Birthday Boy

Birthday Boy is a psychological horror game about an adult confronting childhood trauma in an evil circus. A psychiatrist guides you through the experience as you face the truth that the clown haunting your memories is your own father. Therapy sessions reveal parts of the story alongside encounters with animatronics and possessed toys.

The circus

You explore a twisted carnival, from its main tent and possessed carnival games to backstage areas where broken animatronics prepare to attack. The circus’s attractions hide dangers, and its environments combine childhood imagery with horror. The house has become a physics-powered nightmare where animatronics hunt you and possessed toys attack.

Puzzles and survival

You use physics powers to solve mechanical puzzles, unlock family secrets and evade pursuing toy monsters. Physics toys can help you escape animatronics, while objects can serve as weapons or puzzle pieces. You can also tear apart murderous stuffed animals using physics-based destruction and improvised weapons.

Trauma and recovery

As you confront manifestations of your trauma in the form of animatronics and possessed carnival equipment, your psychiatrist helps you process the revelation about your father. The story explores childhood trauma, family dysfunction and psychological recovery. The game includes content warnings and mental health resources.