Steam app 3606890 · updated 17 Oct 2026, 21:55 UTC
A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect
720 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
13 months, October 2025 to October 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
The source keeps every hour for about a month, one figure a day for about two, and a single number for anything older.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
30 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
28 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 657 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
| Language | Full audio |
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| English | |
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| Portuguese - Brazil | |
| French | |
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| Vietnamese |
A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.
43 achievements in total.
46 developer announcements, Oct 2025 to Oct 2026 · times in UTC
Balance: -Greatly reduced the amount of alien files output by the Unit Reader. -Greatly reduced the Data Lab speed reduction when reading alien files. You should see it working at about level 120 instead of 150. -Reduced processing seller…
Patch notesBalance: -Redownloader’s output now applies the Verified modifier again Bug Fixes: -Fixed file size and process size display on iOS -Fixed Alien Universe modifier causing you to have 256x less income -The keyboard no longer overlaps with…
Patch notesThe End Update reworks progression and the Portal, expands AI and file processing, and adds interdimensional research and a new ending. It also brings desktop undo and redo, multiple save slots, and improvements to performance and account…
Jorge de Guzman-Fixed UI layout direction being inverted and unresponsive when the system language was set to Arabic
Patch notes-Fixed research dialog not opening when selecting a research
Patch notes-Input handling reworked -Added keybind for closing menus (Esc) -Added keybind for deselecting nodes (Esc) -Added keybind for confirming node placement (Enter) -Added keybind for opening the nodes menu (Space) -Added keybind for opening the…
Patch notes-Fixed GPU Quantizer accepting Clock Speed as input -Removed deprecated Factory Space shop upgrade, which was causing some players to have 10 extra spaces
Patch notes-Steam production now works in L/s and no longer stack-Steam now uses the circle connector shape-Added the option to resend account email verification-The Quantum Processor now displays how many Quantum Solvers are being used and how many…
Patch notes-Improved node picker menu visuals-Added the option to switch to a listed view of the node picker menu-Added Lossless Compressor MAX-Fixed Optimize Code MAX being able to be purchased before unlocking optimizations-Fixed Out of Memory…
Patch notesThis update feature new endgame content that expands the existing machinery content, adds the Quantum Processor, and improves already existing systems such as the Server and AGI. It also brings many QoL features, such as the new node picker…
Jorge de Guzman-All optimizations now cost 1 Optimization Point -Updated French, Japanese, Spanish and Traditional Chinese translations
Patch notes-Fixed Rewind service refunding more Advanced Research than it should -Fixed Support Level 6 badge not displaying in Discord Rich Presence -Updated translations
Patch notes-The Duplicator can now apply the mirrored modifier to encrypted files -Fixed Reconstructor outputting twice as many files -Fixed Imprinter removing the AI modifier from files -Fixed Virus Scanner progress bar not pausing when no input was…
Patch notesQoL:-Releasing a connection on top of a node now automatically creates a connection to the matching resource -Improved connection preview when creating new connections -Improved connection editing, with support for multiple anchors…
Jorge de GuzmanHey everyone,We ran into an issue where our email provider introduced a breaking change to their API without notifying customers. As a result, outgoing emails were temporarily failing, which affected account verification emails in…
Holy-All machines had their work speed buffed and cost adjusted -Fixed wrong price display on importers description
Patch notes-Factory materials got rebalanced and some machines had their material requirements changed -Fixed Oil Refiner producing more Refined Oil than it should -Fixed inaccuracies on damage production when Rest Time is active -Fixed Optimized…
Patch notes-Fixed select and move tools only working when using shortcuts
Patch notes-Ratios can now be incremented/deducted by single presses -Ratios now require long presses to be typed -Added a help button in the portal screen that opens the portal guide -Added Alt as a shortcut to the move tool -Improved Discord Rich…
Patch notesThe Steam Workshop is now available! You can now download mods directly from your Steam client. Modding documentation is still in progress, but you can find more details in the workshop page.
Jorge de Guzman-Fixed importing nodes not deducting from the total amount of active nodes when deleted -Fixed Trojan Injector production calculation -Fixed Data Lab production calculation
Patch notes-Added automatic refund for perks that had their limit reduced from one version to another -Fixed node groups not saving
Patch notes-Added an upgrade that increases network limit by 1 -Network Duality perk limit was reduced by 1 -Importing nodes are now saved -Deleting nodes that are being imported no longer triggers a confirmation prompt -Fixed paused nodes switching…
Patch notes-Fixed save being lost when loading immediately after saving using account sync -Fixed not being able to add breach skills on mobile
Patch notesHighlights:New content: Hardware ProductionAdded modding supportReplaced the existing soundtrack with 5 new original songs, free of DMCAAdded 12 new achievementsServer reworkedPortal reworkedTrojans reworkedResearch tree…
Jorge de GuzmanCheck out the trailer for the upcoming 2.0 update: This update features brand new content, remakes and improvements to existing systems, modding support, a new original soundtrack, and a bunch of QoL and performance improvements everyone…
Jorge de Guzman2.0 is almost ready for closed testing. So here are some sneak peaks! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45750770/1abf824219ee2c203277428ff54b7d9778e78700.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45750770/f92e69da81a3c14a34c0954e5f2405d3feac3d4c.png…
Jorge de Guzman1.1.5: -Added 2 additional backup slots for saves -Added additional checks for save corruption -Removed save encryption 1.1.6: -Added achievements on Steam -Adjusted research screen size and initial position
Patch notes-Reworked schematics placement -Node Group now automatically selects all nodes and connectors inside when selected -Node Groups can now be exported using schematics or copy/paste -Bank Breach can now be added from the nodes menu -Bank…
Jorge de Guzman-Implemented an additional backup slot for automatic saves -Nodes that are on placement mode can no longer be upgraded -The game now waits 0.2 seconds to save the game before closing. This should hopefully prevent some cases where…
Patch notes-Network, Processor, GPU Cluster, Data Lab and Heat Sink nodes now partially refund their cost when deleted -Fixed hack levels not properly awarding hack points -Fixed boosts not working if you originally used the 000000 code on sync save…
Patch notes-Reworked schematics placement -Node Group now automatically selects all nodes and connectors inside when selected -Node Groups can now be exported using schematics or copy/paste -Bank Breach can now be added from the nodes menu -Bank…
Jorge de GuzmanYou can now participate in beta 1.1 by going into your game properties > betas. We will only push updates there if we feel they are safe enough for public and won't cause major issues. But always keep a backup of your save before switching…
Jorge de GuzmanToday we broke the 1k reviews on Steam! Unbelievable! Thanks very much for playing and leaving your review. Currently I am working on what should be 1.1.0, which will include new content, balance changes, and some crazy QoL you have all…
Jorge de Guzman-The game now automatically goes in fullscreen if the display resolution is equal to or lower than 1280x800. This should fix Steam Deck input issues. If somehow this does not work, go into your Steam Deck Display settings and set the…
Patch notes-Added another layer of protection to avoid data loss during an unexpected shutdown -Rest Time button is now always visible if you own Time Generator -Pressing quit on the settings tab now forcefully saves the game -Schematics can no longer…
Patch notes-Increased node limit to 300 -Schematics now save most node settings -Schematics no longer prevent placement if one node requirement is not met -You can now mute the humming noise by muting nodes -Fixed Back-End Dev achievement not checking…
Patch notes-Added scroll to node menu -Added requirements to place schematics -Nodes are now automatically selected on drag -Updated engine to 4.5.1 -Updated translations -Fixed pasting and schematic placement not properly applying connections -Fixed…
Patch notes-Increased minimum and maximum UI Scale -Increased minimum and maximum camera zoom -Current camera zoom is now saved between screen transitions -Camera movement caused by dragging nodes and connections now inversely scales with camera zoom…
Patch notes-Fixed Time Generator not working
Patch notes-Fixed some cases where purchases would not load correctly -Fixed resource duping when using schematics -Fixed Hack Levels not awarding Hack Points when Hack Interface was included in a placed schematic -Fixed purchases being applied each…
Patch notes-Added FPS Limit setting -You can now copy and paste codes in the Sync Save popup -Improved tutorial to prevent soft locking -Disabled shader caching temporarily to fix crash on some devices
Patch notes-Fixed WASD movement not working after pressing a slider -Fixed Bank Level not resetting on data wipe -Fixed rounding issues with currency displays -Updated translations
Patch notes-Fixed a bug that would cause saves to reset on entering the portal
Patch notes-Added Discord Rich Presence -Fixed requests not being able to be completed in some situations -Fixed being able to copy empty selections
Patch notes-Fixed a bug in the tutorial that would cause a soft lock
Patch notesEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Upload Labs - Customizations | WindowsLinux | 06 Feb 2026 |
| Upload Labs Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Upload Labs - Daily Tokens+ | WindowsLinux | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Upload Labs - Daily Tokens | Windows | 03 Oct 2025 |
| Upload Labs - Permanent Boosts | WindowsLinux | 03 Oct 2025 |
| Upload Labs - Time Generator | WindowsLinux | 30 Sep 2025 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | Upload Labs.exe | windows 64 | ||
| Launch | Upload Labs.x86_64 | linux | ||
| OpenGL | Upload Labs.exe | --rendering-driver opengl3 | windows 64 | |
| OpenGL | Upload Labs.x86_64 | --rendering-driver opengl3 | linux |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
|---|---|---|
WinAppDataRoaming | Upload Labs | savegame.dat |
LinuxXdgDataHome | Upload Labs | savegame.dat |
WinAppDataRoaming | Upload Labs/schematics | *.dat |
LinuxXdgDataHome | Upload Labs/schematics | *.dat |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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