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BattleBlock Theater
85 Score
Action · Adventure · Casual · Indie · Platformer

BattleBlock Theater

The Behemoth  /  April 3, 2013  /  Rated Teen

Data last updated August 25, 2026

Released

2013

Time to beat

~5 hrs

Community

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System Requirements (PC) ↓
Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: 2.8 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo or better
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Supports Microsoft® Xbox 360/Xbox One and Direct Input compatible controllers

BattleBlock Theater is a platform game developed by The Behemoth.

The player was aboard the S.S. Friendship when the ship encounters a heavy storm that causes the ship to crash into a strange island. After the player awakens, no ship's crew members seem to be around. Moreover, it is revealed that the crew is held prisoner by cats that force the crew members to act out deadly performances in the cats' theater. The player has to pass all the levels in order to save Hatty Hattington, the best friend to one and all.

There are two game modes featured in BattleBlock Theater: Adventure Mode and the Arena. Adventure Mode resembles the game's campaign, which can be played alone or in co-op. There are multiple chapters in this mode that consist of several levels. In order to unlock the next chapter, the player has to get a certain amount of gems and pass the "Boss Level" which is a usual level but with a time limit. Players have the ability to collect balls of yarn in order to buy new equipment from cat guards.

Arena Mode is a competitive game mode for 2 to 4 players. Players take part in various mini-games to score the most points for their team and win the round.

BattleBlock Theater is a 2013 platform game developed by The Behemoth and published by Microsoft Studios for Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. It is the third title from The Behemoth, following Alien Hominid and Castle Crashers. The game was released on Xbox Live Arcade on April 3, 2013, and later temporarily made free via Games with Gold on July 16, 2014. On July 26, 2024, a quality-of-life update and future console releases were announced for the game.

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