ILA: A Frosty Glide

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

A COZY EXPLORATION PLATFORMER ADVENTURE ILA’s beloved kitty, Coco, has mysteriously disappeared, and she’s determined to bring him back home! Explore a whimsical small open world as ILA, a spirited young witch-in-training flying on a magic Skatebroom. Uncover hidden stories, collect valuable items, and improve your magical flying abilities. GLIDE AROUND Have you ever dreamed of flying on a skateb…

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Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews

story10 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful, cozy, and inviting visuals with a charming voxel art style and excellent atmospheric design.
Smooth and satisfying movement and platforming mechanics centered around gliding and upgrading a magical skatebroom, making exploration fun and rewarding.
Heartwarming and emotional story with subtle storytelling, enhanced by a relaxing and fitting soundtrack that elevates the cozy and reflective mood.

The camera can be frustrating due to locked angles and forced auto-adjustments, sometimes taking control away from the player and disrupting immersion.
The lack of a map, collectible tracker, or post-game assistance makes completionist tasks tedious and frustrating, as players must manually find remaining items.
The game is relatively short, which some players feel reduces the value, and there are occasional minor quirks like a slightly pokey movement and some jank in snowboarding sections.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
62%
9%
The story is a charming, heartwarming, and gently told narrative that unfolds through exploration, environmental cues, and subtle interactions, creating a cozy and emotionally engaging experience. Its brief length and minimalist design emphasize wandering and discovery over rigid objectives, appealing to players who enjoy relaxing, heartfelt adventures. While short, the story resonates deeply, complemented by beautiful visuals, soothing music, and delightful customization options.
- “Rather than overwhelming the player with systems or objectives, it invites them into a snowy island playground designed for gentle exploration, smooth traversal, and quiet storytelling.”
- “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.”
- “The absence of a traditional map or quest log can make late-game completion feel slightly aimless, but this design choice also reinforces the game’s philosophy of wandering rather than optimizing.”
- “You can be done with the story and most side content in 2 hours and 30 minutes, which may feel too short for players seeking a deeper narrative experience.”
- “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 — something you end up getting mostly thanks to how the whole island is connected and the existence of many shortcuts and hidden places the story doesn't make you visit.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
23%
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The gameplay is praised for its smooth, fluid movement and enjoyable traversal mechanics, particularly the unique flying and skatebroom mechanics. It offers a cozy, engaging experience focused on exploration and light platforming puzzles, though it leans towards simplicity rather than complexity or deep narrative branching. Overall, players find it charming, fun, and well-designed, making the short playtime feel rewarding.
- “Amazing and fluid movement mechanics and progression.”
- “In terms of mechanics, platforming was really fun with the skatebroom; I actually didn’t mind having no map, since backtracking and exploring every nook and cranny for collectibles felt so breezy and fun.”
- “The skate broom mechanic feels really good and traversing, exploring, and collecting is super fun, even more so than in Short Hike.”
- “That said, the jump mechanics threw me off initially.”
- “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.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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31%
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The game features a charming and consistent art style blending cozy, adorable, and stylized visuals with soft lighting and voxel or pixelated elements. The graphics create a warm, inviting atmosphere that complements the relaxing exploration and emotional storytelling. Overall, the visuals are praised as beautiful, immersive, and integral to the game's unique and heartfelt experience.
- “The visuals are genuinely beautiful, with a soft, atmospheric style that makes every area feel cozy and inviting.”
- “Visually, the game adopts a clean, stylized aesthetic that blends crisp geometry with soft lighting and snowy textures.”
- “Ila is a short story but it is packed with stunning visuals, great mechanics, an amazing soundtrack and subtle storytelling.”
- “Really liked the aesthetic and the dynamic.”
- “I was really impressed with how they handled graphics too.”
- “The blocky artstyle works well and shows more expression than you would expect.”
emotional
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game "ila: a frosty glide" offers a deeply heartfelt and unexpectedly emotional experience, blending a cozy, wholesome atmosphere with a touching narrative about grief and loss. Its calm, reflective tone, complemented by serene music and stunning art, creates a unique, intimate journey that prioritizes emotional warmth and exploration over complexity or scale. Perfect for players seeking a charming, soothing adventure, the game stands out as a polished and emotionally resonant indie title.
- “Not grimdark or edgy, just unexpectedly emotional in a way that elevated the whole experience beyond 'cute witch game.'”
- “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 deals with grief and loss in such a touching way, and is charming, fun, and a really well-designed little platformer.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
37%
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The music is widely praised for its calming, emotional, and immersive qualities, perfectly complementing the game's visuals and storytelling. Many highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience without being intrusive.
- “The music is never intrusive, instead acting as an emotional undercurrent that enhances the sense of wonder and quiet melancholy running through the story.”
- “Ila is a short story but it is packed with stunning visuals, great mechanics, an amazing soundtrack, and subtle storytelling.”
- “The soundtrack plays a significant role in shaping the experience.”
- “Even during moments that test your patience or puzzle-solving skills, the music gently grounds you and keeps you immersed in the moment.”
- “From its fluid mechanics and stunning art style to its emotional storytelling and serene soundtrack, ila stands out as a truly unique experience.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features a beautifully soft, cozy atmosphere with a clear, inviting art style that enhances exploration and movement. Its calm, wintry vibes create a mindful, heartfelt experience, though occasional difficulty can slightly disrupt the otherwise chilled mood. Overall, it provides a modest but warmly atmospheric platforming adventure.
- “The visuals are genuinely beautiful, with a soft, atmospheric style that makes every area feel cozy and inviting.”
- “I enjoyed the exploration, the broom controls, the lonely atmosphere, and the wintry vibes.”
- “The game is absolutely beautiful, from the art to the atmosphere, everything feels cozy and heartfelt.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is delivered through quirky characters and side quests, offering lighthearted and warm moments that enrich the world without feeling excessive.
- “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
100%
The game's optimization is lacking, with issues such as a poorly designed camera, sluggish movement, and choppy performance on the Steam Deck.
- “This game did not make the best first impression: the camera is not tremendously well designed, the movement feels a bit pokey, and performance on Steam Deck is choppy.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players criticize the monetization aspect for lacking helpful tools like radars or maps in post-game collectathon quests, making completion tedious and discouraging. This absence of quality-of-life features negatively impacts the experience for completionists.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally charming but experiences occasional glitches that affect its stability. While mostly playable, there are areas where technical improvements are needed.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is streamlined and engaging, with no tedious padding, allowing players to enjoy a fun and efficient progression experience.

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ILA: A Frosty Glide is a open world role playing game with fantasy and kids themes.

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

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 ILA: A Frosty Glide for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

ILA: A Frosty Glide is a single player game.

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