Indie · December 16, 2016

Super Blue Boy Planet (2016)

trophy8 achievementsgroup100k–1M ownersrecommend663 recommendations
Super Blue Boy Planet is a charming, quirky platformer that offers a delightful mix of retro-inspired gameplay and colorful pixel graphics. Take control of the brave Blue Boy as he embarks on a mission to save his kidnapped love from alien captors. Navigate through 21 fun-filled levels, jump on enemies, avoid tricky obstacles, and solve puzzles to activate bridges and other objects—all while enjoying a lighthearted adventure. With simple controls and gamepad support, Super Blue Boy Planet is perfect for players of all skill levels. Whether you're stomping on creepy crawlies or facing off against level bosses, the game's well-paced checkpoints ensure a frustration-free experience. Key features: Smooth and easy-to-learn controls, with gamepad support recommended Exciting variety of enemies and challenging bosses Puzzle-solving elements that add depth to the gameplay Fun and casual platforming experience with retro flair Playable in short bursts—ideal for quick gaming sessions Super Blue Boy Planet is free-to-play and packed with engaging platforming action, making it the perfect choice for players seeking a nostalgic yet modern platforming adventure. Dive in today and see if you can rescue Blue Boy's sweetheart!

Indie releases from 2016

29 Indie titles launched in 2016 — top 6 by review volume.

Peer Indie titles

Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.

Position in Indie

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume2.7k Steam reviewsTop 79% in Indie
Positive rating91% positiveGenre average: 87% — this title sits in top 46%
Engagement hours1 h averageTop 98% for session depth among Indie

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Free to Play · 163
  • Pixel Graphics · 74
  • Indie · 68
  • 2D · 67
  • Platformer · 61
  • Retro · 43
  • Multiplayer · 28
  • Adventure · 23
  • GameMaker · 22
  • Singleplayer · 15
  • Great Soundtrack · 14
  • Action · 13
  • Controller · 13
  • Short · 10
  • Casual · 9

Reception Metrics

Steam community

91%Very Positive · 2.7k reviews

2.5k positive · 244 negative

Curator recommendations

663

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

1h

brief (under 5 hours)

Median

1h

Typical completion time

Achievements

8

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateDec 16, 2016
DeveloperNanningsGames
Base priceFree-to-play
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners100k–1M
External linksOfficial site · Support · [email protected]

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support

Other

  • Single-player