Super Cable Boy

A precision platformer where your power cord becomes a grappling hook

Sørb · Released Nov 20, 2020

Reviews: Very Positive; 98% of 90
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Aug 29, 2024
Minimum PC: HD 4000; 2 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Super Cable Boy?

This 2D platformer takes place in a retro-styled world threatened by a mysterious entity. As a living handheld gaming system, you jump, dash, fly, and collect game cartridges that grant new abilities.

For you if...

+you seek optional collectibles that demand precise movement
+you want a platformer with local cooperative play

Not for you if...

−you prefer relaxed platforming without demanding late-game challenges

What players say

98% of 90 reviews are positive

Players praise the level design and soundtrack. Some criticize directional precision in advanced levels and the handling of certain abilities.

Screenshots and trailer

Super Cable Boy system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 2 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3
Graphics: Intel HD 4000
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does Super Cable Boy have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Super Cable Boy run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 41
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, German, Japanese, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Portugal.

Does Super Cable Boy use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam