# Games like Deer & Boy

> The closest matches to Deer & Boy: Neva, Planet of Lana II, The Midnight Walk, INSIDE, and Koira. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Neva](https://imho.run/games/2420660/neva) — Shares environmental puzzle solving with Deer & Boy. 3,598 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2420660/)
2. [Planet of Lana II](https://imho.run/games/2997230/planet-of-lana-ii) — Shares character switching and environmental interaction with Deer & Boy. 268 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2997230/)
3. [The Midnight Walk](https://imho.run/games/2863640/the-midnight-walk) — Shares exploration with Deer & Boy. 1,576 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2863640/)
4. [INSIDE](https://imho.run/games/304430/inside) — Shares puzzle platforming with Deer & Boy. 23,692 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/304430/)
5. [Koira](https://imho.run/games/1626620/koira) — Also Emotional, like Deer & Boy. 139 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1626620/)
6. [Herdling](https://imho.run/games/3047750/herdling) — Shares environmental interaction and exploration with Deer & Boy. 449 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3047750/)
7. [My Memory of Us](https://imho.run/games/651500/my-memory-of-us) — Shares puzzle platforming and character switching with Deer & Boy. 133 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/651500/)
8. [Goodnight Universe](https://imho.run/games/2416100/goodnight-universe) — Shares environmental interaction with Deer & Boy. 1,013 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2416100/)
9. [My Little Puppy](https://imho.run/games/2102040/my-little-puppy) — Also Nature and Emotional, like Deer & Boy. 1,019 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2102040/)
10. [Bramble: The Mountain King](https://imho.run/games/1623940/bramble-the-mountain-king) — Shares platforming and exploration with Deer & Boy. 3,109 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1623940/)
11. [Eternal Hope](https://imho.run/games/1162280/eternal-hope) — Also Cinematic and Emotional, like Deer & Boy. 108 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1162280/)
12. [Stela](https://imho.run/games/1048600/stela) — Also Stealth and 2.5D, like Deer & Boy. 262 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1048600/)
13. [Bye Sweet Carole](https://imho.run/games/2428980/bye-sweet-carole) — Shares platforming and character switching with Deer & Boy. 463 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2428980/)
14. [FAR: Changing Tides](https://imho.run/games/1570010/far-changing-tides) — Also 2.5D and Emotional, like Deer & Boy. 1,981 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1570010/)
15. [Somerville](https://imho.run/games/1671410/somerville) — Also 2.5D and Cinematic, like Deer & Boy. 871 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1671410/)
16. [The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince](https://imho.run/games/3901910/the-liar-princess-and-the-blind-prince) — A frequent pick in Deer & Boy players' libraries, and another Action. 174 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3901910/)
17. [Kena: Bridge of Spirits](https://imho.run/games/1954200/kena-bridge-of-spirits) — Also Cinematic and Nature, like Deer & Boy. 6,769 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1954200/)
18. [Dordogne](https://imho.run/games/1272840/dordogne) — A frequent pick in Deer & Boy players' libraries, and another Indie. 320 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1272840/)
19. [The Berlin Apartment](https://imho.run/games/2280430/the-berlin-apartment) — Shares exploration with Deer & Boy. 107 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2280430/)
20. [LOST EMBER](https://imho.run/games/563840/lost-ember) — Shares exploration with Deer & Boy. 2,129 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/563840/)
21. [Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons](https://imho.run/games/225080/brothers-a-tale-of-two-sons) — Also Emotional, like Deer & Boy. 16,371 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/225080/)
22. [A Bird Story](https://imho.run/games/327410/a-bird-story) — A frequent pick in Deer & Boy players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,875 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/327410/)
23. [GYLT](https://imho.run/games/2206210/gylt) — Shares stealth with Deer & Boy. 382 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2206210/)
24. [Out of Sight](https://imho.run/games/2526310/out-of-sight) — Shares stealth and environmental puzzle solving with Deer & Boy. 350 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2526310/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1803140&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1803140&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1803140&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1803140
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1803140
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Deer & Boy

In this poetic cinematic platformer, a runaway boy meets a fawn. As their bond grows, so do their abilities and the emotional weight of their journey, where silence speaks louder than words.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1803140
- **Developer:** Lifeline Games
- **Publisher:** Dear Villagers
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, Family Sharing, Stereo Sound, Keyboard Only Option, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Jun 23, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 76
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1803140/deer-boy)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1803140&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1803140/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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