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Developer X PLUS Co., Ltd., Sonzai Games
Ryosuke isn't just your regular high-school kid. He and his fellow sports-star friends secretly battle against the evil invading forces of Lord Vicious, hellbent on hosting sinister athletic events for his own amusement! Ryosuke is Bat Boy! From the Steam store page
206 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 27, 2026 · last updated Oct 28, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
95
LovedLoved
154 positive · 8 negative
95% range 91–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 154 | 8 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 12 | 2 | 20 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 9 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
162 of 171 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
95% recommend · 156 yes, 8 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 164 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (254 of 267 positive).
Players praise Bat Boy as a charming retro platformer that captures the feel of classic NES games. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note bugs and control issues that can detract from the experience. [4][5][6]
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- [4]
This is the FIRST review that I've written, and it's because the game is absolutely amazing (I enjoyed it more than Shovel Knight) but it also has some bugs that can be offputting towards the end. In terms of bugs (while they're fresh on my mind), the manor had many. I was able to do a sort of zip (?) and end up getting stuck eventually, but I think this would be AMAZING for speedruns. There's probably a way out of …
- [10]
Really fun and chill platformer. Beat my first playthru in about 4 hours or so and ended up at 69% progress. I assume getting all the stamina and health upgrades is what makes it 100%. Boss fights are pretty easy and levels are pretty fun to go thru, i appreciate the fact that there are no limited lives and you can just immediately retry from the last checkpoint without being punished. Very fun.
- [19]
Bat Boy is a bit difficult to judge for me. At its core it is very much a game that imitates the style of old NES action platformers like Mega Man and it does so fairly well. The problem is that it is only competent at everything, not outstanding. The obvious comparison is of course Shovel Knight, and it does just about everything better. Better graphics, sounds, music, control, character design, everything is …
- [5]
Recommended because I had a decent time with it, but in its current state it's pretty rough around the edges so be mindful of this. More testing would have gone a long way (and still could). ----------------------- I crashed the game by using the hookshot at the top left of North Tower's upward autoscroller which zipped me to the downward autoscroller on the next screen over without transitioning the screen. Final …
- [1]
Review by [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/34633003-Gaming-Masterpieces/lists/] Gaming Masterpieces - The greatest games of all time on Steam. Is this game a masterpiece? This is a classic retro platformer. You play Bat Boy, not a mix of bat and boy but a batter. A batter is the guy who hits the ball in baseball. Your are also a student during day, but during the night, you and your friends (all …
Summarised from 34 of the 207 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
95% of the 164 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Bat Boy. The complaint that keeps coming up: bugs and glitches, especially in later areas. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
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60 of 206 · most liked firstReview by [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/34633003-Gaming-Masterpieces/lists/] Gaming Masterpieces - The greatest games of all time on Steam. Is this game a masterpiece? This is a classic retro platformer. You play Bat Boy, not a mix of bat and boy but a batter. A batter is the guy who hits the ball in baseball. Your are also a student during day, but during the night, you and your friends (all sports-stars) fight evil. No idea when you sleep. Anyway, all your friends are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/31028489-Maddmike/]Steam Curator Being a Japanese high school student by day and sports themed power ranger by night fuels a fast paced 5 hour platformer that hits most of the same beats you’d expect given its genre. A baseball star has gotta be one of the funnier conceits for a 2D pixel mascot, and Bat Boy is at its best when it leans into that premise. Look you get a button to call your shot, that’s a nice touch. But maybe its greatest shortcoming…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the FIRST review that I've written, and it's because the game is absolutely amazing (I enjoyed it more than Shovel Knight) but it also has some bugs that can be offputting towards the end. In terms of bugs (while they're fresh on my mind), the manor had many. I was able to do a sort of zip (?) and end up getting stuck eventually, but I think this would be AMAZING for speedruns. There's probably a way out of this zip, and it seemed to skip a large part of the area, which can be lengthy!…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m surprised this game isn’t better known. Bat Boy is a retro-style platformer that really captures the feeling of classic NES games. I never thought combining Super Sentai with baseball could result in a game I’d enjoy this much haha #indiegame #indiedev
positive · AI labelView post →Batboy is a game that combines elements of a Sentai superhero series, sports and 8-bit themed game. The story revolves around a superhero team member, Batboy, who utilizes their athletic abilities to fight crime at night. However, their friends have been brainwashed by an entity from another dimension, leading Batboy on a mission to save them. Accompanied by a bird named Garou, whom Batboy previously rescued in a different dimension. Batboy takes inspiration from Shovel Knight but enhances the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Check out our [url=store.steampowered.com/curator/36364102-Horny-Hentai-Festival/]Steam curator , [url=www.youtube.com/curatorhhf/]YouTube channel and [url=twitter.com/hhfcurator]Twitter! [Anime/Action] A 2D Megaman-genre platformer with stunning pixelart style. Save ally squad including a cute girl and use their skill to proceed. Something challenging, worth playing. タイトル通り、バットを打つことに特化したロックマン系ACT。ドット絵と音楽が当時を思い出させる感じで刺さる人には刺さるだろう。味方を救い、その能力を駆使して先に進め。 Mini-video >>…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nope. Loved Smelter so much I bought it twice, once for PC and once for switch. This game is hot garbage. Tries very hard to be megaman, but essentially took only the bad stuff from it, and fails to get the basics right. Hitreg: Half the time you can hit enemies further away than your animation suggests. Other times, you should hit them, but don't. Platforming: The platforming is complete lackluster and poorly executed. The gimmicks of the levels are just arduous half the time. The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Full Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/_miv6hgx5RI Gameplay: Good Graphics: Retro Music: Epic PC Requirements: Potato Game Time: 3-4 hrs
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Did you like Shovel Knight? Of course you did, if you didn't you wouldn't be here. You know what to do.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fake game from the 1985 Mario OVA turned into a Famicom mockup, tried to emulate the style of the early FC/NES releases. If this was an actual game it would probably be something like "Bat Boy!" or "Baseball Boy!" #pixelart #aseprite #mario
neutral · AI labelView post →Really fun and chill platformer. Beat my first playthru in about 4 hours or so and ended up at 69% progress. I assume getting all the stamina and health upgrades is what makes it 100%. Boss fights are pretty easy and levels are pretty fun to go thru, i appreciate the fact that there are no limited lives and you can just immediately retry from the last checkpoint without being punished. Very fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like Shovel Knight then this game is a must have! Cheaper than Shovel Knight too.... Might even be better...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Neat Runs learned: 50~ Best place: 1st Worst place: 252nd (The Messenger) Longest Run: Enter the Gungeon 8 Characters (3:23:10) Shortest Run: Donut Dodo (1:51:180) Most fun: Shovel Knight: King of Cards Least fun: Bat Boy (cheating cause it's just a demo but I have fun with every game I run so 🤷♂️)
negative · AI labelView post →Bat Boy is a decent platformer that is heavily inspired by Mega Man and Super Mario World. It obviously revolves around sports and friendship and the theme of sports is being handled in a strange, but in an acceptable way. Our protagonist Ryosuke is a tragic and excellent baseball player who hangs out with his friends who also excel at their own sports branches. During the day, they practice and hang out as usual, but at night, they don their costumes and fight crime and evil to protect the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bat Boy, 2023 [X PLUS Co., Ltd // Sonzai Games // DANGEN Entertainment] #pixelart #baseball
neutral · AI labelView post →A great throwback to older games but with all the polish you expect from more modern titles. Similar to Shovel Knight in a lot of ways, and there's also a bit of Mega man here too. Wish this game had more reviews, so more people might find it. If it looks like your kind of thing - I'd highly recommend it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i defeated 3 bosses! what a stressful stream 😭 ty @yuraite.bsky.social for the raid! afterwards, i raided @spacejace.bsky.social. they're playing a game called Bat Boy. i'll be back Thursday for stenography practice! ive been slacking on it, so streaming will keep me accountable! bye!
neutral · AI labelView post →Bat Boy just swung itself to the top of my pig-packed favorites list, right beside Angry Birds. Sorry, Tomba, but you've been oinked out of the competition! There's as new hero in Gotham now!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Games Played in 2025 Game Rank: 18/18 Game: Bat Boy -Sometimes attacks don't feel like they connect -Platforming is too unforgiving in some places -Good Music -Good final boss -Feels like wannabe Mega Man or The Messenger, doesn't quite land for me. Rating: 5.5-6/10 #blackskygamers #gaming #games
negative · AI labelView post →Bat Boy is a bit difficult to judge for me. At its core it is very much a game that imitates the style of old NES action platformers like Mega Man and it does so fairly well. The problem is that it is only competent at everything, not outstanding. The obvious comparison is of course Shovel Knight, and it does just about everything better. Better graphics, sounds, music, control, character design, everything is amazing. Bat Boy, while good, just doesn't reach that level. All in all Bat Boy…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My next wave of game playthroughs on YouTube include GunForce II, Bat Boy from @sonzaigames.bsky.social, and the console release of Cycle Chaser H-5 by @pd-cgt.bsky.social! GunForce II is pretty important for what its devs did next. And the Bat Boy playthrough was timed for Babe Ruth's birthday.
neutral · AI labelView post →Checking out Bat Boy. This game looks dope and the music slaps. Come hang www.twitch.tv/th4tgamerchick
positive · AI labelView post →Please name the sequel Bat Man.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a long time fan of 2D platformers Bat Boy hearkens back to a simpler time. A time when controllers only had A and B buttons. Bat Boy feels like it would be right at home with any classic NES platformer with just enough modern variety mixed in to spice things up and keep things interesting in 2023. The shorter play time to complete the story, it took my just 6 hours, only adds to that feel. While the unexpected difficulty spikes here and there ensure the game remained just challenging enough…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →was having a good time until the game kept forcing me to play on keyboard. there's a bug that turns the controller off and even when you turn it back on you can only use attack buttons, not move. im pretty dexterous and managed to beat the second boss with one hand on my controller and the other pressing arrow keys but i cant recommend the game right now. its lots of fun but im not a keyboard player, sorry.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I haven't felt this much nostalgia for NES games since Knights swung shovels! Bat Boy is a true indie gem that hits a home run with its 8-bit visuals, chiptune soundtrack, and challenging gameplay. Also, this sweet retro gem get's by Gabe Newell Steamie for GOTY 2023!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Live now! Playing more Bat Boy! Come hang out! #vtuber www.twitch.tv/thespacejace
neutral · AI labelView post →Went through Bat Boy on stream for the new project. Yes, it's sports-themed Shovel Knight, but I still really enjoy the game. Probably not going to hit the #1 spot, but it'll be high up (for a while, at least).
positive · AI labelView post →Wasn't enjoying this one for whatever reason. It's okay.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommended because I had a decent time with it, but in its current state it's pretty rough around the edges so be mindful of this. More testing would have gone a long way (and still could). ----------------------- I crashed the game by using the hookshot at the top left of North Tower's upward autoscroller which zipped me to the downward autoscroller on the next screen over without transitioning the screen. Final Boss Phase 2 locked all progression after beating it once and going back in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bat Boy is a well-made retro style platformer that took a lot of inspiration from Shovel Knight. I liked the bosses, the stages, and all the abilities you get, though I wish they weren't tied to a limited stamina resource so I'd feel more comfortable using them all the time. They are generally very potent though, especially the bubble shield, so it's understandable. The game is very forgiving difficulty-wise, losing just sets you back to the last checkpoint without loss of currency or…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you liked the demo, you'll like the rest of the game. It's not very long but I'd say it's pretty good, not even lazy to go back to completing the levels if you want the 100%.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I Highly Recommend This Game Gameplay: https://youtu.be/r5bQDTxg8Nc
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Copies Shovel Knight's notes to a T without innovating much. If you haven't played Shovel Knight, play that instead. If you have, then wait for a deep discount. Not an awful game, just isn't doing anything interesting.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Let's make this short: Simple, effective, fun upgrades, facepalmed at some jokes but I think that was the point. The levels are fun to navigate, and I really had the desire to 100% every levels. I never felt like "Ah, sh*t.. I gotta get back in..", which is pretty good. Only things that I could consider a negative (although not a fun killer in any way) is that to some extent, you become too strong. I had a hard time for a moment, then it became smooth sail until the end. That's a positive…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I picked up Bat Boy on a Switch sale and holy shit. It's instantly great. The 9bit chiptune score is fantastic and the gameplay is challenging without being ragebaity It feels like it could be an NES game outside of its modern sound design and too many colors than the nes could handle back then
positive · AI labelView post →Phillies Team Makes Hype Video That Wins Their Bat Boy Cancer Survivor a Trip to the All-Star Game By Nathan Frederick Thanks in part to the video that showcased Adam’s skills snagging foul balls and supporting his team, the 26-year-old New Jersey native won the 3-day public voting to serve
neutral · AI labelView post →Phillies Team Makes Hype Video That Wins Their Bat Boy Cancer Survivor a Trip to the All-Star Game: www.goodnewsnetwork.org/phillies-tea...
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neutral · AI labelView post →Fun shovel knight like game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game with a decent story and good character design plus the game-play/music/power ups which remind me of Shovel knight since some the moves and item are available just are very clutch in boss fights but this game feels a little more difficult due the platforming in some sections being unforgiving. The skills are helpful but you mostly use two skills which is bubble and bat spin due the rest skills are similar in mechanics just in different situations, The music has good and captures the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A review of the retro styled action game Bat Boy. (Review written by @runescimitar.bsky.social!) #batboy #gamereview #megaman #retro #indiegame www.nettosgameroom.com/2024/07/bat-...
neutral · AI labelView post →Trying out Bat Boy, a game I was generously gifted! www.twitch.tv/nbblacksheep
neutral · AI labelView post →Bat boy is a great game with fun and charming characters and wonderful pixel art. Its a really fun game and its inspirations by games like megaman and super mario world in how the map works is evident. I would whole heartedly recommend this game. Id say this game is a solid 7.5- 8/10. i think this game could have been a nine or even a ten but there are somethings that i feel could have been done better. First of all i feel like the game doesnt make use of the special moves you get as much as…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a charming, heartfelt, and challenging game that harkens back to the gameboy's heyday. The charming pixel art and cute and colorful characters really make the game shine and provides a great sense of nostalgia. The abilities are fun to use, game runs smooth, and the platforming is tight and responsive, the game can be challenging but ultimately fair, and frankly found myself really enjoying my timme in Stratoss. Being able to also "collect" the bosses you defeated in your own hangout…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short megaman/shove-knight like platformer that is themed around school sport clubs. The theming works wonders, the enemies are playing soccer goalie or icehockey etc and the bosses are superhero-sportstars. The game looks great and soundtrack is pretty good, even if it didn't leave lasting impression. Levels and the movement in them was fun and you get more and more abilities as you defeat bosses. Maybe even too many, since in the end I forgot to use some of them because you have all of them…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very polished game with great eloquent design for both the levels and boss fights. The difficulty is quite balanced and is decided by the player on how many health/ability powerups they have collected. First playthrough for me was exact tuning for my skill level which is rare in these retro inspired games. If you like Megaman or 2D platformers in general this is a must play.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My impressions video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CzWPaH8iiE Bat Boy is a game that's clearly inspired by the likes of Shovel Knight, but that's not a knock against it. This is a very well made modern retro platformer that uses sports ideas as the basis for its unique universe, enemies and story. While there are certainly harder modern retro platformers out there, Bat Boy isn't something you'll glide through easily. Combat isn't too difficult, but many levels will test both your…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Please consider following my [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41005226/]Curation page. I cover a wide range of genres both paid and unpaid, providing unbiased opinions as well as regular giveaway events. A stylistic modern blast to the past In terms of retro aesthetics, I haven't been pleasantly surprised by a game in a long time. The Super Mario World level selection, the Sonic opening transition, and the shovel knight game play are all highlights that took me by surprise. I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Batboy is an incredible experience and should be played. I blasted through this game over the weekend and could not put it down. I highly highly recommend everyone to pick up the Bat and take a swing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A friend of mine told me about this game and I'm glad that he did. This game is EXTREMELY fun and has a great soundtrack to it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Truly a treat for those who love retro games! From its fast paced gameplay to it's list of wild abilities that both expands combat and ones movement to its goofy anime inspired premise. Part Mega Man, Part Shovel Knight you can't miss when it comes to retro charm. A short and sweet experience with lots of good meaty chunks to leave you satisfied.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is great! This game took everything I wanted to love about Shovel Knight and streamlined it into something very approachable. The game itself has inherent difficulty that would be otherwise frustrating if not for well paced checkpoints and a very forgiving "strike" system. As far as I can tell, the only penalty for dying is being set back to the previous checkpoint. No lost money, collectables, nada. This is so nice for someone that doesn't have the time in their day for the punishing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Allowed me to live out my childhood dream of beating the ♥♥♥♥ out of people with a bat. Would recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a real good platform game, If you like Games like Shovel Knight then this game will be perfect for you!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just a tiny bit rougher than the game that it was so clearly inspired by, but like, it's still pretty epic. and the music is dope af. Give it a try!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An enjoyable spin on the Shovel knight formula. Controls feel clean and the drip feed of new mechanics keeps the game fresh
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nostalgia kicked in harder than Bat Boy swung that bat.
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