Underplayed Gems

The Tale of: Bubble Boy (2025)

The Tale of: Bubble Boy cover
Developer
Tim Venekamp
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A deceptively cute but brutally precise platformer that demands mastery of unique controls while carrying a somber undertone.

punishingdifficultpreciseatmosphericemotionalquirkycartoony horrormethodical

What players say

Players call this a brutal and unforgiving puzzle game with a unique climbing mechanic, though some find the camera too close and the bubble popping too quick. Controls feel novel but are a sticking point.

Screenshots

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