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Bulb Boy

Bulb Boy

70/100
21 ratings2015Easy to run

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1080p performance

Bulb Boy estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps986 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps891 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps940 fps763 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps852 fps681 fps554 fps

1440p performance

Bulb Boy estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps883 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps859 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps998 fps811 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps910 fps740 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps822 fps668 fps
RTX 3060999 fps881 fps705 fps573 fps
GTX 1660 Super798 fps639 fps511 fps415 fps

4K performance

Bulb Boy estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps992 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps891 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps840 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps971 fps789 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps959 fps767 fps623 fps
RTX 4070999 fps822 fps658 fps534 fps
RX 7800 XT905 fps724 fps579 fps471 fps
RTX 3080881 fps705 fps564 fps458 fps
RTX 4060 Ti832 fps666 fps532 fps433 fps
RTX 3070759 fps607 fps485 fps394 fps
RTX 4060685 fps548 fps438 fps356 fps
RTX 3060587 fps470 fps376 fps305 fps
GTX 1660 Super426 fps341 fps272 fps221 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Intel HD 4000

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Processor
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Intel i3

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Memory
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2 GB

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Genres

About

Bulb Boy (2015) is a charming indie adventure game that blends puzzle-solving with a darkly whimsical atmosphere. You play as a young lightbulb-headed boy who must navigate his mysterious home, solve environmental puzzles, and uncover what happened to his family after a supernatural disaster. The game's point-and-click adventure style and quirky hand-drawn aesthetic have earned it a solid 70/100 rating from players who appreciate its unique narrative and atmospheric storytelling.

On the performance front, Bulb Boy is remarkably accessible for PC gamers. It requires only an entry-level GPU with a score around 303 to meet minimum requirements, making it playable on older or budget hardware. With just 2 GB RAM needed, you can expect smooth FPS performance even on modest setups, and you'll see high frame rates and excellent performance across various graphics settings without needing expensive components.

If you enjoy thoughtful indie adventures with an unsettling but charming tone, Bulb Boy is worth exploring. Its low system requirements mean nearly any PC gamer can experience it without hardware concerns, leaving you free to focus on the game's puzzles and story.

Performance profile

Released in October 2015, Bulb Boy sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

Bulb Boy is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Extremely light — Bulb Boy runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

Storyline

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.

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