Baldi's Basics Plus

Roguelike· Horror· Stealth· Procedural Generation

Early access since Jun 2020

Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $9.99

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Evaluation

Baldi's Basics Plus has been in Early Access since June 2020 and remains under active development by solo developer Basically Games. The game's version history shows a steady stream of numbered updates across its Early Access run, with versions 0.10 through 0.14 shipping between April 2025 and March 2026. The most recent developer communication, posted on August 1, 2026, confirms that 1.0 development is ongoing and going well. The developer is currently converting the game's placeholder-sufficient features (established in the internal "horizontal slice" milestone completed in late April 2026) into their finalized states — covering programming, game design, and eventually audio/visual assets. Bug-fix sub-versions of 0.14 (0.14.3, 0.14.4, and 0.14.5) have shipped since June 2026, and more are planned. In December 2025, the developer announced that version 0.14 would be the last regularly scheduled major Early Access update, shifting primary focus to finishing 1.0. Occasional major Early Access updates may still appear if content that makes sense for Early Access is completed, but the main effort is now directed at the full game release. Bi-monthly status updates are being maintained to keep players informed. The developer is also working on MOISE, a custom interactive music system intended for 1.0, and is actively searching for a publisher to help fund the final phase of development. As of August 1, 2026, publisher discussions have seen "even more movement" but nothing has been announced publicly yet. The developer is communicative, recently reported staying on the development schedule laid out through the end of 2026, and has a clear roadmap for reaching 1.0. There is no uncertainty about whether development is continuing.

Evidence

Developer confirms 1.0 development is on schedule; work is focused on converting placeholder features into finalized states. Bug-fix sub-versions 0.14.3, 0.14.4, and 0.14.5 have shipped. Publisher search has seen further movement. Development schedule has been laid out through end of 2026, with more work to follow after that.

news post · Aug 1, 2026 source content planned

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Developer announces that the internal 'horizontal slice' — a build representing all key features of the finished game in placeholder-sufficient form — was completed in late April 2026. This milestone gives the team a clear blueprint for everything needed for version 1.0. Feature patch 0.14.2 was released; 0.14.3 was imminent.

news post · Jun 1, 2026 source content planned

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Developer

Basically Games

Publisher

Basically Games, LLC

Achievements

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Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Roguelike Horror Stealth Procedural Generation Funny Indie Retro Parody 3D Exploration First-Person Early Access Strategy 1990's Perma Death

About this game

This game is not what it seems...

Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Try to collect all the notebooks in each level as Baldi uses his incredible hearing to track you down in a game of "Hide & Seek". As you do so you will encounter strange characters, find useful items, go on field trips and more inside Baldi’s ever changing Super Schoolhouse, and as you explore the game itself you'll start to realize it is not what it seems...

Fight chaos with strategy!

Mixing strategy with chaos, Baldi's Basics Plus plays like no other game, with surprises around every corner that will throw your plans for a loop. Strategizing is key, but knowing how to best revise those strategies as situations change is even more important! As you learn the ins-and-outs of every character, item, event, and obstacle, you'll be able to make better plans, come up with the best strategies, and escape the most dangerous situations.

Near infinite replayability

Baldi's Basics Plus randomizes so many different things, every time you play will be a different experience!

Procedurally generated levels - The levels change every time you play! Not only will the layout change, but the types of rooms and obstacles you find will change too.
Random events - One moment everything is fine, the next the school is flooding, or flips upside down! Random events can begin at any moment, keeping you on your toes.
Mixing and matching characters - Each time you play, you'll encounter a random combination of characters, each one having their own unique behavior. When different characters collide, they may create unique situations!

All these variables and more add up to make each playthrough a unique experience!

Lots of ways to play!

Baldi's Basics Plus features many different modes to test players in different ways!

Hide & Seek - Avoid Baldi as you complete a series of randomly generated levels! Run out of lives and you'll have to start over from the beginning. Beat them all in one go to win! Currently, Hide & Seek has you play through 5 randomly generated levels of increasing difficulty, with more planned to be added.
Endless Mode - See how many notebooks you can collect before being caught by Baldi! Compete by playing on pre-made levels, or go crazy and try playing on a randomly generated one. Currently, there are 9 randomly generated maps to choose from, with plans to add more.
Field Trips - Play field trip minigames found in Hide & Seek whenever you like! You can try to set high scores, or just practice. Currently there are 2 field trip minigames available, with plans to add more.
Challenge Mode (PLANNED FOR LATER IN DEVELOPMENT) - As you make new discoveries in Hide & Seek, you'll unlock challenges! Challenges offer unique scenarios you won't find in the main game. One might have you sneaking around the school to avoid being seen by the Principal of the Thing, another might have both you and Baldi running at super high speeds! Currently, there are 3 challenge maps in the game for legacy purposes, with plans to add many all new and improved challenges when the game is nearing completion.