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Bulb Boy - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Bulb Boy

BulbwareReleased October 29, 2015
IndieAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayerCuteFunny
GameValio recommendation72Worth It

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (596 reviews)
Why “Worth It”
72out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 72 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

5 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set yesterdayR$3.43R$17.99−81%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace · Price set 21 hours agoR$4.95+R$1.52−72%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller · Price set 21 hours agoR$10.29+R$6.86−43%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 11 months agoR$17.99+R$14.56Buy Steam Official store · Price set 13 days agoR$17.99+R$14.56Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value69/100
  • R$3.43: very accessible price
  • 81% off: deep discount

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now R$3.43Lowest recorded R$1.79Full price R$17.99
Quality86/100
  • 89% positive (596 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 84/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 596 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 89% · Very PositivePositive 531Negative 65
Popularity23/100
  • Players down 80% in recent days
  • 4 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 4Peak in period 86

Game details

Developers
Bulbware
Publishers
Bulbware
Release date
October 29, 2015
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
12
Steam recs
591
Official website
bulbboygame.com
Supported languages
1 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards +1See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Family Sharing

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bulb Boy worth buying?

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Where can I buy Bulb Boy cheapest?

The best current deal for Bulb Boy is on Kinguin for R$3.43.

That's a 81% discount.

What type of game is Bulb Boy?

Bulb Boy is categorized as: Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is Bulb Boy available on?

Bulb Boy is available on: Windows, MacOs.

When was Bulb Boy released?

Bulb Boy was released on October 29, 2015.

How many people are playing Bulb Boy?

According to recent data, Bulb Boy has approximately 4 concurrent players yesterday.

Is Bulb Boy on sale right now?

Bulb Boy is currently 81% off on Kinguin for R$3.43.

Who made Bulb Boy?

Developed by: Bulbware

Published by: Bulbware

What are the best deals for Bulb Boy?

We're currently tracking 5 deals for Bulb Boy across different stores:

  • Kinguin: R$3.43 (-81%)
  • Gamivo: R$4.95 (-72%)
  • Loaded: R$10.29 (-43%)
  • GreenManGaming: R$17.99
  • Steam: R$17.99
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