- Publisher: Dear Villagers , Lifeline Entertainment
- Release Date: Jun 23, 2026
- Also On: PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox Series X
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Jun 26, 2026Gameplay met my expectations. It covered everything that I was anticipating with a few sections that broke away—and for me that’s a positive. It is definitely recommendable to fans of platforming puzzle games like this, such as Limbo or Inside. If you aren’t a fan of those games, you probably wouldn’t care too much for this one. And if you’re unfamiliar altogether, I’d still recommend this one for the story and design alone. It deserves its currently Very Positive review rating on Steam, and I can’t wait to see what Lifeline Games does next.
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Jun 23, 2026Deer & Boy claims its rightful place in the Olympus of 2D adventures. The title brings to the table all those elements that made games like Limbo, Neva, and Planet of Lana great, while taking them to the absolute next level. The game offers a varied gameplay experience that evolves right along with the story. Although the environmental puzzles might not pose a major challenge for more experienced players, they truly shine in terms of design and are remarkably inspired. Deer & Boy places immense focus on the story it wants to tell, doing so by making plenty of room for colors, emotions, silences, hugs, and the fears of the two protagonists. The result is a thoroughly impressive debut for Lifeline Games.
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Jun 22, 2026There is also a bit of a flaw with Deer & Boy: It is so clearly "a game of this type", but unfortunately never manages to reach the greatest of the genre. Neva, Arise: A Simple Story, Inside, Little Nightmares II, Journey, The Last Campfire ... I can name better games for the boring. That doesn't make Deer & Boy a bad experience, but the list is a few good tricks above this.