Choose Bulb Boy
Choose Bulb Boy if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Bulb Boy launched in 2015.
Bulb Boy vs The Breadmaker
Bulb Boy and The Breadmaker 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 7 years older than The Breadmaker (2022). The Breadmaker is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Bulb Boy (2.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD). 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 The Breadmaker
Choose The Breadmaker if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Breadmaker launched in 2022.
Both Bulb Boy and The Breadmaker 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 |  The Breadmaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (284 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bulbware | Megon Lashley |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Bulb Boy (2015) is 7 years older than The Breadmaker (2022).
- The Breadmaker is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Bulb Boy (2.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Bulb Boy is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Breadmaker has no Deck rating yet.
Bulb Boy vs The Breadmaker — FAQ
- Should I play Bulb Boy or The Breadmaker first?
- If you want chronology, Bulb Boy (2015) came out before The Breadmaker (2022). 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 The Breadmaker 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.
- Does Bulb Boy run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Bulb Boy is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Breadmaker doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.