Underplayed Gems

OWLMAN (2023)

OWLMAN cover
Developer
MV JPL
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.2 of 5, 66 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 26 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a tense, low-fi horror walk through a retro-styled forest where you flee a pursuing threat.

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What players say

Players are split on Owlman. Some appreciate the Owlman folklore and find it a decent short horror, while others criticize it as unoriginal with bad car controls, clipping bugs, and jump scares that are easy to miss. The November 2024 overhaul improved the game for some, but others still find it lacking.

Screenshots

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