# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Iconoclasts](https://imho.run/games/393520/iconoclasts) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Owlboy. 2,070 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/393520/)
2. [MIO: Memories in Orbit](https://imho.run/games/1672810/mio-memories-in-orbit) — Shares platforming and combat with Owlboy. 1,328 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/)
3. [Cave Story+](https://imho.run/games/200900/cave-story) — Also Metroidvania, like Owlboy. 3,688 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200900/)
4. [Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/387290/ori-and-the-blind-forest-definitive-edition) — A frequent pick in Owlboy players' libraries, and another Action. 30,254 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/387290/)
5. [Axiom Verge](https://imho.run/games/332200/axiom-verge) — Shares exploration with Owlboy. 4,057 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/332200/)
6. [ANIMAL WELL](https://imho.run/games/813230/animal-well) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Owlboy. 12,616 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813230/)
7. [Alwa's Legacy](https://imho.run/games/1205900/alwa-s-legacy) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Owlboy. 279 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205900/)
8. [Hob](https://imho.run/games/404680/hob) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Owlboy. 1,912 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404680/)
9. [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo](https://imho.run/games/2870350/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo) — Also Metroidvania, like Owlboy. 881 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/)
10. [Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom](https://imho.run/games/449610/monster-boy-and-the-cursed-kingdom) — Shares exploration with Owlboy. 867 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/449610/)
11. [Primal Planet](https://imho.run/games/2350270/primal-planet) — Shares combat and exploration with Owlboy. 299 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350270/)
12. [FEZ](https://imho.run/games/224760/fez) — Shares platforming with Owlboy. 6,224 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/224760/)
13. [Horace](https://imho.run/games/629090/horace) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Owlboy. 276 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/629090/)
14. [The Messenger](https://imho.run/games/764790/the-messenger) — Also Metroidvania, like Owlboy. 4,662 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/764790/)
15. [Hollow Knight](https://imho.run/games/367520/hollow-knight) — Shares exploration with Owlboy. 176,306 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367520/)
16. [F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch](https://imho.run/games/1330470/f-i-s-t-forged-in-shadow-torch) — Shares exploration with Owlboy. 721 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330470/)
17. [Teslagrad](https://imho.run/games/249590/teslagrad) — A frequent pick in Owlboy players' libraries, and another Indie. 780 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/249590/)
18. [Pinball Spire](https://imho.run/games/2601940/pinball-spire) — Shares platforming and exploration with Owlboy. 294 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2601940/)
19. [SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/2361770/shinobi-art-of-vengeance) — Shares platforming with Owlboy. 1,343 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/)
20. [Chasm](https://imho.run/games/312200/chasm) — A frequent pick in Owlboy players' libraries, and another RPG. 804 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312200/)
21. [Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap](https://imho.run/games/543260/wonder-boy-the-dragon-s-trap) — Shares platforming with Owlboy. 826 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/543260/)
22. [Narita Boy](https://imho.run/games/1069530/narita-boy) — Same atmospheric mood as Owlboy. 605 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1069530/)
23. [Crypt Custodian](https://imho.run/games/2394650/crypt-custodian) — A frequent pick in Owlboy players' libraries, and another Adventure. 1,495 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2394650/)
24. [OUTBUDDIES DX](https://imho.run/games/1083310/outbuddies-dx) — Also Metroidvania, like Owlboy. 112 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1083310/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=115800&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=115800&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=115800&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=115800
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/115800
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Owlboy

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 115800
- **Developer:** D-Pad Studio
- **Publisher:** D-Pad Studio
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Nov 1, 2016
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 88
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/115800/owlboy)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=115800&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/115800/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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