The Legend of Bum-Bo
A puzzle based deck building rogue-like prequel to The Binding of Isaac... Made of cardboard!
- Released
- 2019
- Developer
- Edmund McMillen
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- 73
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- 4 GB
What is The Legend of Bum-Bo?
A puzzle based deck building rogue-like prequel to The Binding of Isaac... Made of cardboard!
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 11 November 2019 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Edmund McMillen, James Interactive, Ridiculon |
| Publisher | Edmund McMillen |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Strategy |
| Languages | 1 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was The Legend of Bum-Bo received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | No |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | 4 GB |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | None |
Content descriptors
- General mature content
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like The Legend of Bum-Bo
24 games overlap with The Legend of Bum-Bo on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Slay the Spire, Balatro and Artifact.
Common questions about The Legend of Bum-Bo
What platforms is The Legend of Bum-Bo on?
The Legend of Bum-Bo is available on PC. It first released in 2019.
How much does The Legend of Bum-Bo cost?
$14.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend The Legend of Bum-Bo?
81% of 5,934 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for The Legend of Bum-Bo?
73 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does The Legend of Bum-Bo work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates The Legend of Bum-Bo as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
How big is the The Legend of Bum-Bo download?
4 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.