Deiland

57%
Game Brain Score Based on 300 reviews
  • story
  • grinding
  • graphics
Deiland Game Cover
If you’ve ever wanted your own tiny little planet to manage, than Arco’s journey might be for you.
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Deiland is a single-player Role Playing game with sandbox mechanics, including farming, crafting, and building. The game boasts an interesting plot, beautiful visuals, and a captivating soundtrack, although it can be very grinding and buggy. As the only inhabitant of a small, living planet, players' actions shape the world of Deiland, making for a unique and personalized experience.

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Cloud
  • NVIDIA GeForce NOW
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Reviews

57%
Audience ScoreBased on 300 reviews
story40 positive mentions
grinding73 negative mentions
  • Charming graphics and art style that evokes a sense of nostalgia and warmth.
  • Relaxing gameplay that allows players to unwind while managing resources and completing quests.
  • Engaging story elements that draw inspiration from 'The Little Prince', creating a whimsical atmosphere.
  • Repetitive and grindy gameplay that can lead to boredom after a few hours.
  • Combat mechanics are clunky and unrefined, making battles feel frustrating rather than enjoyable.
  • The game feels unfinished, with many quests leading to dead ends and a lack of substantial content.
  • story250 mentions

    The story in the game is described as charming and cute, drawing inspiration from "The Little Prince," but many players feel it is ultimately incomplete and lacks depth. While the narrative starts off engaging, it often leads to frustrating quest mechanics and abrupt endings, leaving players wanting more resolution and character development. Overall, the game offers a relaxing experience, but the storytelling feels underdeveloped and reliant on repetitive fetch quests, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Great storytelling and a must-play for indie game lovers.”
    • “The story is good, you meet some interesting and unique characters.”
    • “The story is interesting and you get hooked very easily.”
    • “First of all, the story and the game feels unfinished. I was waiting for the big bad enemy who is causing the nightmares but never came. After I killed a mini boss, the credits appeared in a long list, and then nothing. I came back to the game to finish all progress, reached 100% with everyone but nothing else happened. Just read the book with the full story and that's it. Where is the last boss fight?”
    • “The story is unfinished, there are some minor bugs and a lot of gameplay consists of endlessly waiting for the right NPC to show up.”
    • “The game is very short-lived, and all the missions do not give any sense of progression whatsoever.”
  • grinding73 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players noting it as repetitive and tedious, particularly due to time-gated mechanics and a lack of variety in tasks. While some enjoy the simple farming and crafting elements, others find the grind for resources and the necessity to complete fetch quests to progress frustrating. Overall, it appeals to fans of casual farming games, but may not satisfy those seeking more dynamic gameplay.

    • “But in this game it's like, 'here is a quest, and you must do this quest to unlock more recipes,' 'here are some monsters and you must fight them right now,' and 'your character is starving, you must eat right now and the stuff you harvest doesn't help that much so you have to cook something, hopefully you have enough ingredients.' Typically, farming sandbox games are kinda grindy, but this one felt especially so due to the lack of choices.”
    • “Most of my mid to end game was spent just mining and farming to earn experience so I could level up because there wasn't anything else I could do between NPC visits that would have let me finish quests for quicker experience.”
    • “So at some point you're farming and crafting non-stop, not to finish quests, but to stockpile raw resources so that you can instantly finish your quests as you get them.”
  • graphics52 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and colorful art style, reminiscent of "Le Petit Prince," which enhances the overall atmosphere. However, some players note that while the visuals are appealing, they can feel dated or unpolished, with occasional glitches and issues affecting gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm, despite some minor criticisms regarding consistency and execution.

    • “The graphics are cute, and I love the concept of starting on a tiny planet a la Le Petit Prince.”
    • “All in all, a good game with good graphics which lets you enjoy everything you do.”
    • “The visuals are lovely, music sets the mood perfectly, all characters are so charming and interesting.”
    • “The hitboxes for the monsters are weird and extend way beyond the graphic of the monsters.”
    • “Graphics are not enough, clunky, non-responsive sometimes, and it has little problems that you will find playing it (by the way: don't put trees near the lake).”
    • “It has a lot of potential but could use more work on storyline and spinning graphical designs.”
  • gameplay47 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simplicity and charm, appealing to fans of relaxing, frontier-style games like Stardew Valley. However, it suffers from various glitches, clunky mechanics, and a lack of depth, leading to a repetitive experience that may not hold players' attention for long. While the graphics and music are praised, many reviewers express a desire for more polished mechanics and content to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay loop is pretty relaxing and fun, and the characters are likable.”
    • “Great art, great music, and very engaging gameplay.”
    • “I'm recommending it for its simple nature and fun gameplay loops.”
    • “However, personally, for gameplay, I would choose mobile counterparts over this as they are more fleshed out and not as buggy.”
    • “Deiland comes off as a game for children with mechanics that wouldn’t hold a child's attention.”
    • “Okay, so I've played this game for a good 6 hours and here's my review: it's bland and the mechanics are bad.”
  • music32 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its relaxing qualities and unique tracks for different characters. While some mention issues with the music's emotional depth and occasional technical glitches, the soundtrack is generally considered one of the game's strongest aspects, contributing significantly to player immersion and enjoyment. Overall, the combination of lovely music and charming visuals creates a soothing experience, reminiscent of other beloved titles.

    • “The music is lovely.”
    • “The soundtrack and overall appearance of the game is relaxing, but there's also darkness in it.”
    • “Beautiful music, pleasing visuals, and a fun little adventure.”
    • “Stutters and hard music cutoffs.”
    • “But since they all seem to be MIDI tracks, they just lack emotion and dynamics entirely, especially the title screen music.”
    • “Edit - forgot to mention the music.”
  • stability21 mentions

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of persistent glitches, bugs, and incomplete gameplay elements that detract from the overall experience. While some players find charm in the visuals and gameplay, many feel the game is unpolished and unfinished, leading to frustration and a recommendation to purchase only at a significant discount. Overall, the stability issues significantly impact the enjoyment and functionality of the game.

    • “All this combined with the fact that this game can be a buggy mess makes it feel like a 'my first video game' or game-jam game that never got finished.”
    • “While the game is pleasant enough at first glance, it comes off as unfinished, unpolished, and buggy once you get into it.”
    • “I really want to recommend this game but I can't; you shouldn't get this game unless it's on sale for £2 because of the game-destroying glitches the devs gave up on solving.”
  • atmosphere11 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its charming graphics, relaxing music, and whimsical character designs, evoking a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of "Le Petit Prince." Players appreciate the unique environments, including unexpected elements like lush planets and adorable characters, contributing to a delightful and immersive experience. However, some users note that certain aspects can lead to confusion and boredom, slightly detracting from the overall enjoyment.

    • “I also loved the atmosphere and the reference to the little prince as well as the character designs.”
    • “It is well made with loving music and a cherry charming atmosphere.”
    • “It is a nice, special game; I like the rotation of my small planet and farming stuff, atmosphere... but there are some problems that make it confusing and a little boring.”
    • “One of the most relaxing games, with its atmosphere and music.”
    • “It is well made with lovely music and a charming atmosphere.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and amusing characters, as well as lighthearted moments that provide a relaxing experience. While some players find the story lacking depth, the comedic elements, such as the absurdity of the final boss encounter, contribute to an overall enjoyable and funny atmosphere.

    • “The story is so flat, the end boss will die in a hit from your hammer and 15 hours in you would still not give a damn what she says as she dies (funny, I know).”
    • “Interesting story, gradual study of the world, quests, neighboring planet, funny characters.”
    • “Picked up this game because DangerouslyFunny played it on YouTube and I was not disappointed; this game is a ton of fun.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    The game surprisingly lacks microtransactions, which contrasts with the developer's typical offerings of cheap free-to-play games and lootboxes. However, there are concerns about potential cash grabs, particularly with a new third-party sign-up service and expensive in-game items, such as a mount priced at over $40. Overall, players appreciate the absence of unnecessary DLCs or in-game purchases, but remain wary of future monetization strategies.

    • “This totally feels like one of those games that would be jam-packed with microtransactions, but there aren't any.”
    • “- No useless DLCs or in-game purchases.”
    • “Their website mostly consists of cheap-looking free-to-play games, and the account seems to be mostly for buying loot boxes or microtransactions on their website, with one of the first things I saw being a single mount for a mobile MMO... for over $40.”
    • “New information gathering cash grab attempt with a new third-party sign-up service for this game is not worth it.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including numerous bugs that can disrupt quest progression and gameplay. Additionally, while it is primarily optimized for gamepad use, there are no configuration options available, leading to compatibility problems with various controllers.

    • “Truckload of bugs and lack of optimization.”
    • “The quest flow unfortunately is not optimized, and I got stuck a couple of times. I think one quest was even bugged for me until I restarted the game.”
    • “Although there is one big minus on the Deiland horizon at the moment: the game is optimized for gamepad use, but there are no configuration options for your gamepad, and the game does not work properly with every gamepad.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    Players find the game emotionally engaging due to its simplicity and wholesomeness, which fosters a sense of joy and satisfaction. However, some experience frustration with glitches in quests, leading to a mix of enjoyment and annoyance in their gameplay experience.

    • “I liked the simplicity and the wholesomeness of the game so far.”
    • “This time I checked literally every time I got the 'got seed' message to see if I had the mysterious seed in my inventory - and when I finally did, I planted that sucker before touching anything.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that the linear story structure offers little incentive to play again, even for speedrunning purposes. Overall, players feel there is minimal value in replaying the game.

    • “To me, there is no real replay value.”
    • “Also, there is little replay value as the story appears to be totally linear.”
    • “In conclusion, at this point, I see no replayability from this title, even just to see if I can do it faster.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Reviewers praise the character development for its captivating designs and atmospheric references, particularly noting the influence of "The Little Prince." The character artistry has garnered significant admiration, highlighting the skill of the 3D artist involved.

    • “I also loved the atmosphere and the reference to The Little Prince, as well as the character designs.”
    • “I'm honestly in love with the character design and I worship the 3D artist so much.”
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Critic Reviews

67% average critic score

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Play time

54hMedian play time
40hAverage play time
11-68hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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