Adventure · 2009
A Boy and His Blob
A Boy and His Blob makes its triumphant return! A reimagining of the NES classic, as the boy, you feed your blob jelly beans and watch him transform into cool and useful objects to solve puzzles and escape danger. With its robust and emotionally driven story, challenging puzzles, and visually impressive art style, A…
Key facts
- Released
- 13 October 2009
- Genre
- Adventure · Action · Puzzle
- Length
- ≈ 5 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo · Mobile
- Studio
- Abstraction Games, WayForward Technologies
- Publisher
- Majesco Entertainment, Midnight City
- Critics
- Metacritic 72
- Steam reviews
- 69% positive (529 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2009 classic that aged well
- "Brainy" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat A Boy and His Blob?
Expect about 5 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play A Boy and His Blob with friends?
No, A Boy and His Blob is a single-player experience.
What platforms is A Boy and His Blob on?
A Boy and His Blob is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and Mobile.
Is A Boy and His Blob a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 72. On Steam, 69% positive (529 reviews).
What games are like A Boy and His Blob?
In the same spirit: Vibrant Venture, Unravel and Adventures of Pip.



