Boom Buddy (2025)

Developer: ODYSA GAMES
Publisher: ODYSA Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Sports
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 144 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic race against time as you guide a falling boy using suction cups to stick to walls and avoid traps.

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What players say

Players are split on Boom Buddy. Some enjoy it as a simple reflex-testing arcade game, but many call it repetitive and say the traps feel unfair. The suction mechanic is a common complaint for being clunky. Several reviewers also warn that it looks and plays like a mobile game and is not worth the full price.

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