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The Baby In Yellow

About this game

The Baby In Yellow is a Lovecraftian comedy horror game where you must look after a suspicious baby and survive his attempts to take control.

Over the course of 11 chapters this creepy bundle of madness must be well-fed, clean and most importantly, kept entertained.


Handle with care

This may not be your first babysitting job, but it could be your last. So listen to that whisper in your head, the one that tells you to obey, and everything will be fine.

Your babysitting duties

  • Feed the baby

  • Clean his diaper

  • Never put him in the oven

  • Read him a bedtime story

  • Make a cheese toastie

  • Put him to sleep

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Hastur doesn't always appreciate an early bedtime

Featuring

  • An "adorable" ragdoll baby (or so the whispers tell us)

  • A mysterious story across 3 acts to untangle

  • Tricksy puzzles to lose your sanity over

  • Harmless, stable, entirely predictable environments

  • Intense chase sequences

  • Trapped souls to find and free - unlocking cheats like Big Head Mode

  • Chances to get your soul consumed


He never sleeps.

The Baby In Yellow's Origins

Originally created in 48 hours for a game jam and inspired by the book of short stories 'The King in Yellow' by Robert Chambers, The Baby in Yellow has been downloaded over 140 million times on mobile and videos of its gameplay have gained millions of views on social media.

Achievements

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Essential Reading

Essential Reading

7.6%

Find the Book of the Dead

Vine Art

Vine Art

8.6%

Reveal The Unearthly's portrait

Perfect Precision

Perfect Precision

9.2%

Complete the Repair Mini-game without Failing Once

Memoirs Of A Seeker

Memoirs Of A Seeker

9.6%

Find all Recordings Left by the Doctor

Hide & Seek

Hide & Seek

12.2%

Get in the cupboard with the Baby

The Baby In Yellow

You've got a new babysitting job, and things are taking a turn for the weird. Feed him, read him a bedtime story, and try not to fall into his dreams. How long can you stay in control?

Developer

Team Terrible

Publisher

Team Terrible

Release Date

25 May, 2023

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