Immortal Boy

About Immortal Boy

Immortal Boy is a 2.5D turn-based RPG from IcarusDev, released on December 31, 2026. It blends tactical combat with a heavy focus on psychological themes. Players guide a group of four friends battling surreal enemies like Tree monsters and Gambling kings to reclaim a magical object that grants "Deepest Desires." The story slowly reveals that one companion is hiding dark secrets. The game’s 9 chapters explore the protagonist’s internal struggle with self-esteem and perception, turning his mental state into a gameplay mechanic. Set in a mix of whimsical and oppressive worlds, it’s a narrative-driven strategy game that prioritizes emotional weight over flashy action.

Gameplay

Combat revolves around turn-based positioning and dodging enemy actions in real-time. Each character has unique abilities that scale with strategic movement, not just raw stats. You’ll need to anticipate monster behaviors, like Food creatures that regenerate when idle or Sci-Fi computers that spam area attacks. The 2.5D camera lets you rotate the battlefield for better line-of-sight planning. Between fights, dialogue choices subtly influence character trust and story outcomes. Progression is slow but methodical; grinding is minimal, and every move feels impactful. The twist? Your protagonist’s self-perception directly affects his stats. Negative thoughts weaken attacks; positive ones unlock special moves. Sessions typically last 1, 2 hours, with chapters requiring 6, 8 hours to complete.

What Players Think

Immortal Boy holds a 92% critic score but only 68% user approval. Average playtime is 19 hours, with 22% of players completing all chapters. The community moods split between “thought-provoking” (45%) and “frustrating” (30%), with some calling the difficulty curve “unforgiving.” Achievement completion rates are low: only 15% finish the “True Ending” challenge. Reviews praise the story’s bold themes but criticize clunky UI and inconsistent enemy AI. One Steam review writes, “The combat is brilliant, but the writing left me numb.” It’s a polarizing title with a 78/100 Metacritic score.

PlayPile's Take

For fans of deep narratives and tactical gameplay, Immortal Boy is worth a shot despite its flaws. At $39.99, it’s pricey for a niche experience, and the 18 achievements add little replay value. The psychological themes are ambitious but may alienate players expecting traditional RPGs. If you enjoy methodical turn-based combat and don’t mind a slow burn, it’s a risky but rewarding pick. Skip it if you prefer action or polished UI. Your mileage will vary with the story, some call it impressive; others find it pretentious.

Storyline

A group of 4 friends race against Tree monsters, Food creatures, Whacky snowmen, Sci-Fi computers, Gambling kings and who-knows-what to obtain a magical object that can grant anyone their Deepest Desire... However, something tells you a certain friend isn't who they seem... Spanning 9 Chapters (Kinda), Immortal Boy delves into the perspective of a Boy trapped in a psychological prison created by his own self-esteem and self-perception.