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Boys in the dark

A gay survival horror game of lust and terror. · By Unikorn10128168

[Official] Feature Requests & Gameplay Suggestions Sticky

A topic by Unikorn10128168 created May 01, 2026 Views: 1,268 Replies: 22
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Developer(+1)

Hello survivors,

Now that the Early Access build is in your hands, we want to hear your thoughts! While the story and core content are mostly finished (90%), we are still fine-tuning the gameplay, NSFW scenes, and horror mechanics.

What do you want to see improved?

  • Are the survival mechanics too hard or too easy?
  • Is there a specific interaction or NSFW content you’d like to see expanded?
  • Any "Quality of Life" features that would make the game better?

Please share your ideas below! We can’t promise to implement every single suggestion, but we will prioritize the ones that align with our vision and are most requested by the community.

Let’s make this the best gay horror experience together! xD

(+2)

Where can I download the early access build? I already purchased the game a long time ago 

(+1)

Same here. Checked my emails and the store page in every spot I thought to look.

Developer (1 edit)

Sorry Gayman and Ababba, I posted this topic before the build is up, so it makes you guys confused. The EA build is up. You can download it on the game page and get the key on the download page. More info can be found in our latest devlog
https://goldenunicorn.itch.io/boys-in-the-dark/devlog/1507296/early-access-is-li...

(+1)

Hello, I wrote an email to your service requesting a new key for the game Boys in the Dark because the game says my key is already in use, but I still haven't received the new key. Thank you for your help, my email: palacelaurent@gmail.com

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There was no proper guidance, and due to the previous beta tester key error, I received the wrong key and couldn't even play the game. It is a repetition of the exact same situation. If this is how it was going to be, what exactly did you say you would reveal by the 30th? I am furious at how you handled this.

Developer

Apologies, Mars, I jumped the gun and posted this before the upload was complete! It's all set now. You can download the game and claim your key on the download page. Check out the latest devlog for full instructions:
https://goldenunicorn.itch.io/boys-in-the-dark/devlog/1507296/early-access-is-li... 

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The game looks amazing and is a blast to play—the statue scene was especially well-done! However, I’ve hit a progress-blocking bug: the game freezes on the loading screen right after passing the church gate.

Beyond that, a few areas need tuning. The enemy AI routing is a bit weak; they often can't find their way to the player, which makes them feel harmless given their slow speed. I also noticed some physics jank where enemies occasionally fly into the air when shot.

There are some smaller glitches too: my character’s mouth is permanently wide open, the indoor camera often clips to the ground, and there's an invisible wall at the top of the church stairs. Lastly, doors are a bit buggy—dead enemies can block them entirely, and living ones clip through them. It’s a great start, though, and I’m looking forward to seeing it improved!

Developer(+2)

Grologob I thought I couldnt love you more xD! Omg, thank you so so much for playing and for such detailed feedback! I'm so glad you loved the statue scene! ❤️

About the freeze right after the church gate: Since our game is new and we're a relatively unknown indie publisher, some antivirus programs are being way too overprotective right now. When you move to that new level, the game tries to write your character's data into the system registry to load the new scene, and the antivirus panics and blocks it, causing the freeze. 😭

We are looking into this and will push a fix ASAP! I've also taken notes on all the other bugs you mentioned (the AI, camera, doors, and that funny mouth glitch, haha). We'll polish everything up. Thank you again for being so supportive, love you man! <3

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I just cant forget about the game since I played it. You made soemthing amazing. When you close the game and keep thinking about it, you know the game has made an impact. Can wait to play all of it

The game currently feels quite rough. 

Enemies can pass through walls and grab players. 

Players can also pass through walls to other areas. 

Sexual content isn't integrated into the game. I don't understand why zombies in a pornographic game would bite.

If we needed zombies that could bite, other games would have done a better job.

Hopefully, the developers can figure out the game's direction.

Later, I accidentally opened the background command interface and couldn't close it. After closing the game, the game key became invalid again. 

The game experience wasn't very good.

Developer

Thank you for your honest feedback, Revzeo! Yes, We're working on the pass through problem. Regarding the zombies, we are actually working on making them 'interactable' (NSFW) much earlier in the Church level in the upcoming updates.

In the meantime, please note that you can already have sex with the Satan statue, the Wallers, and other human characters in the game etc.. We are constantly refining the balance between the horror elements and the social/NSFW content. Please check out our latest devlog for more technical updates and the fix for the key issue. We appreciate your patience as we improve the experience!

I haven't been able to play any of the games I downloaded since I got them. I'm really frustrated. I really like the games you made because I'm in Asia and there's a time difference between us. I can't give you feedback immediately. I'll try playing the game after work, but it still doesn't work today.

Developer

Have you read my email xxj :D I've sent you a new key, also please make sure the Chinese Great Firewall didnt blocked the key verifier from checking :O

Unable to download game

Developer

Yeah, it can be slow with so many people downloading at once. Try this alternative link, MagicPower :D
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P28N3mKhYy5yiPPjZH0Isqt3PAKyOb5h/view?usp=shari...

First of all, I really love this game, and to make it even better, I suggest:

1. Simplify the action system to make it a purer shooting game. The magic system not only doesn't significantly improve the game but also wastes effort and resources.

2. Add sexual interaction! It's essentially an adult game.

3. Add a story skipping function and fix the bug where the story plays after reloading the game.

4. Frankly, the game doesn't yet have high replayability, but the creativity and models are really appealing! I hope the team can focus their energy, resources, and technology to overcome the key challenges. I think it should be a simple but exquisite little game, rather than a large game that tries to be comprehensive but lacks mastery. But it really makes me look forward to it, doesn't it?

I hope this mechanical translation clearly expresses my points…

Developer

Hi wvw136, thank u so much for playing and for taking the time to write such detailed feedback! <3 <3 <3 Your translation is perfectly clear, no worry.

  1. Yes, we're trying stuff to see what is fun or not. The magic will be removed :p
  2. Don't worry, there will definitely be more NSFW interactions as the game progresses!
  3. A story skip button is a great suggestion, and we have noted the reload bug to get it fixed.
  4. We really appreciate your kind words about our models and creativity! xD Honestly, we originally planned for this to be a small game too. But the more we worked on it, the more passionate we became, and it has naturally evolved into a much larger project. We're working hard to ensure that even as it grows, we maintain the quality and polish. :D

Thanks again for your support and for looking forward to our updates! <3 <3 <3

Without guidance, the character, upon exiting the house in their birthplace, would be at a loss as to where to go

Developer

First, have some fun with the large Satan statue by dropping blood onto the small Satan statue on the table. After that, pull the lever in the room with the two zombies. This will open the trapdoor leading to the bell tower, where you can find the key to exit the church. Be sure to loot the ammo and health items around the church, grab a key in the corner of the yard, and then open the back gate to leave the church area. :D

Without guidance, the character, upon exiting the house in their birthplace, would be at a loss as to where to go

Developer

First, have some fun with the large Satan statue by dropping blood onto the small Satan statue on the table. After that, pull the lever in the room with the two zombies. This will open the trapdoor leading to the bell tower, where you can find the key to exit the church. Be sure to loot the ammo and health items around the church, grab a key in the corner of the yard, and then open the back gate to leave the church area.

Hi


I love this game and your work in general. However, may I suggest an Autosave system? 

when you die, you an can only launch a new game
Maybe on at each entering a map and/or whith a timer?


Thanks