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Shipwrecked in Terraphage, Faraday uses a legendary harpoon to fight, traverse strange islands, and lead castaways home.
Released 28 Jan 2021
Teleport With Harpoons
Rescue Castaways
Craft Magic Hats
Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.
Developed by Skeleton Crew Studio, Thomas Olsson · Published by Devolver Digital









After a shipwreck leaves Faraday trapped in the mysterious land of Terraphage, he searches for a way home with other stranded sailors. Along the journey, he encounters its strange inhabitants and the enigmatic Olija.
Explore side-scrolling areas, fight creatures, overcome platforming challenges, and solve puzzles. Faraday's legendary harpoon is both a weapon and a traversal tool: he can throw it and move to where it lands.
Rescue fellow castaways, find secrets and collectibles, and gather materials to craft magic hats with different abilities. Secondary weapons add more combat options as Faraday travels through Terraphage.
Players who enjoy Olija often point to the harpoon's satisfying mix of combat and movement, along with the moody presentation, music, and story. Some appreciate its compact, approachable adventure, while others find the combat repetitive, the story unclear, or the experience too short.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 10 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 77/100 View on Metacritic |