Owlboy is a Action, Adventure game from D-Pad Studio with a 83% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- D-Pad Studio
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.99
- Review signal
- 83% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10/Vista Processor: Dual Core Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Pixelshader 3.0 enabled graphics card(DirectX 10 capable graphics card) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 600 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Lion 10.7.5, latest macOS release strongly recommended Processor: Dual Core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) Storage: 600 MB available space Additional Notes: SDL_GameController devices fully supported
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: glibc 2.15+, 32/64-bit Processor: Dual Core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) Storage: 600 MB available space Additional Notes: SDL_GameController devices fully supported
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Owlboy is worth a closer look if you want pixel art, boss rush, emotional story, and strong atmosphere.
Best for players who want pixel art, emotional story, strong atmosphere, and boss rush.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
stealth
Play styleAvoiding detection is part of the intended rhythm.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
The pixel art is so beautiful and both story and characters felt so well written to me and I personally enjoyed every…Its music, its characters, its story is so grand and moving that it brings you to tears.It has an interesting story and world-building; the gameplay is fun, relaxing, and challenging at times, especially with the bosses.Using up to fly as well as A on controller had me flying when I didn't want to more times than not.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.