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Team Terrible · Published by Team Terrible · Official site ↗
Overwhelmingly Positive — 97% positive (2,525 reviews) · 38 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
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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Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Early Access · 2023 · More £5 - £15 games
In The Baby In Yellow, you take on the role of a babysitter tasked with caring for an unusual child. Explore early access features while navigating through strange and unsettling dreamscapes, all within Team Terrible's 2023 indie adventure simulation.
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.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10+
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 420 / AMD Radeon HD 5450
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
☀️30% OFF - Steam Summer Sale☀️
Greetings, sitters! 👋 Wanna beat the heat this summer? The Baby in Yellow is guaranteed to give you the perfect amount of chills. Grab The Baby in Yellow for 30% OFF in the Steam Summer Sale now! 👶Read full article on Community Announcements (Lottie)Patch NotesOfficial
🛠️Patch, Bug Fixes, & More🛠️
Greetings, sitters! 👋We've released our newest engine/stability patch. In this patch, we've squashed a variety of pesky bugs and upgraded to Unreal Engine 5.7.4.As always, we'd like to thank you for your continued support and patience! Now...Regarding Act 5Production of The Baby in Yellow: Act 5 is underway! Whilst we cannot give an exact date for its release right now, our team are working hard on the final act of madness. Lots of teasers and other fun things will be shared on our socials in due time, so be sure to give them a follow to keep up-to-date! 👇 https://linktr.ee/teamterrible We're grateful for all the hype so far for Act 5, and we can't wait to share more about it with you guys! Happy babysitting, Team TerribleRead full article on Community Announcements (Almax)Community & EventsOfficial
🐑'Design a Sitter' Competition🐑
📣 It's competition time! As we all know, the player character in The Baby in Yellow doesn't have an appearance. So, we'd like to encourage everyone to let their imaginations run wild and design their own babysitter or Crown Childcare employee! Join our Discord now and submit your fabulous sitter designs for a chance to win some incredible Baby in Yellow-themed prizes! 👇 https://discord.gg/QkQzejzavbDISCLAIMER: This competition is just for fun and is not related to the canon universe of The Baby in Yellow, nor does it have anything to do with future updates.Best of luck! ✌️👶Read full article on Community Announcements (Lottie)AnnouncementsOfficial
🎶Study With The Doctor - Baby in Yellow Lofi🎶
Greetings, sitters! 📖 The new year is here, and it's time to pick up those textbooks once more, write that report and get back into the swing of things! Getting into the productive mindset can be tough, and Dr Arkham knows that feeling too well! So grab your notebook and sit down with him for a productive study session over on our YouTube channel, accompanied by some familiar songs to aid your focus! Your favourite Baby in Yellow tracks have now been lofi-ified by our wonderful Composer & Sound Designer, Virginia Leo. Whether you want to lock in or just lie back and lose yourself in the mellow tunes, we hope you enjoy!Read full article on Community Announcements (Lottie)AnnouncementsOfficial
☃️20% OFF - Steam Winter Sale☃️
Greetings, sitters! Want to give the gift of terror this holiday season? The Baby in Yellow is now 20% off in the Steam Winter Sale! So if you, or a friend, were waiting to try out the brand new act, Crown Childcare, or maybe just want to get into the festive spirit with our Christmas update, then now is the perfect time! We hope you enjoy the game and wish you a very happy holidays!Read full article on Community Announcements (Lottie)
