Underplayed Gems

Owlboy (2016)

Owlboy cover
Developer
D-Pad Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 6,099 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A heartfelt pixel-art adventure of flight and friendship, balancing lighthearted exploration with emotional weight.

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What players say

Players praise the gorgeous pixel art and soundtrack, but opinions split on the gameplay: some find it charming and heartfelt, others call it middling and too easy. The lack of a map makes backtracking a common frustration, and most finish it in 8 to 12 hours.

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