Owlboy

Owlboy follows Otus, a young, mute owl who struggles to meet the expectations of owl-hood. When sky pirates threaten his home among the floating islands, he sets out with new companions on a journey through the skies.

Fly between locations, move through platforming areas, explore ruins, and solve puzzles. Otus can carry objects and friends while flying, combining flight with ground movement and aerial navigation.

Otus’s companions provide the main ways to attack and each brings different abilities for combat and puzzles. The story progresses through dungeons, encounters, secrets, and boss battles.

Players who enjoy Owlboy often praise its detailed pixel art, soundtrack, and atmospheric world, along with its characters and story. Some also like the distinctive mix of flying and carrying companions to fight or solve puzzles. Opinions on the gameplay are mixed: reviews variously find it engaging and approachable or criticize its controls, combat, and navigation, particularly the lack of an in-game map.