Binding of Isaac prequel The Legend of Bum-bo gets November release date Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Binding of Isaac prequel The Legend of Bum-bo gets November release date PC first, iOS and Switch to follow. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 4 Sep 2019 8 comments Developer Edmund McMillen's long-awaited Binding of Isaac prequel, The Legend of Bum-bo, finally has a release date; it'll be heading to Steam on 12th November. The Legend of Bum-bo, which was initially revealed all the way back in 2016, pits the titular lead character - previously a passive item in The Binding of Isaac - against monsters, bosses, and traps in procedurally generated dungeons. So far, so Isaac. However, Bum-bo's major point of difference is that combat is turn-based, taking the form of a match-4-style puzzle system. In battle, Bum-bo can pull glyphs from his bag of trash and line them up to defend, attack, and gain various mana types for spell-casting. And as you can see with your own eye parts, courtesy of the trailer below, it's all presented using a delightfully grubby papercraft aesthetic. Watch on YouTube The Legend of Bum-bo will be available for both PC and Mac when it comes to Steam on 12th November. The previously announced iOS and Switch versions are due "later". Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store