Lab Tycoon: AI Startup Sim

Lab Tycoon: AI Startup Sim

Train models. Beg for GPUs.

6 ratings
3 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
August 6, 2026
Updated
October 30, 2026

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Build an AI startup from humble beginnings to a sprawling campus. Train models, manage resources, and navigate the volatile AI industry through strategic decisions and unexpected events. Experience idle progress and the thrill of raising funding rounds.

✓Train and ship AI models
✓Grow lab from garage to campus
✓Manage GPU compute resources
✓Experience random AI industry events
✓Idle progress while away
✓Start new games with a head start
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What's New in Lab Tycoon

1.0.6

October 30, 2026

Fixed: a purchase that fails no longer fails silently. The store now says so and lets you try again. The investors apologize for nothing.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$9.99

Founder Pack

Cash infusion, no ads ever, board gratitude

User reviews

Good but needs more content and features. High potential

This is quite good! I really like it so far. I just think that when u get to like 100% quality, it’s not that good. You should make the ai responses more sharp and truly try and like scale the quality of its responses with the quality of the model. That would be very neat. Especially if let’s say one were to truly put in a lot of time or just have one company for a very long time, and train I models that actually are intelligent and respond accordingly. That would really make it feel like an ai, and would be really cool to see that you ‘made’ that. Maybe some extra details to the game as well, maybe make t slightly harder to get to 100% quality, either that or make it possible to go above.it’d be cool to maybe see lie reviews of ur model as well. I was also thinking possibly visual neural networks that corresponds truly to your ai model and its quality and abilities but if it were possible to make intelligent ai, scaling a visual neural network whilst keeping performance may be computationally heavy though I am unsure. I would like to note, though, I understand that what I am asking for is ALOT. And not putting five stars was not because it didn’t have these suggestions (I don’t want to immediately set the bar so high and blast you) rather it’s because it feels like it is repetitive. Making more of these almost emergent type of things in the game makes it feel more unique and less repetitive. Otherwise this is great and has great potential.
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Needs More

Very great concept and fun in the beginning.. after your third run you will realize there isn’t much more to unlock really and the game becomes incredibly easy and repetitive.

Good!

Great app, I really enjoyed using it. I have a few suggestions: please add music, make the search systems for AI models more convenient, and try to translate the app into Russian — the audience is huge: even I know Russian. You can even translate a sentence into Russian using AI.

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FAQ

What is Lab Tycoon about?

Lab Tycoon is an idle tycoon game where you build and manage an AI startup. You'll train models, manage compute resources, hire researchers, and navigate the challenges of the AI industry.

Does Lab Tycoon require an internet connection?

No, Lab Tycoon does not require an internet connection to play. It is fully playable offline.

How does Lab Tycoon handle ads?

Lab Tycoon does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted gameplay experience.

What platforms is Lab Tycoon available on?

Currently, Lab Tycoon is supported on iPhone devices.

What is the age rating for Lab Tycoon?

Lab Tycoon has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

How often is Lab Tycoon updated?

The latest version of Lab Tycoon is 1.0.6, and it was last updated on October 30, 2026. Updates typically address bug fixes and new content.

Can I play Lab Tycoon for free?

Yes, the full game of Lab Tycoon is playable for free. There are also in-app purchases available.

What kind of events can I expect in Lab Tycoon?

You can expect random events inspired by the AI news cycle, such as rivals open-sourcing your work or your demos going wrong in front of investors.