of different factions, including scientists, security guards, and dangerous SCP entities, each with their own objectives.
SCP: Secret Laboratory features asymmetric multiplayer gameplay, with various roles and factions competing against each other. Players can spawn as Class-D personnel, scientists, facility guards, or one of several SCP entities with unique abilities. The goal of each faction varies, from escaping the facility to containing or eliminating SCPs or surviving until the end of the round.
The game features a dark and atmospheric environment, with detailed facility interiors and eerie lighting effects. The SCP entities are faithfully recreated from the SCP Foundation lore, each with their own distinct appearance and abilities. The tense atmosphere and unpredictable encounters contribute to the game's horror elements.
SCP: Secret Laboratory has garnered a dedicated fanbase and received generally positive reviews from players. Its unique blend of multiplayer gameplay, horror elements, and SCP lore has been praised for its depth and replay value. However, some players have criticized the game for its steep learning curve and occasional bugs.
