Blink the Bulb

A holiday-themed platformer with day-night cycles and collectible abilities

White Sparkle Games · Released Jan 2, 2017

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 138
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 9 years ago; Oct 1, 2017
Minimum PC: (TM) HD 6520G; 4 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Blink the Bulb?

In this free, single-player 2D platformer, Blink fights to stop the Holidaemon from taking over the Jubilee Realm. You run, jump, fight enemies, and collect active and passive items through large levels across six holiday-themed worlds. Day and night alternate between levels, changing enemy behavior, minibosses, stage mechanics, and available items.

For you if...

+you like finding alternate routes through platforming levels
+you enjoy games styled after older console platformers

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative or competitive multiplayer
−you dislike item effects governed by chance or cooldowns

What players say

85% of 138 reviews are positive

Players praise the retro platforming and music. Some criticize awkward controls and menus; a player also reports unclear ability descriptions and trouble finding how to save.

Screenshots and trailer

Blink the Bulb system requirements

Minimum: (TM) HD 6520G, 4 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: AMD A6-3420M APU with Radeon HD Graphics 1.50 Gz
Graphics: AMD Radeon(TM) HD 6520G
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 119 MB available space

Does Blink the Bulb have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Blink the Bulb run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 14
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Blink the Bulb 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