An Octonaut Odyssey (2017)

Developer: Octo Studio
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A whimsical, laid-back journey through a weird retro-futuristic universe, mixing gentle platforming, puzzle-solving, and quirky character interactions.

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What players say

Players praise the trippy, colorful visuals and memorable soundtrack, calling the game a surreal platformer that delivers a shifting moveset. Many note it is fairly short, around four hours, and mention a difficulty spike in the final level. Some find the controls sluggish and complain about visibility issues, while others enjoy the replayability for secrets and speedruns.

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