Indie · December 16, 2016
Super Blue Boy Planet (2016)
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
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.7k Steam reviews | Top 79% in Indie |
| Positive rating | 91% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 46% |
| Engagement hours | 1 h average | Top 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 date | Dec 16, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Developer | NanningsGames |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player











