Bad Parenting 1: Mr. Red Face
Released Oct 2024
Mr. Red Face, a fictional character created by adults to teach their children, suddenly becomes real..
85% positive · 3,099 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $1.99
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Evaluation
Bad Parenting 1: Mr. Red Face launched on Steam on October 9, 2024 as a short, self-contained linear horror adventure (~30 minutes). At launch, the developer added new features specific to the Steam version (a Fanart Exhibition environment, graphic filters, and brightness settings), indicating the game arrived as a polished, complete package. The only post-launch activity was a minor localization update on October 17, 2024, and a February 2025 post that was simply a promotional announcement for an entirely different game by the same developer — not content for this title. There are no unreleased DLC, no season pass, no roadmap, and no ongoing update cadence for this game. At launch, the developer mentioned that "Bad Parenting 2 will be announced soon," which signals a planned sequel rather than any additional content for this first entry. The game appears to have shipped as a finished, standalone product.
Evidence
Bad Parenting 1 officially launched on Steam as a complete product. Developer announced that Bad Parenting 2 will be announced soon — indicating a sequel is planned, not additional content for this game.
Store description presents the game as a self-contained linear experience with an average playtime of ~30 minutes. No mentions of DLC, future updates, or ongoing content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
2OO2
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
What's new in the Steam version?
Added Fanart Exhibition, a 3D environment decorated with your fanart. You can walk freely in this environment.
Added 4 different graphic filters and brightness setting.
Story: Mr. Red Face, a fictional character created by adults to teach their children. It's said that he often appears late at night to give gifts to well-behaved kids. But is the story of Mr. Red Face really that simple?
The game takes place in a small apartment where Ron, the game's protagonist, face terrifying supernatural phenomena and at the same time try to protect his family from the red-faced man's evil plans.
Gameplay: Bad Parenting is a linear game that delves into psychological and supernatural elements. The graphic style is based on old 90s cartoons, which will give you a nostalgic experience.
Warning: This game contains disturbing scenes that may trigger your childhood trauma.
Average duration: ~30 minutes.
Added Fanart Exhibition, a 3D environment decorated with your fanart. You can walk freely in this environment.
Added 4 different graphic filters and brightness setting.
Story: Mr. Red Face, a fictional character created by adults to teach their children. It's said that he often appears late at night to give gifts to well-behaved kids. But is the story of Mr. Red Face really that simple?
The game takes place in a small apartment where Ron, the game's protagonist, face terrifying supernatural phenomena and at the same time try to protect his family from the red-faced man's evil plans.
Gameplay: Bad Parenting is a linear game that delves into psychological and supernatural elements. The graphic style is based on old 90s cartoons, which will give you a nostalgic experience.
Warning: This game contains disturbing scenes that may trigger your childhood trauma.
Average duration: ~30 minutes.
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Last evaluated Jun 19, 2026
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