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Bob Was Hungry is a challenging precision platformer with many levels designed to truly test your platforming skills. Play alone or online with 2-8 player co-op and make your way through countless perils to feed your bob!
Bob Was Hungry is a indie, platformer and co-op game
developed and published by Shorebound Studios.
Released on August 19th 2015 is available in English only on Windows.
It has received 625 reviews of which 548 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core i5 1.8 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 768 MB / Shader Model 2.0
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 1 GB available space
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Bob Was Hungry is a fast-paced and unforgiving precision platformer developed and published by Shorebound Studios that challenges players to master its demanding mechanics through relentless trial and error. It’s a game that makes no attempt to hide its brutality, instead embracing difficulty as its defining feature. Beneath its simple art style and quirky premise lies a complex test of timing, precision, and perseverance. The idea is straightforward enough: you play as a small, round creature—one of several “Bobs”—who is desperately hungry and must journey through treacherous worlds in search of food. But while the concept sounds whimsical, the execution is anything but gentle. Every jump, dash, and landing in Bob Was Hungry requires split-second accuracy, and the margin for error is virtually nonexistent. The game opens with a deceptively simple tutorial that eases you into its basic controls—running, jumping, and dashing—but within minutes, it becomes clear that this is not a platformer designed to be friendly. Each level is packed with deadly hazards: spikes, blades, and moving platforms that demand perfect synchronization. The slightest miscalculation will send you back to the start, and even the most experienced players will find themselves dying dozens of times per stage. This design philosophy is clearly inspired by the “tough-but-fair” ethos of games like Super Meat Boy or N++, but Bob Was Hungry leans more toward the punishing end of the spectrum. It’s a game built around repetition and memorization, where progress is earned through persistence and the satisfaction of mastering each obstacle. What sets Bob Was Hungry apart is its sheer quantity of content and the versatility of its modes. The game boasts more than 170 levels spread across multiple worlds, each introducing new environmental twists and mechanics to keep things fresh. The difficulty curve is steep but consistent, and as you move deeper into the game, the levels begin to blend speed, rhythm, and creativity in ways that test both dexterity and memory. Beyond the single-player campaign, the game also includes a surprisingly robust multiplayer component, allowing up to eight players to tackle levels together either cooperatively or competitively. The cooperative “shared death” mode, where one player’s mistake can doom the entire group, is a chaotic exercise in teamwork and frustration that captures the game’s spirit perfectly. The multiplayer options transform the experience from an isolated challenge into a communal spectacle of skill and failure, adding significant replayability. The controls are tight and responsive, which is essential in a game that demands such precision. Every movement feels deliberate, and success depends on learning how to use the game’s physics to your advantage. Jumps have a subtle weight to them, and momentum carries through each motion, rewarding players who learn to control it. When everything clicks, completing a difficult stage feels exhilarating—a hard-earned triumph that few other genres can replicate. However, not every death feels fair. Some levels suffer from visibility issues where the player character or key obstacles can become obscured by terrain or background elements, leading to deaths that feel cheap rather than deserved. These moments can break the flow and test your patience, especially in longer or more complex stages where one hidden spike can send you back to the start. The presentation is minimalistic but effective. The game uses a clean, stylized aesthetic that focuses on clarity and contrast, allowing you to easily identify hazards and platforms. The environments are colorful but not cluttered, and while the visual design won’t win awards for complexity, it serves the gameplay well. The soundtrack complements the intensity of the action, featuring rhythmic, fast-paced music that pushes you to stay focused even as you fail repeatedly. The sound effects—especially the sharp pops and smashes that accompany death—reinforce the game’s tone of constant tension and challenge. It’s a no-frills presentation that places the emphasis exactly where it should be: on precision, repetition, and mastery. While Bob Was Hungry is clearly crafted for players who enjoy difficult platformers, it does little to accommodate those looking for a gentler experience. The learning curve can be steep, and the game doesn’t always communicate its mechanics clearly. New hazards are introduced quickly, often without warning, forcing players to learn through failure rather than instruction. For some, that sense of discovery and challenge is exactly what makes the experience rewarding; for others, it may feel exhausting. The multiplayer component helps alleviate this frustration, as playing with others can turn even the most punishing levels into chaotic fun. But even in co-op, the game never loses its teeth—victory always feels earned, not handed out. Ultimately, Bob Was Hungry is a love letter to fans of precision platforming. It’s a game that demands patience, practice, and an appetite for punishment, but it rewards those who persevere with a deep sense of accomplishment. Every stage you conquer feels like a genuine victory, and every death serves as a lesson. The combination of challenging single-player levels, chaotic multiplayer modes, and satisfying controls makes it a standout experience for those who crave difficulty-driven gameplay. It may not have the polish or charm of the genre’s biggest names, but it makes up for it with heart and relentless challenge. For players willing to embrace its unforgiving design and learn from their failures, Bob Was Hungry offers a feast of frustration, triumph, and satisfaction that few games can match. Rating: 8/10
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bob Was Hungry is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam.
Bob Was Hungry is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.75€ on Steam.
Bob Was Hungry received 548 positive votes out of a total of 625 achieving a rating of 8.23.
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Bob Was Hungry was developed and published by Shorebound Studios.
Bob Was Hungry is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Bob Was Hungry is not playable on MacOS.
Bob Was Hungry is not playable on Linux.
Bob Was Hungry offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Bob Was Hungry includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.
Bob Was Hungry does not currently offer any DLC.
Bob Was Hungry does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Bob Was Hungry does not support Steam Remote Play.
Bob Was Hungry is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Bob Was Hungry.
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Shorebound Studios
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Shorebound Studios
Release
19 Aug 2015
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