ILA: A Frosty Glide

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ILA: A Frosty Glide is a single player open world role playing game with a kids theme. It was developed by Magic Rain and was released on October 20, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

ILA: A Frosty Glide is a cozy exploration platformer where you play as Ila, a young witch-in-training searching for her missing cat, Coco. Glide through a whimsical open world on a magical skatebroom, mastering flight and uncovering hidden stories. Experience joyful movement, solve platforming challenges, and discover the island’s mysterious lore.

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Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

story7 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

ILA: A Frosty Glide offers a cozy and heartwarming experience with smooth movement mechanics and a charming narrative centered around exploration and emotional themes.
The game's art style and soundtrack create a serene atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyment and immersion while players glide through the beautifully crafted snowy island.
Exploration is rewarding, with numerous collectibles and customization options that add charm without affecting gameplay balance, encouraging players to roam freely.

The camera controls can be frustrating at times, with forced perspectives that disrupt the flow of gameplay and make navigation challenging.
A lack of a map or item tracker can lead to aimless wandering, especially when trying to locate remaining collectibles after completing the main story.
Some players may find the game too short for its price, with a runtime of around 2-4 hours, leaving them wanting more content or depth in gameplay.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Ila" is characterized by gentle exploration and subtle storytelling, inviting players into a beautifully crafted world filled with environmental cues and quirky characters that enhance its heartwarming narrative. While the game lacks a traditional quest structure, this design choice fosters a sense of wandering and mindfulness, making the experience feel personal and memorable. With its charming visuals and emotional undertones, the game offers a cozy adventure that resonates with players long after completion.
- “The story unfolds naturally through environmental cues, brief interactions, and collectible lore fragments scattered across the island.”
- “As you work your way through Ila’s world, you’re not just completing a game — you’re experiencing a heartfelt story that tugs at your emotions.”
- “A stunning, solid, polished game about a young witch with smooth broom flying and a lovely heartwarming story.”
- “You can be done with the story and most side quests in 2 hours and 30 minutes.”
- “It has a bit of a heartwarming story, but also some parts that can be difficult for those who have struggled with darker thoughts.”
- “As it doesn't dwell for too long on any trial, going with the flow is easy, despite wishing for it to be just a bit longer in order to give your biggest capabilities more room to shine.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The gameplay of "Ila: A Frosty Glide" is characterized by its smooth and enjoyable mechanics, particularly the unique skatebroom traversal, which enhances exploration and adds charm to the experience. While the game features light puzzles and a straightforward narrative, its beautiful visuals and emotional storytelling create a cozy atmosphere that encourages players to explore every corner of the world. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fluidity and fun, making it a delightful indie adventure despite its brevity.
- “The gameplay was overall very enjoyable and cozy to sit with.”
- “Amazing and fluid movement mechanics and progression.”
- “The skate broom mechanic feels really good and traversing and exploring and collecting is super fun, even more so than in Short Hike.”
- “Puzzles and challenges are light, and players looking for complex mechanics, demanding platforming, or deep narrative branching may find the experience brief or straightforward.”
- “You can decide for yourself if 4ish hours of gameplay is worth it.”
- “Overall the gameplay feels solid with not many problems encountered in my experience.”
emotional
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Ila: A Frosty Glide" is a deeply emotional indie adventure that explores themes of grief and loss through the journey of a young witch searching for her lost cat, which symbolizes her connection to her late mother. The game prioritizes mood and emotional resonance over complexity, offering a heartwarming narrative complemented by serene visuals and a soothing soundtrack. Players are encouraged to engage with the story at their own pace, making it a cozy and reflective experience that resonates with those who appreciate heartfelt storytelling.
- “The narrative centers on Ila, a young witch-in-training searching for her lost cat, Coco, who also represents her last emotional link to her late mother.”
- “It never rushes to explain itself, allowing players to absorb its emotional beats at their own pace, which suits the game’s calm, reflective tone.”
- “As you work your way through Ila’s world, you’re not just completing a game — you’re experiencing a heartfelt story that tugs at your emotions.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their clean, stylized aesthetic, featuring vibrant voxel art and soft lighting that create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the expressive blocky design, beautiful environments, and how the visuals complement the heartwarming story and gameplay mechanics, resulting in a captivating overall experience. The combination of stunning visuals and a calming soundtrack enhances the game's charm and emotional impact.
- “Visually, the game adopts a clean, stylized aesthetic that blends crisp geometry with soft lighting and snowy textures.”
- “Ila is a short hike by way of Kiki's Delivery Service, plus a bright voxel art style, cute customization, and a surprisingly moving family story.”
- “From its fluid mechanics and stunning art style to its emotional storytelling and serene soundtrack, Ila stands out as a truly unique experience.”
- “The blocky art style works well and shows more expression than you would expect.”
- “I was really impressed with how they handled graphics too.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, providing a calming and emotional backdrop that complements the stunning visuals and storytelling. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, noting its relaxing qualities and its role in maintaining immersion during gameplay. Overall, the music is described as fantastic, lovely, and a key element that contributes to the game's unique atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack plays a significant role in shaping the experience.”
- “The music is never intrusive, instead acting as an emotional undercurrent that enhances the sense of wonder and quiet melancholy running through the story.”
- “Even during moments that test your patience or puzzle-solving skills, the music gently grounds you and keeps you immersed in the moment.”
- “It's also quite beautiful with its voxel graphics and chill soundtrack that is very calming.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its cozy and inviting qualities, enhanced by a beautiful art direction that prioritizes readability and smooth movement. Players appreciate the wintry vibes and the sense of mindfulness during exploration, although some frustration with collectables can detract from the overall chill experience. Overall, it offers a heartfelt and atmospheric platforming experience that resonates with those seeking a tranquil gaming environment.
- “It perfectly complements the calm, inviting atmosphere, creating a sense of mindfulness as you explore and progress through the story.”
- “Getting frustrated because you can't find the last three collectibles weakens the chilled atmosphere the rest of the game has, in my opinion.”
- “The art direction avoids excessive detail in favor of readability and atmosphere, ensuring that movement remains smooth and visually clear.”
- “I enjoyed the exploration, the broom controls, the lonely atmosphere, and the wintry vibes.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the game's monetization strategy, particularly regarding a collectathon sidequest that lacks adequate post-endgame support, such as tools to help locate missing items. This has led to feelings of dissatisfaction and abandonment for completionists, as they struggle to find the last collectible without guidance.
- “The monetization in this game feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend real money on items that should be earnable through gameplay.”
- “I was really disappointed to see that many features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra cash.”
- “The game is fun, but the aggressive monetization tactics really ruin the experience, as it feels like I'm being pushed to spend money at every turn.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is effectively delivered through side quests and interactions with quirky characters, adding warmth and depth to the world without overwhelming the main narrative.
- “Side quests and optional interactions with quirky characters provide moments of humor and warmth, further fleshing out the world without bloating it.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received criticism for its poorly designed camera, sluggish movement, and choppy performance on the Steam Deck, leading to a less than favorable initial experience.
- “This game did not make the best first impression: the camera is not tremendously well designed, the movement feels a bit sluggish, and performance on Steam Deck is choppy.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally charming, but players have noted the presence of glitches and areas that require improvement in terms of stability.
- “Overall, I found this to be a charming game with a few glitches and elements that could be improved upon.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that the grinding in the game is not tedious or padded, emphasizing that the developers prioritize fun and engagement over repetitive tasks.

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ILA: A Frosty Glide is a open world role playing game with kids theme.

ILA: A Frosty Glide is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

ILA: A Frosty Glide was released on October 20, 2025.

ILA: A Frosty Glide was developed by Magic Rain.

ILA: A Frosty Glide has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

ILA: A Frosty Glide is a single player game.

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