Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i3 ou équivalent Mémoire vive : 1024 MB de mémoire Graphiques : IntelHD 3000 Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
Bat Boy
A pixel-art throwback that puts the 'action' in action-platforming, with controls so crisp that 127 out of 147 mentions praise them. Since launch, a towering 96% of players have chimed in positively, making it one of the most beloved indie platformers in recent history.
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In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 147 | 127 | 14 | 6 |
| Graphics / art | 56 | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 39 | 30 | 4 | 5 |
| Audio / music | 39 | 34 | 0 | 5 |
| Interface / UX | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| Value for money | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Performance | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.8 h.
🪤 55 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 11, 2026 · All-time low: €7.39 (Aug 11, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 18 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 33,1 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Crisp, responsive controls are the game’s signature strength, with 127 positive mentions out of 147 total for gameplay.
- The pixel-art aesthetic and retro energy hit the mark with players: 54 positive mentions out of 56 for graphics, reinforced by keywords like 'rétro' and 'pixel art'.
- The soundtrack earns near-universal acclaim, with 34 positive mentions out of 39 for audio and frequent keywords like 'musique' and 'nostalgie'.
Weaknesses
- Technical stumbles—glitches and crashes—spoil the fun for some, drawing 9 negative mentions with no positives for bugs.
- The user interface trips up players, racking up 9 negative mentions against only 4 positive ones.
Who is it for?
Players who crave tight, '80s/'90s-style platformers with undeniable charm and a killer soundtrack will adore this. Those who demand flawless execution or an intuitive UI might want to wait for updates.
Is Bat Boy worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 262 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Crisp, responsive controls are the game’s signature strength. Current price: 14,79€.
Verdict
Bat Boy nails the old-school action-platformer formula, blending razor-sharp controls with a vibrant retro aesthetic. But its rough edges—bugs and a finicky UI—keep it from being a perfect throwback, even as 96% of players keep smiling after the credits roll.
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