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In a darkly comic suburban sim, raise funds, haul supplies, and follow a staged crafting process to build a backyard bomb.
Released 09 Jun 2026
Raise Backyard Funds
Scavenge Household Parts
Haul Supplies Outside
An absurd backyard bomb-building simulator. Raise funds, plan your approach, hunt down rare parts, and assemble your atomic masterpiece while staying calm and avoiding suspicion from nosy neighbors and federal agents.
Developed by karahan · Published by karahan
You play a suburban homeowner who takes on an absurd backyard construction project in this single-player simulation. The premise turns quiet domestic life into a dark comedy about an increasingly questionable DIY undertaking.
To make progress, you raise money through a mini-game, shop for supplies, and recover materials from household items. Purchased goods arrive outside, so you carry them to the backyard before using them in a series of crafting and assembly tasks.
The project unfolds across successive construction stages with instructions guiding each step. You can also use coping activities to manage stress, while the game includes interactions and events involving your household and curious neighbors.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its absurd premise and comedic tone, describing it as a funny, compact experience for a few hours. Some also enjoy the crafting and progression. Other reviewers find the repeated carrying and assembly tedious, criticize the limited challenge, and report problems with bugs or having to replay stages because saving is limited.
It’s a quiet Sunday morning. You're relaxing in your backyard when it suddenly hits you:
You need to build an atomic bomb.
Naturally.
In this absurd single-player simulation, your peaceful suburban life takes a wild turn as you attempt the most questionable DIY project imaginable. Building a nuclear bomb in your backyard might not be the hardest thing you’ve done but it’s definitely the weirdest.
To complete your creation, you’ll need to:
Raise funds via a chaotic mini-game that tests your charm and hustle.
Go shopping: Bid on auctions and scour regular online stores for those oddly specific blueprint parts.
Do the math: Turn everyday household objects into actual atomic equations.
Extract critical materials from totally unrelated household items.
Assemble everything with precision... or at least, something close to it.
Handle your nosy neighbors, who are just a bit too curious.
Avoid IRS scrutiny, because spending your fundraiser money on plutonium raises red flags.
Manage your stress using strange and increasingly unhinged coping mechanisms.
The game is split into three major stages of building, each bringing its own unique challenges that will test your patience. Complete all three to finish your project ideally without any accidents along the way.
Disclaimer:
Some elements in this game are inspired by real-world nuclear formulas. Do not try this at home. Do not be inspired. Seriously.
Estimated Playtime:
30–183 minutes
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 14 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
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