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?
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11 itemsAbout the 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.
