Deer & Boy

Cinematic puzzle platformer with a deer companion that grows

Lifeline Games · Published by Dear Villagers · Released Jun 23, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 403
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 26 in 30 days
Players: 3; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 weeks ago; Oct 14, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 750Ti; 8 GB RAM · 6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Deer & Boy?

A single-player cinematic adventure about a runaway boy who befriends a fawn. You navigate 3D environments, cross platforming sections, and solve puzzles with your companion, initially protecting it before its abilities help you progress. The story unfolds through images and music without dialogue.

For you if...

+you prefer a quiet, contemplative pace

Not for you if...

−you want challenging puzzles and intricate mechanics

What players say

94% of 403 reviews are positive · 96% of 26 in the last 30 days

Players praise the art direction, music, and emotional impact of the story. Some criticize the short length or find the narrative hard to follow.

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Deer & Boy system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 750Ti, 8 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: FX 6300 x6 / Core i3-8100
Graphics: GeForce GTX 750Ti / Radeon RX 560
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 6 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does Deer & Boy have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Deer & Boy run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
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In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 28
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Deer & Boy use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam