Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.
At $14.99. It has been as low as $2.99.
- Story and characters: 70 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 28 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 21 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Interface: 4 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 159 player reviews · updated 5 days ago
What players think
The recurring themes across 121 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Hello Goodboy, developed by Rolling Glory Jam and published by indie.io, is a tender and emotionally rich narrative adventure that turns the afterlife into a realm of warmth, reflection, and compassion.
The art style is soft and painterly, filled with soothing colors that create an atmosphere of calm and comfort.
The gameplay is structured around exploration and choice, presented through a series of interconnected regions that represent different emotional and spiritual states.
The soundtrack complements this beautifully, featuring gentle melodies and ambient tones that elevate the emotional weight of each encounter without overwhelming the experience.
Full controller support and strong compatibility with handheld devices like the Steam Deck make it an easy game to pick up and relax with.
Full controller support and strong compatibility with handheld devices like the Steam Deck make it an easy game to pick up and relax with.
Theme by theme
Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway.
Should you buy it now?
Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.
Currently $14.99. The lowest we've tracked is $2.99.
The data behind the verdict
For the players who want the receipts.
We’ll surface hours-played once playtime ingestion ships.
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