Sync your Steam wishlist to track the lowest game prices instantly. No login required, just paste your Steam profile URL!
⚡ Try Wishlist Radar!
Sync your Steam wishlist to track the lowest game prices instantly. No login required!
⚡ Try Wishlist Radar!
Close
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
Quick menu
The party-based RPG where you kick down doors and fight with music as a 3-piece band of idiots.
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands is a rpg, 2d and jrpg game
developed and published by Deathbulge and Five Houses LLC.
Released on August 08th 2023 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
It has received 503 reviews of which 498 were positive and 5 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 19.50€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.34€ on K4G.
The Steam community has classified Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands into these genres:
Media & Screenshots
Get an in-depth look at Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands through various videos and screenshots.
Load More
System requirements
These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1+
- Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 4 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: macOS 10.12+
- Processor: Quad core 2GHz+
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 16.04+
- Processor: SSE2 instruction set support, 64-bit
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Steam Price & Best Deals
User reviews & Ratings
Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.
Sights & Sounds Webcomics? In my video games? [*] For a game as colorful and stylized as Deathbulge , it feels a little odd to land on the opinion that the visual presentation is the game's weakest feature. Even then, most of the game still looks excellent [*] The visual highlights are definitely the set pieces. Even though most locations seem pretty tame at first blush, further exploration shows off the devs' imagination. As an example, the first adventure area seems like yet another RPG intro forest before you find an ancient entity named Claire, enter her hairdo, and fight a bunch of antagonistic birds including a rapping duck [*] These settings get even better when you enter a boss fight. Deathbulge is a game about being in rock band, so it would be a little disappointing if these lacked some fireworks. Fortunately, these musical duels aren't lacking in spectacle. The volume ramps up, the tempo increases, and the visual effects pop off as you face the game's big bads [*] So, what exactly is lacking in the visuals? Simply put, it's some of the character designs. Most of them are great. Hell, I'd even say some of the minor characters are wildly creative. But the squished noseless and earless heads with extremely far apart eyes make many of the human characters look strange and even a little ugly [*] The artstyle belies Deathbulge 's webcomic origins, though I have to confess I wasn't familiar with the comic before I started my playthrough [*] The music is as good as you hope. Despite the game's title and subject matter, hearing the opening town of Bopstead's jaunty little theme makes it apparent that not every track you'll hear is going to trend towards rock or metal (though, IMO, the best ones do). Hell, relistening to the OST as I'm writing this is reminding me of how little actual rock music there is. Expect to hear a surprising amount of funk and dance inspired tracks as well Story & Vibes Mephistophelian bargaining [*] The biggest band in the world, Pokalyps, has decreed a contest for the ages in this music-obsessed society: a battle of the bands. The prize? A lineup spot on their world tour. For guitarist and frontwoman Faye, it's too good of an opportunity to pass up [*] Even better, signing up for the contest gives entrants special powers that cause the music they play to have actual and often destructive effects on the world. It seems the "battle" is not only figurative [*] There's just one problem. Faye's band, Deathbulge, has recently broken up. Although she still gets along with drummer and wrestling enthusiast Briff, their bassist (a muscular skeleton named Ian) has fled Bopstead after an acrimonious argument [*] Fortunately, the allure of the contest and Faye's willingness to assist Ian in protecting the forest he resides in helps to mend Ian's hurt feelings, and the band is reborn [*] Unfortunately, the band's friends and fellow contestants, Platinum Scrumptious, have dug into the contest's fine print while Faye was away. It seems the battle of the bands is no ordinary musical contest. Those mysterious powers aren't just for show. In a Faustian twist, it turns out that each round of the battle of the bands tournament serves as a collection of deathmatches in which the winners move on and the losers get buried [*] With no other way out of their infernal bargain, Deathbulge set their sights on the city of Hoho, where they hope to fight Pokalyps and convince them to shred their contract [*] In spite of those associations with hell and damnation, Deathbulge is predominantly a humorous, lighthearted affair. The humor hits more often than it misses, even if the misses make some moments especially corny. My favorite bit is the running gag involving how Faye kicks open every door she comes across, usually resulting in destruction or injury Playability & Replayability A new take on ATB [*] Although there's a bit more to the gameplay than the battle system, it's not really worth recounting. If you've played virtually any RPG before, you're familiar with the idea of secret paths leading to loot and light environmental puzzling. Deathbulge has those things as well, and they're perfectly serviceable. Just not terribly interesting [*] What is interesting is Deathbulge 's unique twist on the active time battle (ATB) system. Rather than just watching your characters' action meters tick upward before selecting an option for your turn, Faye and her bandmates function as a single unit fronted by whichever of the three characters you want to act as [*] Your action meter takes the form of a sheet music measure at the bottom of the screen, split up by bar lines. The current "leader" of the band moves towards the center, and when they reach it, they're able to act [*] The nice part is that you can freely swap your leader at any point so long as they're not knocked out. Although it seems like it would be advantageous to always have your fastest character (Faye) at the fore to ensure you're getting in more attacks, this isn't always the case [*] Firstly, your enemies also follow this system, so swapping quickly to your tank (Ian) as your enemy's action is about to happen can save you a bit of damage. Secondly, your current leader gains "hype" (MP) while they're out front, so you'll want to swap to Ian or Briff if you want to keep using their powerful attacks or heals more than a handful of times. Finally, some friendly and hostile abilities leave your meter littered with damaging status effects, so swapping in a bandmate with higher HP while your line is traveling over those segments will help you better manage your party's survivability [*] If that sounds confusing, don't worry. It's well tutorialized and makes a lot of sense after the first few battles [*] Even if fights can drag on a bit, it's hard to complain too much about the battle mechanics. Especially when it's also got a robust class system and customizable move lists that permit you to mix and match attacks from the classes you acquire throughout your journey. This opens up a massive amount of builds and synergies that make your band feel distinct [*] Despite the fact that battles can be slow-paced and that there's not very many opportunities, if any, to materially change the plot progression, this feels like the sort of game I'd like to revisit down the line. Given the freedom of builds and the somewhat short (for an RPG, at least) runtime of 20-25 hours, I would mind another playthrough. I barely even scratched the surface of the dating minigame you unlock when you reach Hoho Overall Impressions & Performance Out of nowhere [*] I was honestly not expecting so much good content when I sat down to play Deathbulge . It just seemed like a silly RPG about being in a band. I didn't anticipate the environments being so inspired, the battle system being so unique, the class mechanics being so customizable, or the humor being so consistent [*] As a first effort from a small team, it's hard not to be really impressed by this. If Steam review count provides any insight into sales numbers, Deathbulge is woefully underappreciated at the time of this writing [*] I recommend keeping your eyes out for a sale and would encourage RPG fans to give it a try. Or, hell, it's only $20 at full price, and a dollar an hour is a totally reasonable value proposition. Just try it. You'll probably like it Final Verdict 8.5 /10. With all its merits and a style and systems all its own, this is a criminally overlooked game. I don't think the visuals will jive for everyone, but there's way more to Deathbulge than its appearance. If you want to try out a new twist on an old formula and have a few laughs while doing so, you could do quite a bit worse than this. For RPG fans, wishlist or purchase with confidence
247 games. Two hundred and forty seven games. That is the total size of my steam library at the time of writing this review. I first played this game two years ago, without having ever heard of the original Deathbulge webcomic, and I was absolutely blown away. I won't mince words here: this is the most CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED game I have ever played. The other 246 games I mentioned? None of them have lived up to this one. I'm jealous of you. You, right now, are being presented with the ultimate hidden gem. The endearing characters, the attention to detail, the great combat system, the TUNES? My GOD, the tunes. I can never re-experience my first-time playthrough. But you can. So what are you waiting for?
This game is awesome, it has everything I had hoped for with every character written with so much charm and personality, and beyond that they have a way to check for things you may have missed that will help you on the harder enemies later on. The balancing was spot on with every new area able to introduce a new mechanic I could adapt to and add to my own arsenal as well. Had a lot of fun simply changing out the bands skills for everything and having everything slide into place with it. Thank you so much, very very good game, please play!
I had a lot of fun playing this game! The story and universe of this game is, for the most part, revolves around humor and rather absurd and quirky things, but make no mistake: Everything is crafted with love and precision, and it shows! The graphics are phenomenal with amazing animations, the turn-based combat is fun, and the music is absolute banger! You will probably have a lot of laughs in the process, and look back at this game as an absolute gem (at least I did). Strongly recommend! Worth to mention: I'm a Linux user (Wayland-based), and I had to switch to using Proton for this game to work properly, but the game ran smooth and flawlessly under Proton.
Came to know this game because of the amazing soundtrack, and figured i would give it a go, since it look so funnily written, drawn and animated. I finished the full things, and it overshot in every category, i had a great time. (finished it in offline mode, which is why the steam-stats are all wacky). One point of surprise, and the cherry on top was : the RPG-gameplay is very solid, varied & creative. (which isn't a small feat in such a category !) There is definitly room for multiple runs, different builds & optimisation there. So... do you like having fun ? Like, laughing & stuff ? If so, this game might be for you.
Similar games
View all
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
It's not about saving the world. In this "leisure adventure RPG," failing student Marie pursues alchemy, adventures, and quests while aiming to graduate in five years. "Atelier Marie," the origin of the Atelier series, has been remade with new elements!
DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience.
Persona 3 Portable
If I say there’s an hour “hidden” between one day and the next... would you believe me? Master the power of the heart, Persona, and uncover the tragic truth of the Dark Hour.
SaGa Frontier Remastered
The beloved 1998 RPG Classic, SaGa Frontier, is reborn with improved graphics, additional features, and a new main character!
The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
The Special Support Section is back with more members and more cases to solve! How will this rag-tag group deal with the oncoming threats to Crossbell’s political stability while maintaining their team’s foundation?
WitchSpring R
WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!
Rise of the Third Power
On the eve of history's greatest war, eight unlikely heroes rise to challenge an empire and change the fate of a continent. Rise of the Third Power is a story-driven RPG of political intrigue, sacrifice, and revolution.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
Picking up shortly after The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Estelle travels across Liberl in search of Joshua. The journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros.
Soul Hackers 2
Explore a supernatural RPG with stylish summoners and dark dangers lurking under the neon lights of a cyberpunk Japan. It is up to Ringo, an agent of Aion, to save the world from apocalypse.
Romancing SaGa 3
The celebrated RPG classic comes West for the first time! Experience a brand-new HD remaster of the legendary 1995 RPG masterpiece introducing optimised graphics, a new dungeon to explore, new scenarios and a new game+ function.
凯尔文 - Kelvin And The Chateau
My home was destroyed by a fire, and only my mother and I survived. Why me? After leaving his control-freak mother, Kelvin made a few friends and seemed to have a new answer to this question. However, his friends sometimes hide something from him.
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!
Frequently Asked Questions
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands is currently priced at 19.50€ on Steam.
No, Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.50€ on Steam.
Yes, Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands received 498 positive votes out of a total of 503 achieving an impressive rating of 9.15.
😍
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands was developed and published by Deathbulge and Five Houses LLC.
Yes, Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Yes, Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands. Explore additional content available for Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands on Steam.
No, Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands 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 Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands.
Data sources
The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.
Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.
Last Updates| Steam data | 28 July 2026 22:34 UTC |
|---|---|
| SteamSpy data | 29 July 2026 08:33 UTC |
| Steam price | 29 July 2026 10:26 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 27 July 2026 03:51 UTC |
If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.
- SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands
- SteamCharts - Analysis of Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands concurrent players on Steam
- ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands compatibility
19.50€
Visit Store
🔥 Deal
-99%
19.50€
0.34€
Buy Now
-98%
19.50€
0.46€
Visit Store
-95%
19.50€
1.00€
Visit Store
Game modes
Features
Online players
2
Developer
Deathbulge,
Five Houses LLC
Publisher
Deathbulge,
Five Houses LLC
Release
08 Aug 2023
Platforms
Clicking and buying through these links helps us earn a commission to maintain our services.