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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.
Bulb Boy
BulbwareDeveloper
BulbwarePublisher
2015-10-29Release
🎹🖱️ Keyboard + Mouse
Very Positive (561 reviews)
VR Support
Public Linux Depots:
  • Bulb Boy Linux [2.31 G]
Available DLCs:
  • Bulb Boy Soundtrack
Not Tagged as Available on Linux (Steam)
Linux Not in OS List
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?\n\nLet\'s get this party started!

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UPDATES & FIXES

You let us know that some small elements in the game need patches and fixes, so we try to keep up with them. So, with the update that is now live on Steam, there have been some minor gameplay fixes, such as issues with the in-game camera and bugs like fleas multiplying endlessly on Mothdog. Bleh

But the most important part of this update is...

A new mini-game, which you will find in the game menu after unlocking all achievements in the game!

The Tinkle Forest - that\'s its name - is a simple game about taking Mothdog out for a pee in the woods, next to the light bulb house and...

That\'s all we\'re going to tell you at this point.

Play it yourself and let us know what you think!!

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STEAM DECK COMPATIBILITY

In case if you didn\'t know yet, we\'re happy to announce that Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is now officially fully compatible with Steam Deck!

From now on, you can have the adventures of your favorite luminous friend always at your fingertips. We had a few technical issues along the way, but we managed to iron them out, so the gameplay should be smooth, enjoyable, and...

Scary as ever.

Especially if you play on Valve hardware at night, under the covers.

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STEAM WINTER SALE 2025

Finally, as Steam Winter Sale 2025 has just started, we\'re happy to announce that both Bulb Boy 1 and Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair are participating!

You can grab

\nBulb Boy with -90% off $0.89 \nBulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair with -20% off $11.99

Good Christmas deals, right??

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Alright, that\'s it for now!

Thank you all for your endless support!

~ Bulbware

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Bulbware => Instagram

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[ 2025-12-18 18:00:29 CET ] [Original Post]
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 have the opportunity to get it for free!

The game is officially free to claim, here on Steam, for 48 hours!

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Share this info with your friends, let the whole world discover the first, original adventures of the bulb boy! If you haven\'t had a chance to check out this title yet and would like to catch up before the freshly released Jar of Despair, there\'s no better opportunity than now!\n\n

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Thank you all for your support!

~ Bulbware \n\n

Bulbware => X

Bulbware => Facebook

Bulbware => Instagram

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[ 2025-11-07 17:58:52 CET ] [Original Post]
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! \nWithout further ado, let\'s get started!

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BULB BOY 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Happy birthday, Bulb Boy! It\'s so hard to believe, but yes, it\'s true - today marks the 10th anniversary of Bulb Boy 1\'s release on Steam! We are dso happy that we\'ve been able to launch Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair so close to this date, after all, there is no better way to celebrate such an event than by playing the sequel :D

To be completely honest, we wanted to offer a decent discount on BB1 or even... let you get it for free for 24 hours, but unfortunately, we couldn\'t arrange that with Steam (Dead silence...? Hello, Steam Support?!), and setting discounts is currently on hold due to earlier regional price adjustments

But fear not! We have a few ideas up our sleeves to make these circumstances more pleasant for you...

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GIVEAWAYS!

The premiere giveaway of Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair on gleam.io has come to an end! \nThank you all for participating! A few lucky winners will receive keys for BB2 from us, and we will contact you guys shortly!

BUT...\n

Since Halloween is just around the corner, we decided to do it on Friday, October 31, thus launching a new, even bigger giveaway! You will be able to win not only keys to BB1 and BB2, but maybe also something special... Check out our social media on Friday

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WHAT\'S NEXT?

Alright, but what\'s enxt with Jar of Despair, you gonna ask? Well, we have some things to do! First of all, the game is constantly being updated and fixed, so if you\'ve encountered any bugs or problems, they have either already been fixed or will be soon

The second issue is various game polishing you asked for specific scenes to be selectable in the game menu, and we also heard that it would be nice to have several language versions of this menu after all, these are the only texts in the game. We will think about it!

We also plan to prepare the game for compatibility verification with Steam Deck!

Oh, and one last thing... Remember that the game is also heading to Nintendo Switch!

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Sooo... Yeah. We have a lot of exciting things ahead of us, don\'t we?

Thank you all for your support!

~ Bulbware

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[ 2025-10-29 19:24:32 CET ] [Original Post]
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 adventures! This is all the more pleasing given that you had to wait... just 10 years for it We want to say - thank you!

These few days are also important for Bulb Boy because we are fighting with algorithm to reach as many [strike]future followers of the light bulb cult as possible...[/strike] new players, of course

And we need your help with this!

If you\'ve already played Jar of Despair, don\'t hesitate to leave us a review on Steam!

[img src=\"https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/9917402/e51437b9d867ac9ddd37cd80e00a4cacb13a1ae9.gif\"][/img]

And don\'t worry, we don\'t pressure anyone to give positive reviews. We are grateful for both praise and criticism, and we will incorporate all suggestions and corrections on an ongoing basis

Thank you all for your support!

~ Bulbware

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Bulbware => Facebook

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[ 2025-10-27 18:29:42 CET ] [Original Post]
Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is now available on Steam!

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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!

Starting today, you can finally discover for yourselves the horrors that await you when you open [strike]Pandora\'s box[/strike] that delicious jar of jam

We hope you gonna enjoy this adventure!

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Remember to give us feedback on the game, whether it\'s here in Steam reviews or simply on our social media, it really means a lot!

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Thank you very much for all your support during development. Without you and your passion, this project would not have been possible!

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[ 2025-10-23 15:00:04 CET ] [Original Post]
Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair [DEVLOG #3] - The Horror continues!

Hey, hello!

\nHuh, 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 the second part of Bulb Boy didn\'t come immediately after finishing work on the first one. We needed a break - some distance, some time to miss our light bulb world again. After the release of Poopdie and its second episode, we focused on experimenting with new prototypes, ideas, and directions. It was a period of searching. We surely wanted to feel that the next project would be something special, not just a sequel for the sake of a sequel.

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An ordinary situation but an extrordinary story

At one point, the question arose: what if our next game is Bulb Boy 2? That sentence opened up a flood of ideas. From the very beginning, we knew that if we were to return to this world, it would have to be an intimate story, one that takes place in a small, closed world, among a limited number of characters. We love this kind of atmosphere, where the characters\' emotions and small gestures can say more than hundreds of words of dialogue.

That\'s how the idea for this particular adventure was born, one that begins with something completely ordinary: dinner and... No jam on the table. It\'s a minor event that, in our style, quickly spirals out of control and leads to disturbing, bizarre events. In the world of Bulb Boy, even the simplest activities can turn into something surreal and terrifying.

[img src=\"https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/41040719/64ec4f7af2756e8f924b9e06f7532ccfd50dd002.png\"][/img]

New vision & visuals

This time, we wanted to approach the project in a completely different way. Szymon prepared the first concepts this time in color, which immediately gave the game world a completely different tone. Instead of gloomy black and gray, colors reminiscent of 90s animations appeared. We wanted Bulb Boy 2 to look like a good cartoon movie - one that we ourselves would have enjoyed watching as children. The colors were not only meant to enliven the game world, but also to contrast with its dark humor and the emotional weight of the story.

Back to the roots with new energy!

When creating the sequel, we didn\'t want to copy the previous game. We wanted to preserve the spirit of the original, its grotesque charm, disturbing atmosphere, and emotional charge but at the same time introduce something fresh. New gameplay ideas, refreshed visuals, and subtle changes to the narrative were meant to make players feel like it was the same world... but more mature, more cinematic, and full of surprises.

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\nMy dear friends! \n\nToday, as the release approaches and we\'re just two days away from it, I feel the same thrill of excitement that I felt before the release of the first part. Many years have passed, but one thing has not changed - I still want to create games that evoke emotions that can be remembered long after the screen is turned off.

I hope you are going to really enjoy Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair. See you on Thursday!

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BULBWARE\'s SOCIAL MEDIA ARE HERE

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[ 2025-10-21 15:31:56 CET ] [Original Post]
Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair [DEVLOG #2] - Bulb Boys 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 started it all (2014)

The idea to create a game about a boy with a light bulb instead of a head was born in 2014. At the time, Szymon was preparing various sketches in the style of a classic adventure games. One of our mutual friends noticed one of these childlike drawings and commented: He looks like his head is glowing. That one sentence was enough to spark our imagination. That\'s how Bulb Boy was born a hero whose light was to illuminate the dark corners of a bizarre, grotesque universe.

When creating Bulb Boy, we drew on memories from our childhood and youth. We were inspired by old adventure games such as Gobliins, as well as more contemporary titles such as The Neverhood and Machinarium. We still love games that allow players to immerse themselves in unusual worlds - worlds full of puzzles, quirky characters, and atmospheres that you can lose yourself in. That\'s the kind of experience we wanted to give others.

[img src=\"https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/9917402/9375f60517e91a4127fad7dcdd29680ff4455753.jpg\"][/img](Bulb Boy concept / art)

The bittersweet process of creation

The production of Bulbware\'s first game was intense. On the one hand, there was the immense joy of creating our own project and the satisfaction of small successes. On the other hand, there were moments of doubt and problems. Our first Kickstarter campaign ended in failure, which could have stopped all work. However, something unexpected happened then - an investor who needs no introduction knocked on our door. PewDiePie saw the potential in the prototype and supported the project. This gave us wings.

It took us a little over a year to create Bulb Boy. During that time, we learned everything from technicalities and puzzle design to coming up with dark and absurd characters. When the game was released, we received very positive reviews from the media and players. However, alongside the satisfaction, there was also disappointment the sales results were far from what we had expected.

[img src=\"https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/9917402/3456a075f263f677f48da57dbd1fda3a208b11c2.jpg\"][/img]{Good old times, with \'Felix PewDiePie\' Kjellberg)

Nintendo coming to the rescue

We didn\'t give up and worked on ports of the game at the same time. Each new version brought Bulb Boy to an ever-wider audience. The key moment was the release on Nintendo Switch. Our game was among the top 100 titles available in the eShop - 63rd, to be exact. This opened the door to a whole new group of players and allowed us to survive the most difficult moment in the studio\'s history.

A dream come true and a door to the world!

The success of Bulb Boy was like a childhood dream come true for us. In an instant, we stopped being just people who wanted to make games, instead we became a real development studio with our own hero who won the hearts of fans. This time gave us the opportunity to travel the world, participate in trade shows and industry events, meet extraordinary people, and share our project with thousands of players!

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That\'s how our adventure with game development began - from a spark in a sketchbook, through failures and unexpected support, to success that gave us the courage to dream even bigger.

In the next devlog, we\'ll talk about how the idea for Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair was born and why we believe this story deserves its own, even brighter spotlight

So all I can say now is... Take care and remember... May the light bulb be with you and guide you through the darkness!

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\nBULBWARE\'s SOCIAL MEDIA ARE HERE

Psssst...! Play the new demo!

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[ 2025-10-04 10:17:57 CET ] [Original Post]
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 wait more enjoyable we just released totally new demo version of the game!!

It\'s already visible on the game card in the store - just download it!

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This screen awaits you when you complete the demo! Pretty cool, right???

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We would be ultra happy if you played it and left some feedback!

It\'s 10-15 minutes of fun that should give you a taste of what\'s new and, above all, the atmosphere that awaits you in Jar of Despair

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Well then, enjoy playing and... See you in October!

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[ 2025-09-30 16:45:38 CET ] [Original Post]
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 season and get ready for the upcoming release of Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair!

What do you think, huh? Let us know!

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Make sure to follow our social media to stay up to date with all news!

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[ 2025-09-29 17:06:40 CET ] [Original Post]
Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair [DEVLOG #1] - The First Light

Hey!

This is Artur Mikoajczyk, 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!

The beginnings of our dreams

Let\'s go back to our school days, when the Internet was still mainly connected via noisy modems, and dreams of having your own video game were something almost magical for teenagers. It was then, in 2001, that I met Szymon ukasik through a mutual friend. We quickly discovered that we shared the same passion: we wanted to create our own point & click adventure game. Full of enthusiasm, we started working on our first project, but unfortunately, our lack of experience and knowledge meant that our ambitious idea ended up only in notes, sketches, and a simple prototype.

Life went on, and for a while, we each went our separate ways. I gained experience in the gaming industry, learning on real commercial projects, while Szymon developed his skills in the world of advertising graphics, becoming a highly regarded illustrator. Despite our different paths, we still dreamed of the same thing a game that we ourselves would want to play.

After many years, we got back in touch. It quickly became clear that our old plans were still alive. Our conversations turned into a concrete plan: we would create a studio where we could realize our ideas without compromise. And so, in 2015, Bulbware was born.

[img src=\"https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/41040719/899b0e89b3afbb27bfc4a8d586355a0f2a975802.png\"][/img]Bulbware (from the left - Szymon ukasik, in the middle - our sound designer - Piotr Surmacz and me- Artur Mikoajczyk)

Bulb Boy and other projects

The first fruit of our collaboration was a prototype game, which eventually evolved into the full-fledged Bulb Boy that you know so well. Our little glowing hero quickly won the hearts of gamers and the interest of the media with his cuteness and grotesque horror. This success allowed us to port the title to various platforms and feel that we were truly creating something special.

The following years were not only spent working on the next project Poopdie. At that time, we created a number of internal game prototypes that never saw the light of day, such as Dark Street, Fishy Island, and Little Goldar. These are just some of the ideas that were born at that time. They never saw the light of day, but each of them was a step towards what Bulbware was to become...

In 2020, the decision was made: we are returning to the world of the glowing boy. This is how work on Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair began. However, life likes to surprise us personal problems arose that slowed down the development of the project and naturally led to a split in the team. It should be noted that the split was amicable and friendly, but it still meant big changes.

[img src=\"https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/41040719/284800c728e310be4ea60cbadaf43797f461eda1.png\"][/img](Fishy Island)

[img src=\"https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/41040719/a8a89cfb47ddec7f2918380a19cd72327345f942.png\"][/img](Dark Street)

Bulbware today and tomorrow

Since 2024, Bulbware has been a one-man studio. I was left alone and I decided with full conviction to finish what we had started together. Today, looking back on all these years of work, I can say that I am very happy that Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is in its final stages and that you will be able to play it on October 23, 2025!

I hope that on that special night I will be able to say to myself: I did it!

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And that\'s it! Remember, this first devlog is just an introduction. In the next ones, I\'ll tell you more about Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair itself, its atmosphere, the development process, and what awaits players when Bulb Boy turns on his light again.

Take care and remember... May the light bulb be with you and guide you through the darkness!

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\nBULBWARE\'s SOCIAL MEDIA ARE HERE

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[ 2025-09-23 17:57:22 CET ] [Original Post]
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 festivities begin! Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair - has the official release date!

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The next chapter of Bulb Boy\'s story will land on Steam on October 23, 2025!

Spread the news with your friends, family, pets (just like... everyone!) and go see the new trailer we made specially for this annoucement!

Two more things you might be interested in!\n\n We just pulled out old demo from Steam because... A brand new version is coming soon! We\'ll let you know about the details but keep your eyes peeled on our socials!\n\n We also just launched a big, pre release giveaway where you have a chance to win free copy of the game, after the release! => Just enter HERE!

Make sure to follow our social media to stay up to date with all news!

Bulbware => X \nBulbware => Facebook \nBulbware => Instagram

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[ 2025-09-05 14:22:25 CET ] [Original Post]
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!

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Starting today, from September 1st til 15th (so for two weeks) Bulb Boy 1 will be discounted -84%!

What\'s the occasion, you may ask? This has something to do with few things. \n\nFirstly, Bad Cheese - a psychological horror inspired by 1920s animation and made by Simon Lukasik - co creator of Bulb Boy - is out now!\n

So we decided to celebrate together, resulting in the Boys in distress bundle. The rule is simple if you already have Bulb Boy in your library, you\'ll get an additional 10% discount on Bad Cheese in the bundle, on top of the launch discount!

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Secondly, this solid and quite long price reduction for Bulb Boy is linked to the fact that... This October, BB will turn 10! We have prepared a few surprises for this title, but a decent discount on the game as a prelude sounds good, now, doesn\'t it?

(Oh the time flies...)

And thirdly... The most important thing

Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is closer and closer. If you are hungry for info about its premiere, set your clock alarms on September 5, 5PM CEST / 8AM PDT. That\'s all we can say.\n\nLet\'s the hype train gain that speed!

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\nIf you are interested in more information about Bulb Boy or Bad Cheese, check out social media links \n\nBulbware => X \nBulbware => Facebook \nBulbware => Instagram

Simon => X \nFeardemic => X \nFearedmic - Instagram \n

\nSee you and...\nMay the light of your bulb, shine bright in the dark! \n\n[dynamiclink href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/390290/Bulb_Boy/\"][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/1717400/Bulb_Boy_2_Jar_of_Despair/?l=polish\"][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/3094480/Bad_Cheese/\"][/dynamiclink]

[ 2025-09-01 15:08:24 CET ] [Original Post]
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 weve returned to full development!

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, we have come back stronger and more determined than ever. Our team of two is working tirelessly to bring you the weirdest, cutest horror and most unforgettable adventure of the year.
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While the official release date will be announced soon, we are currently focused on testing the alpha version to ensure everything meets everyones expectations.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1717400/Bulb_Boy_Jar_of_Despair
Stay tuned for regular updates on the progress of BBJOD - theres even more exciting news is on the horizon!

You're awesome ()

[ 2025-02-16 22:06:08 CET ] [Original Post]
Hank: Strightjacket

Hey fellow humans! :)
My friends created this 'micro' adventure game. Its about a vigilante with time powers trying not to get shot in the head and It's now available on Steam!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2277670/Hank_Straightjacket/ Let me pass it on to Kuba - the games programmer - so he can tell you the story behind the game:


[i]Hey, everybody!
Kuba from My Next Games here. Hows everyone doing in the new year? For us its been busy. Last month, weve won a for a video game prototype! (Im the guy in brown pants in the photo)
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The competition was organized by CRPK Poland and we entered it with a proposal for a small point-and-click game - Hank: Straightjacket. Heres the story of how this little adventure game came to be:

We were about to start working on a new dialog system for our main project - Hank: Drowning on Dry Land - and we wanted it to be a bit different. In a regular game when the conversation starts the game pauses - you talk to the character and youre basically unable to do anything else. We want to change this and allow players to interact with the world while still in dialogue. There are some challenges that stem from that approach, though. What happens if the player does something noteworthy during the conversation? Wouldnt it feel strange if the hero broke a piece of furniture and the npc didn't react to it? We had some ideas on how to tackle those problems but we couldnt be sure they would work without trying them out in an actual game. And so we went on a rapid prototyping spree
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Two weeks and five gallons of coffee later we finally had a build and a working prototype of the system. As a side effect we created this tiny escape room experience. We were quite surprised that it was even playable! So, we called it Hank: Straightjacket and decided to release it as a free game. If youd like to - giving it a go! Hope you guys enjoy it and if youre interested in more Hanks adventure here the link to Hank: Drowning on Dry Land:[/i]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1937880/Hank_Drowning_On_Dry_Land/ [i]Cya Around,
Kuba
[/i]

[ 2023-03-12 19:24:08 CET ] [Original Post]
We need your help translating Bulb By (Norwegian, Danish)

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TRANSLATION HELP NEEDED! steamhappy
We have a giant request for you guys.
It appears we need additional translations for Bulb Boy description (7 sentences) to release the game on PS4.
We need it in Norwegian & Danish.
If any of you are ready and willing to help translate it, look for the description below.
We will be grateful forever

---ENGLISH
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 award winning 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 and flying dog from the frightening darkness...

[ 2017-11-09 07:03:56 CET ] [Original Post]
We need your help translating Bulb By (Norwegian, Danish)

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TRANSLATION HELP NEEDED! ːsteamhappyː
We have a giant request for you guys.
It appears we need additional translations for Bulb Boy description (7 sentences) to release the game on PS4.
We need it in Norwegian & Danish.
If any of you are ready and willing to help translate it, look for the description below.
We will be grateful forever ❤️

---ENGLISH
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 award winning 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 and flying dog from the frightening darkness...

[ 2017-11-09 07:03:56 CET ] [Original Post]
Enlightning version 1.03

We're glad to announce thanks to you feedback we put together a new improved version of this shiny game.

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We managed to find &squish some of the minor bugs:
  • Improved overall performance of the game
  • Bulb Boy freezing when he starts baking the cake
  • Some little issues
We're extremely happy to inform you know that we are bringing our shiny child to iOS and it will be powered on next month!

We're also want to let you know that 7 Linux users volunteered to be beta-testers of Linux version! If you want to join the community and help build penguin-friendly version of Bulb Boy please apply here: contact@bulbware.com

If you want to share with us anything, involving some constructive critique or funny kittens photos, you can find as always here: contact@bulbware.com If you live in Italy and want to meet us in person we are at Game Happens! festival in Genova, Italy until 25 of June.

Take care, we love you all,
Artur & Szymon, Bulbware

[ 2016-06-24 08:11:28 CET ] [Original Post]
Enlightning version 1.03

We're glad to announce thanks to you feedback we put together a new improved version of this shiny game.

Game Description Image

We managed to find &squish some of the minor bugs:
  • Improved overall performance of the game
  • Bulb Boy freezing when he starts baking the cake
  • Some little issues
We're extremely happy to inform you know that we are bringing our shiny child to iOS and it will be powered on next month!

We're also want to let you know that 7 Linux users volunteered to be beta-testers of Linux version! If you want to join the community and help build penguin-friendly version of Bulb Boy please apply here: contact@bulbware.com

If you want to share with us anything, involving some constructive critique or funny kittens photos, you can find as always here: contact@bulbware.com If you live in Italy and want to meet us in person we are at Game Happens! festival in Genova, Italy until 25 of June.

Take care, we love you all,
Artur & Szymon, Bulbware

[ 2016-06-24 08:11:28 CET ] [Original Post]
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 on contact@bulbware.com.

Thank you for the support guys.
We hope to see some of you in Singapore at Casual Connect Asia from 17th to 19th of May!

May the light shine upon you!
Artur & Szymon, Bulbware

[ 2016-05-13 11:13:37 CET ] [Original Post]
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 on contact@bulbware.com.

Thank you for the support guys.
We hope to see some of you in Singapore at Casual Connect Asia from 17th to 19th of May!

May the light shine upon you!
Artur & Szymon, Bulbware

[ 2016-05-13 11:13:37 CET ] [Original Post]
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!

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We have won recently:Silver Aggie Best Adventure Game 2015 Graczpospolita Medals for Best Indie Game and Most Creative Game 2015StonedGamer Award for Greatest Art Direction 2015

So that gives us 7 awards by now and we are still submitting the game for more festivals! Thanks to all of you who believed in our little game and supported it! You are able to get Bulb Boy for a discounted price until March 7th.
Hope you will have great weekend guys!

[ 2016-02-29 18:03:59 CET ] [Original Post]
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!

Game Description Image

We have won recently:Silver Aggie Best Adventure Game 2015 Graczpospolita Medals for Best Indie Game and Most Creative Game 2015StonedGamer Award for Greatest Art Direction 2015

So that gives us 7 awards by now and we are still submitting the game for more festivals! Thanks to all of you who believed in our little game and supported it! You are able to get Bulb Boy for a discounted price until March 7th.
Hope you will have great weekend guys!

[ 2016-02-29 18:03:59 CET ] [Original Post]
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!

Game Description Image

We have won recently:Silver Aggie Best Adventure Game 2015 Graczpospolita Medals for Best Indie Game and Most Creative Game 2015StonedGamer Award for Greatest Art Direction 2015

So that gives us 7 awards by now and we are still submitting the game for more festivals! Thanks to all of you who believed in our little game and supported it! You are able to get Bulb Boy for a discounted price until March 7th.
Hope you will have great weekend guys!

[ 2016-02-29 16:58:14 CET ] [Original Post]
Bulb Boy - update 1.01

[h1]Guys,
We just want to let you know that we have just updated version of Bulb Boy that fixes every known issue.[/h1]

Please check if you have the latest version by clicking right on Bulb Boy in your library and choosing Properities>Verify Integrity.

List of fixed issues
- button mashing system was too hard on some configurations
- 32-bit version now works properly
- problem with beeing killed during picking up a tap
- some minor bugs
- added ALT+R shortcut which allows you to restarts current level

Neither of the bugs appeard during our beta tests on different hardware and sytems. We're really sorry for the inconvinience and hope that you will enjoy our game so only bugs that you find will be these under Bulb Boy's bed!

[ 2015-10-30 20:59:23 CET ] [Original Post]
Bulb Boy - update 1.01

[h1]Guys,
We just want to let you know that we have just updated version of Bulb Boy that fixes every known issue.[/h1]

Please check if you have the latest version by clicking right on Bulb Boy in your library and choosing Properities>Verify Integrity.

List of fixed issues
- button mashing system was too hard on some configurations
- 32-bit version now works properly
- problem with beeing killed during picking up a tap
- some minor bugs
- added ALT+R shortcut which allows you to restarts current level

Neither of the bugs appeard during our beta tests on different hardware and sytems. We're really sorry for the inconvinience and hope that you will enjoy our game so only bugs that you find will be these under Bulb Boy's bed!

[ 2015-10-30 20:59:23 CET ] [Original Post]
Become Green on Halloween

[img]http://www.bulbboygame.com/greenlight/TB_BB_640.png [/img]

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, the game leaves it up to you to figure out every part of its increasingly bizarre universe, in order to survive the onslaught of unexpected creatures and ultimately comprehend their true nature. No matter how your descent to the bottom of the forest takes shape, it is guaranteed to give you the chills without a single word of dialog.

Keep your eyes open, for there is darkness beneath the surface. And you're not at the bottom yet.

In the first game by The Working Parts, a lone frog descends into the depths of a flooded forest, not yet knowing the full extent of its tragedy. To survive in a brutal, oxygen-obsessed ecosystem, you must help it see the patterns and hidden truths that make up the rules of the forest - horrible as they may be.

Features
Surreal atmosphere
No hand-holding
Hand-drawn HD art
A story told through gameplay
''Making of'' feature------------------------------- They Breathe is a short journey into the depths of a forest filled with water. As you swim deeper, it's up to you to figure out the rules of an insidious ecosystem where nothing is as it first seems, and where everyone is after the same precious resource – oxygen

[ 2015-10-29 17:15:02 CET ] [Original Post]
Become Green on Halloween

[img]http://www.bulbboygame.com/greenlight/TB_BB_640.png [/img]

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, the game leaves it up to you to figure out every part of its increasingly bizarre universe, in order to survive the onslaught of unexpected creatures and ultimately comprehend their true nature. No matter how your descent to the bottom of the forest takes shape, it is guaranteed to give you the chills without a single word of dialog.

Keep your eyes open, for there is darkness beneath the surface. And you're not at the bottom yet.

In the first game by The Working Parts, a lone frog descends into the depths of a flooded forest, not yet knowing the full extent of its tragedy. To survive in a brutal, oxygen-obsessed ecosystem, you must help it see the patterns and hidden truths that make up the rules of the forest - horrible as they may be.

Features
Surreal atmosphere
No hand-holding
Hand-drawn HD art
A story told through gameplay
''Making of'' feature------------------------------- They Breathe is a short journey into the depths of a forest filled with water. As you swim deeper, it's up to you to figure out the rules of an insidious ecosystem where nothing is as it first seems, and where everyone is after the same precious resource oxygen

[ 2015-10-29 17:15:02 CET ] [Original Post]
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