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Coming Nov 4, 2026

Emotional Labor Laboratory

By astro stew

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About Emotional Labor Laboratory

Emotional Labor Laboratory is a game tagged Rhythm, Visual Novel and Adventure by astro stew, launching on Steam on Nov 4, 2026. That is a packed week for games like it, with 60 similar games launching the same week. The quietest week ahead for games like it starts Nov 23. The Steam games most like it include Nagi no Koi, ef - the latter tale. (All Ages) and 逝去的群星.

Dive into virtual world and play emotions alongside your quirky, beautiful boss. A unique kind of 'Emotional Labor' begins, blending sweet chemistry with electrifying rhythm action.
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Busiest weeks for games like this one in the next 12 weeks:

  • Week of Oct 26, 2026 — Packed, 85 similar games
  • Week of Nov 9, 2026 — Packed, 56 similar games
  • Week of Nov 2, 2026 — Packed, 60 similar games

Quietest: Nov 23, Dec 7, Jan 11.

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Steam data

Everything Steam lists for Emotional Labor Laboratory · record updated 1 day ago

Steam store

Overview

App ID4678050
Release dateNov 4, 2026
Last change number38813211
Last record update1 day ago

App info

App type
Game
Developer
astro stew
Publisher
astro stew

Platforms

Windows

Features

2
Single-playerFamily Sharing

Patches

Patch notes

2
  1. Aug 30, 2026 Major System & Quality of Life (QoL) Optimization Update! 🎵

    Hello, players! This is astro stew.To provide you with a smoother, more intuitive, and deeply immersive gameplay experience, we have rolled out a comprehensive major update focusing on control flexibility, accessibility, and overall system…

  2. Jun 15, 2026 Massive Visual Update! Experience a Whole New Rhythm 🎵

    Hello, everyone! We’re thrilled to finally unveil our latest trailer, showcasing brand-new map designs and spectacular rhythm effects.To deliver an exhilarating sense of impact and a feast for the eyes, we’ve completely overhauled the game…

News

  1. Jul 2, 2026 · Community Announcements [Demo Released] It's Finally Open! Join the 'Emotional Labor Lab' Today 🎮

    Hello everyone! We are thrilled to share some truly exciting news with you. We are finally releasing the demo version of 'Emotional Labor Lab'!In this demo, you can get hands-on and personally experi…

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