Games like Owlboy
Looking for games like Owlboy? Here are top platformer recommendations with a fantasy and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Iconoclasts, Eastward or RiME.
1 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, optimization83% User Score 2,478 reviewsCritic Score 84%26 reviews"Iconoclasts" is a single-player Science Fiction Platformer game with a delightful story, exceptional game mechanics, masterful visuals, and outstanding music. Play as Robin, a mechanic who just wants to help people, as you navigate through numerous densely detailed locations filled with action and puzzles. Experience a heart-wrenching epic with over 20 gear-grinding boss battles and a unique difficulty tweak system, all in a sensational atmosphere.
View Game2 View Game83%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability86% User Score 6,554 reviewsCritic Score 80%36 reviews"Eastward" is a single-player Science Fiction Role Playing game with an interesting plot, stunning gameplay, excellent graphics, and a hilarious, atmospheric story. The game's standout features include its stunning soundtrack, composed by Joel Corelitz, which was heavily influenced by the rhythm of locomotives, fitting for the train trip-based game. The medley of the game's original tracks provides a glimpse into the fun and exciting experience that "Eastward" offers.
View Game3 View Game78%Game Brain Scorestory, musicoptimization, replayability88% User Score 2,285 reviewsCritic Score 70%22 reviewsRiME is a single-player, open-world puzzle adventure game with a wholesome story and dense atmosphere. As a young boy stranded on a mysterious island, you'll explore enchanting landscapes, solve ingenious puzzles using sound, light, and time manipulation, and uncover secrets that reveal the island's forgotten past. With its outstanding gameplay, graphics, and soundtrack, RiME offers a captivating experience, despite minor optimization issues and some grinding.
View Game4 View Game90%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability96% User Score 26,368 reviewsCritic Score 84%31 reviewsIn Ori and the Blind Forest, players control Ori, a white spirit, as they navigate through a metroidvania-style world to save the forest of Nibel from a dark energy known as the Blind Forest's decay. Using platforming and puzzle-solving mechanics, Ori gains new abilities and upgrades to explore the open environment and restore light to the forest. The game features a touching narrative and beautiful hand-painted visuals, accompanied by a sweeping orchestral score.
View Game5 View Game86%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, replayability91% User Score 2,254 reviewsCritic Score 79%6 reviews"MO: Astray" is a pixel art action-puzzler where you play as a mysterious lifeform named MO. Explore a space station, solve puzzles, and battle enemies using your unique abilities to uncover the truth about MO's origins. With challenging gameplay and a compelling story, MO: Astray offers a satisfying experience for fans of the action-puzzler genre.
View Game6 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, optimization94% User Score 17,744 reviewsCritic Score 74%36 reviewsCrossCode is a retro-inspired 2D Action RPG featuring SNES-style graphics, fast-paced combat, and Zelda-like puzzle mechanics. Players explore a vast sci-fi world with seven unique areas, solve engaging puzzles, and fight over 120 enemies using a variety of equipment and skills. It offers a deep, rewarding adventure blending action and RPG elements.
View Game7 View Game89%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability93% User Score 9,723 reviewsCritic Score 84%26 reviewsHyper Light Drifter is a challenging 2D action-RPG drawing inspiration from 16-bit classics, with a dark, dangerous world to explore. As a Drifter, you'll uncover lost technologies, battle vicious enemies, and search for a cure to your insatiable illness. Every element in this game is hand-animated, and success will require mastery of its tough mechanics and varied skills.
View Game8 View Game90%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability95% User Score 12,363 reviewsCritic Score 84%5 reviewsIn "Dust: An Elysian Tail," play as Dust, a mysterious warrior armed with a sentient blade, as you explore a richly detailed world full of mythical creatures and powerful enemies. Uncover the truth behind Dust's past and battle against the tyrannical General Gaius and his army. With fast-paced combat, beautiful animation, and an engaging story, this action RPG is a captivating experience.
View Game9 View Game75%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability73% User Score 2,280 reviewsCritic Score 77%42 reviews"Indivisible is a fantasy action RPG platformer with stunning visuals, an outstanding soundtrack, and unique real-time combat. Play as Ajna, a rebellious girl who absorbs characters to fight alongside her in a diverse world inspired by various cultures and mythologies. With plenty of humor, a deep story, and some grinding, Indivisible offers a memorable single-player experience, but note that it can be buggy at times."
View Game10 View Game80%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, optimization89% User Score 3,530 reviewsCritic Score 68%34 reviews# WORDLESS NARRATIVE Presented without text or dialogue, Hob’s story is revealed as you explore the planet and interact with the strange lifeforms that inhabit it. # TRANSFORM THE WORLD Solve puzzles and repair the planet. The landscape will change before your eyes, opening new areas to uncover and explore. # GRAPPLE, PUNCH, and WARP Use your mechanical glove-arm abilities for traversal as we…
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