Rank 01Why this
Also Cinematic and Hack and Slash, like Olija.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
Games like Olija
- 29 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Olija also play
The closest matches to Olija: Trek to Yomi, Deer & Boy, The Darkest Tales, Ghost Song, and Blasphemous 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares environmental interaction and exploration with Olija.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
Rank 03Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Olija.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
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Blasphemous 2
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Side Scroller, like Olija.
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Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and Side Scroller, like Olija.
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BLADECHIMERA
Why this: Shares exploration with Olija.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Olija
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- 85% of 2,779 reviews
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Skeleton Crew Studio, Thomas Olsson
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 89% of 387 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 77
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Animations have deliberate character
- Combat feels impactful despite simplicity
- Music blends eastern and western instruments
- Atmospheric
- Eerie
- Immersive
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Prince of Persia®
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Olija.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Olija at current Steam store prices.
PixelBoss: Shattered Depths
Why this: Shares exploration with Olija.
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Olija.
Genopanic
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and Side Scroller, like Olija.
ICEY
Why this: Also Character Action Game and Hack and Slash, like Olija.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Deer & Boy
Why this: Shares environmental interaction and exploration with Olija.
The Darkest Tales
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Olija.
Blasphemous 2
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Side Scroller, like Olija.
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and Side Scroller, like Olija.
BLADECHIMERA
Why this: Shares exploration with Olija.
More from Skeleton Crew Studio
Other recommendable Steam games by Skeleton Crew Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Forestrike
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Olija.
About Olija
The closest matches to Olija: Trek to Yomi, Deer & Boy, The Darkest Tales, Ghost Song, and Blasphemous 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Olija is your kind of game, the closest matches are Trek to Yomi, Deer & Boy and The Darkest Tales — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, eerie and immersive, and single out its environmental interaction 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.
About Olija: Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.
Is Olija worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 387 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Animations have deliberate character
- Combat feels impactful despite simplicity
- Music blends eastern and western instruments
- Storytelling is restrained but evocative
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I'm not a fan of this game...I wanted to refund it within the first 30 minutes, but couldn't as I had bought it in a bundle. I decided to beat it only because I had it, but it didn't really get better, playing it was kinda like a…”
People who play it also play: Trek to Yomi, Deer & Boy, The Darkest Tales
Frequently asked about Olija
Can I run it?
Is Olija verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Olija 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 Olija cost?
Olija is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Olija?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Olija are Trek to Yomi, Deer & Boy, The Darkest Tales.
Who developed Olija?
Olija was developed by Skeleton Crew Studio, Thomas Olsson and published by Devolver Digital.