Games like Ori and the Blind Forest
If Ori and the Blind Forest is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Raji: Prologue — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its backtracking rewards exploration, atmospheric and emotional. 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.
Get personalized picks →Ori and the Blind Forest is a 2015 action-platformer developed by Moon Studios GmbH and published by Xbox Game Studios. Players navigate an atmospheric fantasy world through ability-unlock progression and backtracking-with-new-abilities mechanics, with a skill-tree-upgrade system that rewards exploration. The movement system is built around combo-based-movement and a checkpoint-based-save-system. Reviewers highlight the game as atmospheric, emotional, and immersive, with players describing the backtracking as rewarding exploration and noting that movement feels fluid and satisfying. Reviewers also point to the music enhancing emotional impact. The game achieved a 95% positive rating from 13458 Steam reviews and is verified on Steam Deck.
About Ori and the Blind Forest: “Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.
Players who liked Ori and the Blind Forest also play
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Top pick for Ori and the Blind Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Second-strongest match for Ori and the Blind Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Raji: Prologue
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Ori and the Blind Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion. She must use the powers granted to her by the gods to rescue her brother as she battles to face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
La-Mulana
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Ori and the Blind Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Alwa's Legacy
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Ori and the Blind Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Ranked #6 for Ori and the Blind Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Horace
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Ranked #7 for Ori and the Blind Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
"The best platformer of 2019."Horace is a huge platforming adventure which pushes the boundaries of the genre with a profound story of a small robot learning of life, the universe and Douglas Adams. Made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!
Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Ranked #8 for Ori and the Blind Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Ori and the Blind Forest
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Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Reviewers of Ori and the Blind Forest cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Reviewers of Ori and the Blind Forest cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Silk
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Ori and the Blind Forest cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Enter the biggest handcrafted open world of all time, fifty times larger than Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall! Explore three million square miles of uncharted terrain from Roman Damascus to Three Kingdoms China in an exploration RPG that transports you onto the Ancient Silk Road of 200AD.
GRIS
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Ori and the Blind Forest cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Ori and the Blind Forest cross-mention this title as a similar play.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Metroidvania Maker
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Ori and the Blind Forest cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Create, play, and share custom Metroidvania worlds with a built-in world editor, co-op play, and player-made adventures.
Child of Light
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Reviewers of Ori and the Blind Forest cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Ori and the Blind Forest cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
The beloved block-building RPG, DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS, is bringing its handy crafting features to Steam! Weave your own tale as you build your own unique buildings and towns to restore Alefgard to it's former glory!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
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More from Moon Studios GmbH
Other recommendable Steam games by Moon Studios GmbH, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Another title from Moon Studios GmbH, the studio behind Ori and the Blind Forest. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Another title from Moon Studios GmbH, the studio behind Ori and the Blind Forest. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
No Rest for the Wicked
WHY THIS
Another title from Moon Studios GmbH, the studio behind Ori and the Blind Forest. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Raji: Prologue
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion. She must use the powers granted to her by the gods to rescue her brother as she battles to face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
La-Mulana
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Alwa's Legacy
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Horace
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
"The best platformer of 2019."Horace is a huge platforming adventure which pushes the boundaries of the genre with a profound story of a small robot learning of life, the universe and Douglas Adams. Made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!
Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Ori and the Blind Forest.
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
Frequently asked about Ori and the Blind Forest
- Is Ori and the Blind Forest verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ori and the Blind Forest is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- What games are most similar to Ori and the Blind Forest?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ori and the Blind Forest are Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Raji: Prologue.
- Who developed Ori and the Blind Forest?
- Ori and the Blind Forest was developed by Moon Studios GmbH and published by Xbox Game Studios.
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