Bat Boy

A side-scrolling action platformer built around baseball bat combat

X PLUS Co., Ltd., Sonzai Games · Published by DANGEN Entertainment · Released May 25, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 152
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Nov 28, 2023
Minimum PC: IntelHD 3000; 1 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Bat Boy?

Bat Boy is a 2D action platformer set beyond a dimensional gateway, where you rescue sports-hero teammates brainwashed by Lord Vicious. You progress through levels, use your bat to cross obstacles and solve environmental puzzles, fight bosses, and learn abilities from the allies you free.

For you if...

+you enjoy pixel art and chiptune soundtracks
+you like searching platforming levels for hidden collectibles

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative or competitive multiplayer rather than solo play

What players say

94% of 152 reviews are positive

Players praise the level design and ability upgrades. A recurring criticism is that it follows Shovel Knight too closely without adding much of its own.

Screenshots and trailer

Bat Boy system requirements

Minimum: IntelHD 3000, 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Bat Boy?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
Graphics: IntelHD 3000
Memory: 1024 MB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does Bat Boy have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Bat 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
Achievements: 18
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Bat 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