Choose Bulb Boy
Choose Bulb Boy if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Bulb Boy launched in 2015.
Bulb Boy vs Slender Threads
Bulb Boy and Slender Threads both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Bulb Boy (2015) is 10 years older than Slender Threads (2025). Slender Threads scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Bulb Boy (87% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Slender Threads
Choose Slender Threads if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.7% positive across 292 reviews.
Both Bulb Boy and Slender Threads sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Bulb Boy |  Slender Threads | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (284 reviews) | 89.7% positive (292 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bulbware | Blyts |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Bulb Boy (2015) is 10 years older than Slender Threads (2025).
- Slender Threads scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Bulb Boy (87% positive).
- Bulb Boy is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Slender Threads (8.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Bulb Boy vs Slender Threads — FAQ
- Which is better, Bulb Boy or Slender Threads?
- On Steam reviews Slender Threads scores higher (89.7% positive) than Bulb Boy (87% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Slender Threads is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Bulb Boy or Slender Threads first?
- If you want chronology, Bulb Boy (2015) came out before Slender Threads (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Bulb Boy and Slender Threads similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do Bulb Boy and Slender Threads both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.