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Bulb Boy

Developed by Bulbware · Published by Bulbware

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 29, 2015 Price$0.89 Metacritic84/100 Steam reviews586

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.89
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic84/100
Steam reviews586
Languages1
Achievements12
DLC1

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Bulbware, published by Bulbware — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “One gloomy night, Bulb Boy wakes suddenly from a frightening nightmare to discover that evil has overshadowed the Bulbhouse. His family has disappeared and there are horrid monsters lurking in the shadows. Gather the courage and use his glass head to save everything he loves.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 88% positive of 1,097
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Player-voted tags:AdventureIndiePoint & ClickHorrorDarkSingleplayerDark HumorGorePuzzleCuteAtmosphericSurreal

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 Bulb Boy.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
  • Processor: Intel i3
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD 4000

Supported languages (1)

English

Bulb Boy 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 Bulb Boy?

Steam classifies Bulb Boy as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Bulbware. One gloomy night, Bulb Boy wakes suddenly from a frightening nightmare to discover that evil has overshadowed the Bulbhouse. His family has disappeared and there are horrid monsters lurking in the shadows. Gather the courage and use his glass head to save everything he loves.

How much does Bulb Boy cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Bulb Boy at $0.89. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Bulb Boy single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Bulb Boy: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Bulb Boy on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Bulb Boy out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 29, 2015.

What platforms is Bulb Boy on?

Bulb Boy 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 Bulb Boy single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Bulb Boy cost?

Steam lists it at $0.89.

Does Bulb Boy have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 12 achievements for Bulb Boy.

What is Bulb Boy's Metacritic score?

Bulb Boy has a Metacritic score of 84/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Bulb Boy?

Bulb Boy is developed by Bulbware and published by Bulbware.

Where to get Bulb Boy

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

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