Baba Is You
Baba Is You is a puzzle video game created by Arvi Teikari (known professionally as Hempuli), a Finnish independent developer. The game centers around the manipulation of "rules"—represented in the play area by movable tiles with words written on them—in order to allow the player character, usually the titular Baba, to reach a specified goal. Originating as a short demo built for the 2017 Nordic Game Jam, the game was expanded and released on 13 March 2019 for PC and Nintendo Switch.
Basic Information
- Category: video game
- Website: https://www.hempuli.com/baba/
Documented Facts
- Website: https://www.hempuli.com/baba/ (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
Evidence and Sources
- Baba Is You — Wikipedia (reference)
- Baba Is You — Official Website (official)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-22
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Baba Is You is a puzzle video game created by Arvi Teikari (known professionally as Hempuli), a Finnish independent developer. The game centers around the manipulation of "rules"—represented in the play area by movable tiles with words written on them—in order to allow the player character, usually the titular Baba, to reach a specified goal. Originating as a short demo built for the 2017 Nordic Game Jam, the game was expanded and released on 13 March 2019 for PC and Nintendo Switch.
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