About Chroma Lab
Chroma Lab is a vibrant fluid simulation experience designed for VR, powered by a high-performance custom particle physics engine that leverages modern GPUs to calculate billions of forces per second. This advanced technology allows particles to interact realistically, mimicking the behavior of a fluid in stunning detail. Players can engage with the particles using a variety of intuitive tools to pick up, hit, pull, explode, shoot, and paint, while customizable options let users fine-tune visuals, physics, and scene management. The simulation supports adjustable physics settings, multiple particle shaders, color palettes, and graphics options, as well as placeable force spheres that can teleport particles between one another. With features such as optional gravity and “lava lamp” modes, the ability to freeze or slow time, and presets for quick access, Chroma Lab offers a captivating and flexible environment suited for both newcomers and VR veterans. In addition to its mesmerizing psychedelic visuals, Chroma Lab reacts dynamically to external music sources, enhancing the sensory experience—though Bluetooth headphones may not always be compatible. The simulation scale and bounding walls can be modified to accommodate play styles from seated to room-scale VR, with automatic or manual adjustment of particle counts based on system performance. Native Oculus SDK support and MixCast integration ensure smooth, high-quality mixed reality capture. Praised by beta testers for its breathtaking beauty, smooth performance, and immersive gameplay, Chroma Lab has been described as one of the most visually stunning and compelling VR experiences available, inviting players to lose themselves in its colorful, ever-changing worlds.
Instructions
- Click the Download button below and you will be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 5 seconds and click on the blue ‘download now’ button. We recommend using a download manager for faster download speeds. (You can use FDM which is free here, or any other download manager).
- Once the game is finished downloading, right click the .zip file and click on “Extract to Chroma Lab.zip” (To do this you will need 7-Zip, which you can get here, or you can use the built in windows extractor).
- Double click inside the Chroma Lab folder and run the setup application. Accept the EULA, and install the game. Then, launch the game through the desktop shortcut.
Chroma Lab Free Download
Reminder: This download is completely free and won't cost you a penny. However, If you love the game and want to purchase it, you can support the developers by doing so.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10
- Processor: Any recent dual core but quad core recommended
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD R9 280 / Nvidia GTX 970, slower may work but untested, faster = more particles!
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC
- Additional Notes: Requires a VR headset and motion controllers, closing other applications and minimising steam is recommended to avoid occasional dropped frames
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