The era of 64-bit platforming is making a bubble-tastic comeback. Juicy House, a burgeoning four-person indie team currently participating in the Krafton Jungle Game Lab program, has announced that their debut title, In My Bubble, will launch for free on Steam on February 5, 2026.
Blending the nostalgic “Joy of Movement” from classics like Super Mario 64 with a modern, physics-driven “bubble” mechanic, this title aims to bring a fresh, “juicy” breeze to the 3D action-platformer genre.
The ‘Juicy’ Philosophy: More Than Just a Name
The team at Juicy House lives up to their moniker. Their development philosophy centers on the “Feel” of the game—ensuring that every interaction, from the bounce of a jump to the squish of an animation, provides satisfying, tactile feedback.
“We don’t want the game to just react; we want it to breathe with the player,” the team stated. “We’ve poured our hearts into the ‘essence of fun,’ and we can’t wait to see if that joy translates to our players.”
Master the Bubble: A Love Letter to the Classics
In My Bubble draws heavy inspiration from the golden age of 3D platformers (Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine). However, it carves out its own identity with its central Bubble Mechanic.
- The Bubble Stick: Your primary tool for traversal. Create bubbles to ride across gaps, bounce off them to reach higher ground, or pop them for a sudden burst of momentum.
- Precision Control: Every jump weight and control response has been meticulously tuned to capture that elusive “Joy of Movement.”
- Tactile Satisfaction: From the stretch of a jump to the “pop” of a bubble, the game is designed to feel as good as it looks.
A Tale of Dreamy Sheep and Nightmare Shadows
The game is wrapped in a heartwarming, fairy-tale narrative themed around sleep and dreams.
- The Plot: In a world where people once slept peacefully by counting sheep, a creeping shadow has stolen the dream-carrying flock. With the dream factory silent and nightmares waking up, the world has lost its balance.
- The Mission: You play as a child donning a cozy chestnut-tree hat. Your goal is to purify the shadow-stained sheep, mend the broken chains of dreams, and restore a bright morning to the world.
- Collectibles: Exploration is rewarded with “Sweet Potatoes” and “Star Candies” hidden throughout the levels—essential keys to unlocking new stages and completing your journey.
Launch Details & Krafton Jungle Game Lab
As part of the Krafton Jungle Game Lab—an intensive incubator for future gaming pioneers—In My Bubble represents the culmination of a full development cycle, from prototype to global launch.
| Feature | Details |
| Developer | Juicy House (Team of 4) |
| Publisher | Jungle Game Lab (Krafton) |
| Release Date | February 5, 2026 |
| Price | Free to Play |
| Platform | PC (Steam) |
| Playtime | Approx. 1 hour |
| Language | Multi-language support (including Korean/English) |
The developers view this 1-hour experience as a way to gather vital community feedback to shape their future projects. For fans of retro 3D platformers looking for a “juicy” physics playground, February 5th can’t come soon enough.
Steam Store Page: In My Bubble on Steam
