Overview

If you've ever looked at a cluttered desk and felt a strange urge to sort every last paperclip, Quarantine Lab Sort might be your next obsession. Developed by Tovarishch Games and published by PlayWay S.A., this first-person organizing sim drops you into a post-apocalyptic laboratory where chaos has taken over.

Equipment is buried under piles of junk, test tubes are unlabeled, and the lab animals have escaped. Your job is simple: restore order, one item at a time.

Released on October 28, 2026, the game leans into the calming yet addictive loop of sorting and cleaning. It's a single-player experience with full controller support, and it even includes camera comfort options for those who prefer a gentler first-person view.

The game is available in Japanese, English, and a dozen other languages, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Highlights

  • Around 250 types of items to sort, including microscopes, medicine, books, Petri dishes, and sample jars. No two piles are identical, so you'll constantly discover new objects as you clear the clutter.
  • First-person organizing gameplay that transforms a messy lab into a tidy, functional space. The satisfaction comes from watching the environment gradually change as you place each item in its proper spot.
  • Casual, indie, and simulation genres blend together, offering a relaxing yet engaging experience. The post-apocalyptic setting adds a unique flavor to the familiar organizing genre.

Who It's For

Quarantine Lab Sort is perfect for players who enjoy cleaning and organizing games like Unpacking or A Little to the Left. It's also a great pick for anyone who finds satisfaction in tidying up virtual spaces, or who wants a low-stress game to unwind with after a long day.

The post-apocalyptic theme might appeal to fans of survival settings, but the gameplay itself is purely about sorting—no combat, no timers, just pure organization.

Game Info

  • Developer: Tovarishch Games
  • Publisher: PlayWay S.A.
  • Release Date: October 28, 2026
  • Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
  • Modes: Single-player
  • Features: Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Camera Comfort
  • Languages: English, Japanese, Russian, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish, and more