WHAT THE BAT?

First-person VR comedy with baseball bats instead of hands

Triband · Released Nov 17, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 91
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Aug 15, 2024
Minimum PC: GTX 970; 8 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is WHAT THE BAT??

You tackle everyday tasks and physical puzzles in a single-player VR game about growing up with bat-shaped hands. You hit and move objects through levels set everywhere from home to space, with additional movie-themed chapters.

For you if...

+you enjoy family-friendly slapstick and absurd everyday situations
+you want casual challenges suited to virtual reality newcomers

Not for you if...

−you prioritize puzzle difficulty over visual jokes

What players say

80% of 91 reviews are positive

Players praise the inventive levels and physical interactions. Common complaints concern repetitive tasks, awkward object handling, and a short playtime for the asking price.

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WHAT THE BAT? system requirements

Minimum: GTX 970, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does WHAT THE BAT? have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does WHAT THE BAT? run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 17
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, VR
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does WHAT THE BAT? 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