The Baby In Yellow

Early access since May 2023

You've got a new babysitting job, and things are taking a turn for the weird. Feed him, read him a bedtime story, and try not to fall into his dreams. How long can you stay in control?

96% positive · 2,537 reviews

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In early access, content still planned

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Content Planned

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In early access, content still planned

High confidence

Content Planned

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Steam Updated 11 Oct 2026 $8.99 Green Man Gaming Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $8.99

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Evaluation

The Baby in Yellow is a story-driven horror game being released in acts through Steam Early Access. The game entered Early Access on May 25, 2023 and has since received four major content acts: the Black Cat chapter (May 2023), Act 3 content through the Dark Whispers update (August 29, 2024), Act 4: Crown Childcare (November 13, 2025), and a seasonal Christmas update (December 2025). The store description references 11 chapters across 3 acts, and the developer has been steadily delivering them. Most importantly, in a patch post on June 8, 2026, Team Terrible explicitly confirmed that Act 5 — described as "the final act of madness" — is currently in production. No release date has been given, but the developer is actively working on it and has promised teasers on social media. The November 2025 Act 4 launch post also noted the game remains in Early Access because "we still have more story to tell." The game has a clear, sustained pattern of major content updates roughly every 8–15 months, and the developer has been consistently communicative throughout. There is no reason to doubt that Act 5 will arrive — this is an actively developed title with outstanding story content explicitly confirmed to be in the works.

Evidence

Developer confirms Act 5 is in production, describing it as 'the final act of madness.' No release date given, but team is actively working on it and plans to share teasers on social media.

news post · Jun 8, 2026 source content planned

high

Act 4: Crown Childcare released with 3 new chapters. Post states the game remains in Early Access because 'we still have more story to tell' and confirms the team is already working on the next update.

news post · Nov 13, 2025 source content planned

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Details

Developer

Team Terrible

Publisher

Team Terrible

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Horror Lovecraftian Puzzle Physics Linear Surreal Dark Comedy Action-Adventure Dark Humor Demons First-Person Psychological Horror Story Rich Lore-Rich Supernatural

About this game

The Baby In Yellow is a Lovecraftian comedy horror game where you must look after a suspicious baby and survive his attempts to take control.

Over the course of 11 chapters this creepy bundle of madness must be well-fed, clean and most importantly, kept entertained.

Handle with care

This may not be your first babysitting job, but it could be your last. So listen to that whisper in your head, the one that tells you to obey, and everything will be fine.

Your babysitting duties

Feed the baby
Clean his diaper
Never put him in the oven
Read him a bedtime story
Make a cheese toastie
Put him to sleep
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Hastur doesn't always appreciate an early bedtime

Featuring

An "adorable" ragdoll baby (or so the whispers tell us)
A mysterious story across 3 acts to untangle
Tricksy puzzles to lose your sanity over
Harmless, stable, entirely predictable environments
Intense chase sequences
Trapped souls to find and free - unlocking cheats like Big Head Mode
Chances to get your soul consumed

He never sleeps.

The Baby In Yellow's Origins

Originally created in 48 hours for a game jam and inspired by the book of short stories 'The King in Yellow' by Robert Chambers, The Baby in Yellow has been downloaded over 140 million times on mobile and videos of its gameplay have gained millions of views on social media.