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Steam app 390290 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:24 UTC

Bulb Boy

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.

Bulb Boy Steam header artwork
BulbwareBulbware
65playing now
6524-hour peak
697all-time peak
39average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−3Gain−7.09%% gain74Peak

629 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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All time

134 months, August 2015 to September 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.

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Monthly peak

The last four months

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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.

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July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 352 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 277 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

02039597901 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 202664 peakWednesday 02 September 202660 peakThursday 03 September 202655 peakFriday 04 September 202635 peakSaturday 05 September 202645 peakSunday 06 September 202647 peakMonday 07 September 202652 peakTuesday 08 September 202673 peakWednesday 09 September 202643 peakThursday 10 September 202656 peakFriday 11 September 202656 peakSaturday 12 September 202665 peak

October 2026

Bulb Boy was released on 29 Oct, 2015.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:24 UTC
App ID
390290
Last updated
14 Jul 2016 build 1206433
Developer
Bulbware
Publisher
Bulbware
Release date
29 Oct, 2015
Platforms
WindowsmacOS
Download size
624 MB323 MB
Install size
4.56 GB2.32 GB
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Achievements
12
Metacritic
84

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Popular tags

AdventureIndiePoint & ClickHorrorSingleplayerDarkDark HumorPuzzleGoreCuteAtmosphericSurreal2DMultiplayerPsychological HorrorShortFunny
About this gameFull description from Steam
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. Find light in yourself! Gameplay Bulb Boy is an intuitive 2D point & click horror adventure about a boy with a glowing head (alright, it's a bulb...) inspired by Machinarium and Gobliiins. Solve puzzles, defeat wicked monsters and reveal bulby's abilities to unfold a twisted tale. Ohhh... And don't forget to save your Grandpa-raffin and Mothdog from the frightening darkness.. Key Features DEFEAT THE MONSTERS -Explore the Bulb house, that is full of frightening creatures. Defeat the evil in all its forms and bring the light back. BULB'S TALENTS - Being a boy that is a bulb comes with many talents. Not only does your head light up and allows you to survive electrical shocks, but it can also be unscrewed for use in strange places. PLAYABLE FLASHBACKS - Play as other family characters. Relive Bulb Boy's childhood memories to uncover the mystery of the story. BUBBLE SPEECH - No dialogue, just bubble speech. Watch the story unfold in animated clouds. SECRETS - There are things in the house waiting to be revealed. POOP - In many sizes and proportions.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Medo
IGRS18Horor · Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

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

Recommended

macOS

Minimum: OS: Mac OS X 10.6.3 "Snow Leopard" 2.4 GHz Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 320M 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM
Supported languages1 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

12 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Headless Chicken DefeatedAchievement
Drunken Earthworm DefeatedAchievement
Snotty Bunny DefeatedAchievement
Eternal LightAchievement
First BloodAchievement
Nice To Poo YouAchievement
All Faces Of DeathAchievement
Tasty LarvaeAchievement
Jessy C DelightAchievement
Plumber RemainsAchievement

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29 developer announcements, Oct 2015 to Mar 2026 · times in UTC

March

  1. Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is available now on Nintendo Switch!

    Hey there! 💡It's not a drill, I repeat - it's not a &^%$#@! drill! 💛 *** Alright, just a very short and concise message - from now you can play Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair not only on Steam but also Nintendo Switch consoles. BB2 is now…

    RychuKocur

February

  1. Bulb Boy 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch!

    Hello there, bulbas! 💡We bring some good news here today! After conquering PC & Steam, Bulb Boy's army continues its march towards toward new platforms. Brace yourself, because Jar of Despair is going to be released on Nintendo Switch 1 & 2…

    RychuKocur

December

  1. BULBY NEWS #2 => Updates, Steam Winter Sale 2025, Steam Deck compatibility...

    Hello there, bulby bulbs! 💡We are so back, today with a portion of freshiest news from the world of Bulb Boy! Are you curious about what's going on in the world of light and darkness? Let's get this party started! 💛🟨 UPDATES & FIXES 🟨You…

    RychuKocur

November

  1. Bulb Boy is free to claim on Steam for 48 hours!

    Hello there, bulbs! 💡It may be hard to believe, but... Our beloved Bulb Boy had other adventures besides this one, with jar of jam, creepy cellar and monsters.... You know! 🍒 Ten years ago, the first part of Bulb Boy premiered and now, you…

    RychuKocur

October

  1. Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair & Bulb Boy 10th anniversary giveaways

    Hello there, bulby bulbs! 💡We have a batch of fresh news from the world of Bulb Boy for you today! 💡 Without further ado, let's get started! 💛🟨 BULB BOY 10TH ANNIVERSARY 🟨Happy birthday, Bulb Boy! It's so hard to believe, but yes, it's true…

    RychuKocur
  2. Bulb Boy... Needs your help!

    Hello there, Bulb Boy fans! 💡It's been a few days since the release of Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair! We are incredibly grateful to see your voices and opinions online. So far, it seems that you enjoyed the second part of Bulb Boy's…

    RychuKocur
  3. Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is now available on Steam!

    Hello there, Bulb Boy fans! 💡With great pleasure and gratitude that is difficult to describe, we would like to officially inform you that...Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is OUT NOW on Steam! And you can purchase it with -15% release discount!…

    RychuKocur
  4. Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair [DEVLOG #3] - The Horror continues!

    Hey, hello! 👁️ Huh, this is actually the last devlog before the release on Thursday... Oh boy, the time flies! Well then... Let me tell you a little bit about how Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair was made! 🟨 It's time to... Breathe 🟨The idea for…

    RychuKocur
  5. Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair [DEVLOG #2] - Bulb Boy’s story

    Hey there! 🙌It's so good to see you all here! Today I'm going to tell you a story about the boy who lived...? Nope! About the boy who became the light - so to speak. This is the story of the first Bulb Boy game. Enjoy!💡🟨 The spark that…

    RychuKocur

September

  1. New demo version of Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair just dropped!

    Hello there, Bulb Boy fans! 💡This is it! The wait is (well) almost over and just little over three weeks left to the release of Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair on Steam! But fear not! Our Bulby hero has something really cool for you. To make the…

    RychuKocur
  2. Celebrate Steam Autumn Sale 2025 with -80% discount for Bulb Boy!

    Hello there, Bulb Boy fans! 💡We just wanted to share the news with you, that you can grab original Bulb Boy with sweet -80% off deal during Steam Autumn Sale 2025! If you ask us - it's a perfect opportunity to celebrate this beautiful…

    RychuKocur
  3. Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair [DEVLOG #1] - The First Light

    Hey! 🙌This is Artur Mikołajczyk, the man behind the Bulb Boy games! Because the release of Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is approaching fast, I'm here today to tell you about the beginnings of Bulbware and how it all started. Enjoy reading! 💡🟨…

    RychuKocur
  4. Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is coming to Steam on October 23, 2025!

    Hello there, from Bulb Boy fans! 💡We have some good news today that we wanted to share with you! This year's Halloween will be truly special because your favorite lught bulb hero will come back and get into new adventures soon before the…

    RychuKocur
  5. Bulb Boy discounted, Bad Cheese out now & bundle... Fresh news!

    Hey there, Bulb Boy fans! 💡Today we got bunch of fresh news for you so... Without further ado, let's get right to it! 📰Starting today, from September 1️⃣st til 1️⃣5️⃣th (so for two weeks) Bulb Boy 1 will be discounted -84%!What's the…

    RychuKocur

February

  1. The new episode of Bulb Boy sooner than you expect.

    After a longer break due to unforeseen circumstances (read more about that here), we are thrilled to announce that we’ve returned to full development! Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, we have come back stronger and more determined than…

    Bulbware

March

  1. Hank: Strightjacket

    Hey fellow humans! :) My friends created this 'micro' adventure game. It’s about a vigilante with time powers trying not to get shot in the head and It's now available on Steam!…

    Bulbware

November

  1. We need your help translating Bulb By (Norwegian, Danish)

    http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/9917402/6a9d0eb35168499df02af7d7917f6667d0cade5e.jpg TRANSLATION HELP NEEDED! ːsteamhappyː We have a giant request for you guys. It appears we need additional…

    Bulbware
  2. We need your help translating Bulb By (Norwegian, Danish)

    http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/9917402/6a9d0eb35168499df02af7d7917f6667d0cade5e.jpg TRANSLATION HELP NEEDED! ːsteamhappyː We have a giant request for you guys. It appears we need additional…

    Bulbware

June

  1. Enlightning version 1.03

    We're glad to announce thanks to you feedback we put together a new improved version of this shiny game. http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/9917402/1122a486d0e3b6ed7c65b08be861e2352b9075b7.jpg We managed to…

    Patch notes
  2. Enlightning version 1.03

    We're glad to announce thanks to you feedback we put together a new improved version of this shiny game. http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/9917402/1122a486d0e3b6ed7c65b08be861e2352b9075b7.jpg We managed to…

    Bulbware

May

  1. Bulb Boy Update 1.02 is shining!

    Greetings guys! We have fixed some user report bugs: Critical and small bugs fixed massively improved MacOS version Gameplay improvements Animation improvements Please do contact us if you have any issues. Either use Steam or drop us a line…

    Bulbware
  2. Bulb Boy Update 1.02 is shining!

    Greetings guys! We have fixed some user report bugs: Critical and small bugs fixed massively improved MacOS version Gameplay improvements Animation improvements Please do contact us if you have any issues. Either use Steam or drop us a line…

    Bulbware

February

  1. Awards Celebration

    Bulb Boy has won 4 more awards for the adventure game released in 2015 so have we decided it's something we should all celebrate! http://bulbboygame.com/greenlight/update_awards02a.jpg We have won recently: Silver Aggie Best Adventure Game…

    Bulbware
  2. Awards Celebration

    Bulb Boy has won 4 more awards for the adventure game released in 2015 so have we decided it's something we should all celebrate! http://bulbboygame.com/greenlight/update_awards02a.jpg We have won recently: Silver Aggie Best Adventure Game…

    Bulbware
  3. Awards Celebration

    Bulb Boy has won 4 more awards for the adventure game released in 2015 so have we decided it's something we should all celebrate! http://bulbboygame.com/greenlight/update_awards02a.jpg We have won recently: Silver Aggie Best Adventure Game…

    Bulbware

October

  1. Bulb Boy - update 1.01

    Guys, We just want to let you know that we have just updated version of Bulb Boy that fixes every known issue. Please check if you have the latest version by clicking right on Bulb Boy in your library and choosing Properities>Verify…

    Bulbware
  2. Bulb Boy - update 1.01

    Guys, We just want to let you know that we have just updated version of Bulb Boy that fixes every known issue. Please check if you have the latest version by clicking right on Bulb Boy in your library and choosing Properities>Verify…

    Bulbware
  3. Become Green on Halloween

    http://www.bulbboygame.com/greenlight/TB_BB_640.png If you find Bulb Boy interesting maybe you would like They Breathe They Breathe is a critically acclaimed indie gem risen from the depths of Xbox Live Indie Games. In thirty short minutes…

    Bulbware
  4. Become Green on Halloween

    http://www.bulbboygame.com/greenlight/TB_BB_640.png If you find Bulb Boy interesting maybe you would like They Breathe They Breathe is a critically acclaimed indie gem risen from the depths of Xbox Live Indie Games. In thirty short minutes…

    Bulbware

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