Underplayed Gems

Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair (2025)

Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair cover
Developer
Bulbware
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 53 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A mischievous and eerie adventure with lighthearted horror and quirky puzzles.

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What players say

Players praise the cute-grotesque art style and say the sequel is more colorful than the monochrome original. The game is short, about 2 hours, and puzzles are mostly easy though a few use trial and error. A common complaint is an action-based boss fight near the end that feels out of place and has awkward controls.

Screenshots

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