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About Owlboy
Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounters, and burdens no one should have to bear.
Release Date
Nov 1, 2016
Developer
D-Pad Studio
Publishers
SOEDESCO Publishing
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Owlboy FAQ & buying guide

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Is Owlboy worth buying?

Steam
83.57% positive
'Very Positive', 6,082 reviews
Metacritic
88
Critics (IGDB)
89/100
13 critics

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What is Owlboy about?

From Wikipedia: "Owlboy is set in the land of the sky; the islands of the world below have been separated by a catastrophic event. The player controls a boy named Odus, who is a member of an owl–human hybrid race called the Owls. When Otus' village is attacked by a band of pirates, he sets out on a journey to save it from them."

Pixel GraphicsAdventureIndiePlatformerMetroidvania2DStory RichAtmospheric

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Owlboy?

Right now the lowest price for Owlboy we're tracking is $4.10 at Gamivo — 79% below Steam's $19.99. We compare 4 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Owlboy has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Owlboy is $3.90 at Gamivo on May 23, 2026. The current best price is about 5% above that low.

Is Owlboy worth buying?

84% of 6,082 Steam user reviews for Owlboy are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 88.

When was Owlboy released?

Owlboy released on November 1, 2016, developed by D-Pad Studio and published by SOEDESCO Publishing, D-Pad Studio.

What platforms is Owlboy available on?

Owlboy is available on PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do Owlboy prices drop?

Owlboy last hit a new low of $3.90 on May 23, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $4.10. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Owlboy?

The cheapest Owlboy price right now is $4.10 at Gamivo, 79% below the Steam price.

Owlboy price comparison across stores
StoreDiscountPriceBuy link
GamivoBest price—$4.10Buy Owlboy at Gamivo
Kinguin—$4.26Buy Owlboy at Kinguin
Steam—$19.99Buy Owlboy at Steam
Green Man Gaming—$19.99Buy Owlboy at Green Man Gaming

All-time low: $3.90 at Gamivo on May 23, 2026 — the current best price is 5% above it.

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