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2016 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 19.50 € 👍 84 % Very positive, 5,874 reviews on Steam

As the mute owl boy Otus you soar through lushly drawn pixel worlds, carrying companions whose abilities double as weapons. A heartfelt, emotional story is paired with varied puzzle and combat sections.

What defines Owlboy:

  • Lavish presentation
  • Fantasy setting
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

The closest matches for Owlboy are The Last Guardian, Neva and Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Owlboy special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Last Guardian

91 %

2016 PlayStation

  • Lavish presentation
  • Fantasy setting
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

A boy and the giant creature Trico traverse crumbling ruins together, solving environmental puzzles and climbing challenges that hinge on trust and cooperation. Trico's willful, lifelike behavior makes their bond one of Team Ico's most moving experiences.

Neva

Lavish presentation

Neva is a gorgeously painted, almost wordless platforming adventure about a woman, her wolf cub and a world in decay. Light combat and environmental puzzles accompany a moving tale of bonding and loss.

Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom

Fantasy setting

A young thief and the powerful creature Majin explore a ruined kingdom. Play blends stealth, combat and cooperative puzzles by commanding your monstrous companion.

Ico

Lavish presentation

A quiet, melancholic adventure where a horned boy leads a mysterious girl by the hand through a vast, sunlit castle. Environmental puzzles, wordless storytelling and the bond that grows between the two make it an influential classic.

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon

Lavish presentation

A fairy-tale action adventure where you control Cereza and her demon Cheshire at the same time, solving puzzles and fighting through the enchanted Avalon Forest. Its storybook look and the origin tale of the future Bayonetta set it apart.

Eastward

Strong, story-driven narrative

A lovingly crafted pixel-art adventure in the spirit of classic Zelda games and 90s Japanese animation: an unlikely duo travels by rail through quirky settlements in a decaying world. Charming characters, puzzles and simple real-time combat carry a warm-hearted story.

Prince of Persia

Lavish presentation

A cel-shaded fairy-tale adventure where the Prince and the magical Elika acrobatically traverse a corrupted desert land, healing regions in a non-linear order. Elika saves you from every fall, making it a flowing, forgiving platformer carried by charming banter between the two.

Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil

Strong, story-driven narrative

A charming 2.5D platformer where Klonoa grabs enemies with his wind ring and uses them as projectiles or extra jumps. Whimsical levels, inventive boss fights and a touching story make this a standout PlayStation adventure.

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