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8BitBoy™

Developed by AwesomeBlade · Published by AwesomeBlade

ActionCasualIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 5, 2014 Price$0.90 Steam reviews683

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.90
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews683
Languages1

Overview

An action, casual, indie game by AwesomeBlade, published by AwesomeBlade — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Huge classic platformer with several power-ups and 8-12 hours of main story & 300+ hidden locations just begging for exploration · 56 big Levels · 5 huge worlds” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 73% positive of 1,939
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:PlatformerIndieActionCasualPixel Graphics2DRetroSingleplayerDifficultArcadeSide ScrollerOld School

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for 8BitBoy™.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Processor: Dual Core AMD or Intel / AMD E-350 APU
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD 4000 / Radeon HD 6310
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Xbox 360 controller or Keyboard

Supported languages (1)

English

8BitBoy™ FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is 8BitBoy™?

Steam classifies 8BitBoy™ as a Action, Casual, Indie game, developed by AwesomeBlade. Huge classic platformer with several power-ups and 8-12 hours of main story & 300+ hidden locations just begging for exploration · 56 big Levels · 5 huge worlds

How much does 8BitBoy™ cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists 8BitBoy™ at $0.90. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is 8BitBoy™ single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for 8BitBoy™: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is 8BitBoy™ on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists 8BitBoy™ for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is 8BitBoy™ out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 5, 2014.

What platforms is 8BitBoy™ on?

8BitBoy™ is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is 8BitBoy™ single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does 8BitBoy™ cost?

Steam lists it at $0.90.

Who made 8BitBoy™?

8BitBoy™ is developed by AwesomeBlade and published by AwesomeBlade.

Where to get 8BitBoy™

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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