# Bulb Boy

> 2D horror puzzle adventure game with a boy who has a glowing head. (iPhone/iPad app by Bulbware Sp. z o.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulb-boy/id1124453989 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bulbware Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124453988)
- Category: Games
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 570 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulb-boy/id1124453989/reviews.md

## What is Bulb Boy?

Multi-award winning 2D horror puzzle adventure about a boy with a glowing head.

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.

## Key features

- Point & click horror adventure
- Solve puzzles
- Defeat wicked monsters
- Boy with a glowing head
- Playable flashbacks
- Bubble speech storytelling

## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulb-boy/id1124453989/reviews.md

### 5/5 — BuLb bOY

*2020-02-02, version 1.2*

Really scary game but didn’t give me nightmares lol (I wonder why it didn’t crash on me?)

### 5/5 — Such An Awesome Game

*2019-11-13, version 1.2*

Bulb Boy, is easily one of my all-time favorite iOS games. The amount of creativity and talent that you see on display here is just wonderful I think. I really love the artwork so much, the story is creepy and fun and I think they did such a superb job on the score and sound design as well.

I bought this game when it first came out forever ago and I still enjoy playing it to this day. I only wish that this developer would update the game with some new stories or also come out with some other games as well. Bulbware, is absolutely one of my most favorite game developers ever and I cannot wait to see what they create next. But, even if this is the only game they ever end up making, it's worth it just to have this title to play and see in my opinion.

Many thanks to the developer for this endearing, creepy and fun video game. It's still refreshing to me even after all this time to know that there are ethical and amazing developers like this one who put passion and creativity into a game and just sell it for one fair price. And, like I said, I sincerely hope we get to see some more chapters to Bulb Boy or also some more video games from this studio. 

If you haven't played, Bulb Boy or are on the fence about buying it, I highly recommend this one-of-a-kind game and experience. The artwork and sound design alone are enough to warrant a purchase in my opinion. But, with that you also get a really fun and great story and gameplay as well I think. Plus, I believe the whole concept of a character and family members who are light bulbs 💡, is just so cute, endearing and unique for a video game story. Thanks, again to, Bulbware, and God bless.

### 5/5 — :D amazing, scary, and more amazing and stuff!

*2018-08-04, version 1.14*

I love the potty humor its funny. Especially when fighting the [ SPOILER ] Poop Boss!
Im only 11 yet i still find this game amazing, keep up the great work BulbWare! Also, make a second bulb boy! Where bulb boy has a sister! UR AN AMAZING GUY! ( or girl! )

### 2/5 — Freezing?!

*2018-06-20, version 1.14*

Freezing on iPad Pro?! Lame

### 1/5 — THIS GAME GLITCHES SO MUCH

*2018-05-28, version 1.14*

I CANT GET PASE THE UNDER WATER PART BECAUSE IT IS NOT ALLOWING ME TO MANEUVER ANYWHERE IVE SPENT AT LEAST 2 HOURS TRYING TO GET IT TO WORK WITH NO LUCK DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON A BROKEN GAME!!!

### 4/5 — 0.o

*2018-03-11, version 1.14*

o.0

### 1/5 — Underwater bug

*2017-11-20, version 1.14*

I would love to finish the game I just bought, but there is a bug once you reach the underwater level. The back pack won't open when I try to give the snail to the eel to fry it. Please fix this...

### 5/5 — IT KEEPS CRASHING!!!

*2017-08-24, version 1.14*

I love this game! I played it through once & loved all of it & hope you make more! However the last 2 times I tried to play it, it froze on me at the end, when the time comes to fight the "eye in the stomach" boss... It turns into a black screen & I can't do anything w/o it closing all together on me! Plz fix it so I can continue supporting your game & recommend it to friends! Playing on my IPhone 5s, last update is 10.1 thx

### 5/5 — So funny, great optimization

*2017-07-10, version 1.14*

I was really impressed by the funny characters and awesome optimization for iPhone 7 Plus big screen. I have a lot of fun playing this game.
One tip: If you got stuck do not use walkthroughs or you won't enjoy it!

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2017-06-19, version 1.14*

Great game... Reminded me a little of Limbo in its disturbingness. Great story, both endearing and horrifying, good puzzles. Only issue was a frozen screen (on iOS- never happened before), but that was only once. Recommend!

## Frequently asked questions about Bulb Boy

### What kind of game is Bulb Boy?

Bulb Boy is a 2D point & click horror puzzle adventure game. It features intuitive gameplay where players solve puzzles, defeat monsters, and uncover a twisted tale.

### What are the key features of Bulb Boy?

Key features include defeating monsters, utilizing the protagonist's unique 'bulb' talents like lighting up and surviving electrical shocks, playing through playable flashbacks of other characters, and experiencing the story through bubble speech without dialogue.

### How much does Bulb Boy cost?

Based on the provided information, Bulb Boy is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What platforms is Bulb Boy available on?

The description focuses on the gameplay and features of the mobile application. Specific platform availability beyond mobile is not detailed, but it is described as a 2D game.

### What is the story of Bulb Boy about?

The game is about a boy named Bulb Boy who wakes from a nightmare to find his home overshadowed by evil, his family missing, and monsters lurking. Players must gather courage and use his glowing head to save everything he loves and bring light back.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.2 — 2019-02-28

Memory issue fixed,
Crashes fixed,
iOS 12 supported

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