The Mushroom Boy

At a glance

The Mushroom Boy is a free horror and survival game that plays in your browser on 1ncors.itch.io, best on a computer with a keyboard. On Foundplay since October 19, 2026.

Questions

Is The Mushroom Boy free to play?

Yes. The Mushroom Boy is free and plays in your browser on 1ncors.itch.io. Foundplay links to it but doesn't host it.

Do I need to download The Mushroom Boy?

No. It runs in a browser tab, with nothing to install.

Is The Mushroom Boy safe?

Foundplay checks its link every few hours and gives it a daily safety check (malware blocklists, downloads, crypto miners, parked domains and fake virus warnings), and hides the game at once if that check fails. No check can promise a site is safe: if a game asks you to download something or for a password, leave it.

Can I play The Mushroom Boy on my phone?

It needs a keyboard, so it's best on a computer.

What games are like The Mushroom Boy?

Survive The Night, Unburied and Backrooms 100M: The Escape, from More like this below. They're free in your browser too.

Who made The Mushroom Boy?

It was made by @1ncors on X.