Blinky

Blinky

DIG Games · February 21, 2022 · Casual, Adventure, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D

Buy Blinky from Steam at $2.99 — the cheapest of 1 store we compare.

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4 user reviews50% · 4
Best price
$2.99
lowest tracked $0.39
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Blinky price by region

Blinky costs $2.19 in Georgia (USD), £2.49 in the United Kingdom, $2.99 in the United States, €2.99 in Europe (EUR), CA$3.89 in Canada, NZ$4.49 in New Zealand, A$4.50 in Australia, R$10.49 in Brazil and zł13.49 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Blinky offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $2.19 $2.19 — 1
United Kingdom £2.49 £2.49 — 1
United Statesyour region $2.99 $2.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €2.99 €2.99 — 1
Canada CA$3.89 CA$3.89 — 1
New Zealand NZ$4.49 NZ$4.49 — 1
Australia A$4.50 A$4.50 — 1
Brazil R$10.49 R$10.49 — 1
Poland zł13.49 zł13.49 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Blinky

In this simple island defence game you play as a small creature who needs to shoot bacteries that fall on the island from above. Use the left and right arrows to control the movement of your creature, use the up arrow to shoot diagonally. Your goal is to prevent the falling parasites from falling to the ground, otherwise your platform will collapse and your character will have less space and in the end you will lose. Have a nice game.

Blinky — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players report that this is an asset flip where the developer took an open-source game from GitHub, removed credits, and relisted it on Steam without proper attribution or source code disclosure, violating the GPL 3.0 license. The game itself is described as a simplistic defense title where you play as an amoeba shooting falling objects, but the primary concern is the unethical practice of repackaging others' work as a commercial product, with the developer allegedly having a pattern of similar behavior.

Not recommended Feb 27, 2022
[h2]Warning - Asset Flip![/h2] The "developer" here, "QuickBobber", is already known for serial asset flipping and this "game" is no different. They got it [url=https://github.com/GambusinoLabs/Vlinky]from Github[/url] and ripped out the in-game credits but otherwise didn't bother to modify it. Given the original source code is licensed under GPL 3.0 this is unacceptable. The license requires to disclose the source as well as to keep any copyright notices. The original authors are Manu Moya and Emilio Kessel with support from GambusinoLabs. I have notified the copyright holders about this. There's not much to tell about the game. It's a rather simplistic defense game - you play as some kind of amoeba (?) and have to defend your turf against falling objects by shooting them. It's rather difficult not just in terms of gameplay but also because it's pretty buggy. The gameplay loop is extremely short and certainly not worth the money the "developer" wants for their "creation". Please don't support this kind of unethical behaviour - in this case it's also copyright infringement - and don't buy this or any other game by "QuickBobber". [code][url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/a…
4 found this helpful
Not recommended Jun 10, 2026
[b][quote][url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asset_flip]Warning: Asset Flip![/url][/quote][/b] Blinky is an asset flip, what Valve calls a "fake game". The "developer", DIG Games/QuickBobber, took the [url=https://github.com/GambusinoLabs/Vlinky]Vlinky[/url] game assets from the real developers, Gambusino Labs, changed the name, and dumped the result onto Steam. They're attempting to scam people into buying this, so they can get your money for someone else's work. DIG Games/QuickBobber has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab. Here's some examples so you can see for yourself: [list] [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1860110]Rabbit Canyon[/url]" = [url=https://unitylist.com/p/i0w/Rabbit-Runner]Rabbit Runner[/url] developed by OpticGenius [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1832230]Color Flash[/url]" = [url=https://www.codester.com/items/24956/colorbattle-complete-unity-game]ColorBattle Complete Unity Game[/url] developed by Hacel [*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1785280]Word of Kitchen[/url]" = [url=https://www.sellanycode.com/item/519/word-search-puzzle-game-source-code]Word Sear…
3 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 5, 2026
Blinky is a compact arcade game developed and published by DIG Games that embraces the fundamentals of old-school action gaming. Instead of relying on an elaborate story or a wide range of mechanics, it builds its identity around a single objective: defend a small island from relentless waves of airborne bacteria. The result is an experience that values fast reflexes and consistent focus over complexity, making it an approachable title for players looking for quick gaming sessions that still offer a satisfying challenge. Its straightforward design makes it easy to understand within minutes, yet surviving for long periods requires considerably more skill than the simple premise initially suggests. The gameplay revolves around controlling the titular character as it moves across the island while firing diagonal projectiles to intercept descending enemies. Although the controls remain uncomplicated, success depends on anticipating enemy movement and positioning carefully to prevent bacteria from reaching the ground. Every organism that slips past the player's defenses permanently reduces the size of the island, shrinking the available space for movement and steadily increasing the di…
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