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Backpack Boy
by Chuck, Niles Games
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
Released Aug 10, 2026 · Demo available
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Positive · 100% positive of 21 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | No followers data for this game yet | |
| Regular US price | $9.99 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Twitch peak viewers | 7 | Oct 23, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per week
| Week | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Week of Aug 10, 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| Week of Aug 17, 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Week of Aug 24, 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| Week of Sep 7, 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Week of Sep 14, 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Week of Sep 21, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Sep 28, 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| Week of Oct 12, 2026 | 0 | 0 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Short | 1 in 57 games |
| Puzzle Platformer | 1 in 24 games |
| Logic | 1 in 20 games |
| Linear | 1 in 12 games |
| Platformer | 1 in 11 games |
| Family Friendly | 1 in 10 games |
| Puzzle | 1 in 6 games |
| Cute | 1 in 6 games |
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