Deer & Boy

AltCharEmina Zulic

9/10

Lifeline Games brings players a cinematic platformer about loss, grief, and finding a way through an increasingly overwhelming world.

GameBlastFelipe Vieira

8.5/10

Deer & Boy is a short and emotional indie game that combines cinematic storytelling, simple gameplay, and strong narrative impact.

Impulse GamerGareth Newnham

Deer & Boy is a beautiful cinematic puzzle platformer about the healing power of friendship that’s bound to tug at your heartstrings.

GameSpewKim Snaith

8/10

Review: Deer & Boy is a poignant puzzle adventure about a young boy who makes an unlikely friendship with a baby deer.

GameBlogMatthieu Collin

8/10

Scheduled for release on June 23rd for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch, Deer & Boy is the first title from the French studio LifeLine Games. We've finished it; here's our review.

GamelinerJolien Mauritsz

Jolien got to work on Deer & Boy and dove into the cinematic adventure about the special bond between a boy and a deer. Read her review here.

Jump Dash RollRob Kershaw

7/10

A beautifully crafted cinematic adventure whose heartfelt storytelling, gorgeous presentation and lovable central duo overcome a handful of familiar genre conventions and an uneven final act.

GamesticDaRmaZat

Unscored

Deer & Boy delivers an emotional adventure that thrives on its heartfelt, touching atmosphere and beautiful visual presentation. Despite a few audio quirks and some occasionally frustrating trial-and-error gameplay, its clever puzzles consistently kept me engaged and encouraged me to think creatively. It certainly won’t appeal to everyone, but in the end, its strengths comfortably outweigh its shortcomings. If you’re a fan of atmospheric puzzle games with a unique, cozy art style, this is one you definitely shouldn’t overlook.