Rank 01Games like Bat Boy
- 26 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Bat Boy also play
The closest matches to Bat Boy: Berserk Boy, Astalon: Tears of the Earth, Super Catboy, Panzer Paladin, and Fallen Leaf. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Rank 03- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
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Gravity Circuit
Why this: Shares ability unlocks with Bat Boy.
Rank 07 
Grapple Dog
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Bat Boy.
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: X PLUS Co., Ltd., Sonzai Games
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 96% of 101 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Ability upgrades change playstyle dynamically
- Boss battles feel epic and fair
- Pixel art and chiptune soundtrack are on point
- Challenging
- Nostalgic
- Retro
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Bat Boy
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

Mega Man Legacy Collection
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Bat Boy.

Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
Why this: Same retro mood as Bat Boy.


Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Bat Boy at current Steam store prices.

Primal Light
Why this: Shares ability unlocks with Bat Boy.

Prison City
Why this: Same retro mood as Bat Boy.


Owlboy
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Bat Boy.




Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

Berserk Boy
Why this: Same retro mood as Bat Boy.



Gravity Circuit
Why this: Shares ability unlocks with Bat Boy.

Grapple Dog
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Bat Boy.

About Bat Boy
The closest matches to Bat Boy: Berserk Boy, Astalon: Tears of the Earth, Super Catboy, Panzer Paladin, and Fallen Leaf. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Bat Boy is your kind of game, the closest matches are Berserk Boy, Astalon: Tears of the Earth and Super Catboy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, nostalgic and retro, and single out its ability rotation and ability unlocks. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Bat Boy: Ryosuke isn't just your regular high-school kid. He and his fellow sports-star friends secretly battle against the evil invading forces of Lord Vicious, hellbent on hosting sinister athletic events for his own amusement! Ryosuke is Bat Boy!
Is Bat Boy worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 101 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Ability upgrades change playstyle dynamically
- Boss battles feel epic and fair
- Pixel art and chiptune soundtrack are on point
- Sports themed humor adds personality
People who play it also play: Berserk Boy, Astalon: Tears of the Earth, Super Catboy
Frequently asked about Bat Boy
Can I run it?
Is Bat Boy verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Bat Boy is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Bat Boy cost?
Bat Boy is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Bat Boy?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Bat Boy are Berserk Boy, Astalon: Tears of the Earth, Super Catboy.
Who developed Bat Boy?
Bat Boy was developed by X PLUS Co., Ltd., Sonzai Games and published by DANGEN Entertainment.