Backpack Boy

Indie· Puzzle· Platformer· Puzzle Platformer

Released Aug 2026

Backpack Boy is off on one of his treks when he discovers a peculiar flashlight that changes the world around him. Explore a seemingly abandoned structure in this puzzle platformer built around using light to shine into the past.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $9.99

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Backpack Boy Soundtrack

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Developer

Chuck

Publisher

Chuck

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Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Puzzle Platformer Indie Puzzle Platformer 2D Cute Linear Colorful Short Pixel Graphics Casual Family Friendly Logic Atmospheric Mystery

About this game

Beginning as a submission to the 2023 Big Mode Game Jam, Backpack Boy, a puzzle-platformer built around using special light sources to affect the world around you has been expanded to a full game with new levels and new mechanics.

This short experience is packed full of fun and interesting puzzles.

Explore deeper to uncover the mysteries at the heart of the facility.

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