IGN called Bulb Boy “a point & click simple and unpretentious, but with a personality and an irresistible style”. Grab it for free on Steam for a very limited time!
So what’s this indie game about? Well, 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 usually costs $8.99 but will be available for free at Steam until November 9th 2025.
HOW TO GET THIS GAME FOR FREE ON STEAM:
To grab this indie freebie just head over to Steam and add the game to your cart and checkout. Enjoy playing! Note that giveaway will end on November 9th 2025 and the game will go back to costing $8.99.
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