Rank 01Why this
Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Owlboy.
- $3.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Games like Owlboy
- 22 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Owlboy also play
The closest matches to Owlboy: Iconoclasts, MIO: Memories in Orbit, Cave Story+, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, and Axiom Verge. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares platforming and combat with Owlboy.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
Rank 03Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Owlboy.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2011
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Axiom Verge
Why this: Shares exploration with Owlboy.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: D-Pad Studio
- Price: $1.99−90%checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 86% of 2,379 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 88
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Charming pixel art
- Compelling story
- Nostalgic gameplay
- Atmospheric
- Nostalgic
- Whimsical
More games like Owlboy, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Owlboy
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Titan Souls
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Owlboy.
Hollow Knight
Why this: Shares exploration with Owlboy.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Iconoclasts
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Owlboy.
MIO: Memories in Orbit
Why this: Shares platforming and combat with Owlboy.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Owlboy.
Axiom Verge
Why this: Shares exploration with Owlboy.
About Owlboy
The closest matches to Owlboy: Iconoclasts, MIO: Memories in Orbit, Cave Story+, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, and Axiom Verge. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Owlboy is your kind of game, the closest matches are Iconoclasts, MIO: Memories in Orbit and Cave Story+ — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, nostalgic and whimsical, and single out its combat and exploration. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Owlboy is a 2016 action-adventure game developed by D-Pad Studio. Players control a winged protagonist navigating an atmospheric open world, engaging in combat, exploration, and platforming across cloud-bound environments. Reviewers and players describe the experience as atmospheric, nostalgic, and whimsical, with the charming pixel art and compelling story frequently highlighted as standout features. The game offers a medium-length solo experience with challenging gameplay suited to players who enjoy sit-down sessions. Priced at $19.99, it runs verified on Steam Deck and holds an 86% positive rating from 2,379 Steam reviews.
About Owlboy: Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Is Owlboy worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 86% of 2,379 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 90% off, now $1.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 10 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 10 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Charming pixel art
- Compelling story
- Nostalgic gameplay
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Owlboy started off as a light, relaxing platformer — something in the spirit of those old SNES-era Disney games that were designed to be finished without emotional damage. The pixel art is stunning, the tone is warm and friendly, and the…”
“looks nice and plays fine, the biggest issue is that there are enemies right on the border of screens. There are dumb mechanics in the game that make it hard. And it is not fun enough or engaging enough to power trough it so I just stopped…”
People who play it also play: Iconoclasts, MIO: Memories in Orbit, Cave Story+
Frequently asked about Owlboy
Can I run it?
Is Owlboy verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Owlboy is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Owlboy cost?
Owlboy is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Owlboy?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Owlboy are Iconoclasts, MIO: Memories in Orbit, Cave Story+.
Who developed Owlboy?
Owlboy was developed by D-Pad Studio.