The Boogie Man

2D horror adventure about chasing a killer through a castle

Uri Games · Published by PLAYISM · Released Feb 12, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 319
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 2 months ago; Aug 6, 2026
Minimum PC: Integrated; 1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Boogie Man?

You play Keith, a detective vacationing with his wife when murders begin at the castle they are visiting. This single-player, 2D horror adventure combines exploration and action as you pursue the killer. It is the third entry in the Strange Man series.

For you if...

+you like pixel-art horror with a dark atmosphere

Not for you if...

−you avoid graphic violence and disturbing subject matter

What players say

82% of 319 reviews are positive

Players praise the story and its different endings. The most common complaints concern confusing puzzles and unclear requirements for reaching the good ending, which several players say make a walkthrough necessary. Reactions to the voice acting are mixed.

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The Boogie Man system requirements

Minimum: Integrated, 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or Greater
Processor: Intel Core 2 1.06Ghz
Graphics: Integrated graphics
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does The Boogie Man have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Boogie Man run on Steam Deck?

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

The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
The game or its launcher may not exit cleanly
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: 28
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean.

Does The Boogie Man 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