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Boyhood's End

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

Boyhood's End is an adventure horror game following Giovanni, the boy with the lowest human score in the universe, and Campenella, the delinquent genius, and their journey on the galactic railroad regarding the "human" and "inhuman".

What works

  • Engaging narrative and characters
  • Beautiful pixel art and animations
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Unique dystopian sci-fi setting
  • Multiple puzzle solutions and replay value

Things to keep in mind

  • Early access bugs and glitches
  • Some frustrating and unclear puzzles
  • Lack of save slots and ui inconveniences
  • Slow update schedule for chapters
  • Some players find pacing and story uneven

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Boyhood's End: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Survival, Intimacy.

Last update: 25/08/2026