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Ori and the Blind Forest

A 2D platformer in the metroidvania tradition, following a small forest spirit through a dying woodland. You run, wall jump and unlock new abilities while solving light puzzles and escaping dangers. The hand-painted art and orchestral music carry an emotional story. Is it your kind of game?

MetroidvaniaAtmospheric2D platformerPCXboxSwitch

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IGDB

87%

1,544 ratings

Steam:

93%

51,070 reviews

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you want atmospheric, precise platforming with a touching story.

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you dislike retrying tricky escape sequences or want a lot of open-ended exploration.

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Platforms
PC · Xbox · Switch
Release date
March 11, 2015
Length
About 9 hours
Difficulty
3/5 (estimated)
Genres
Platform · Puzzle · Adventure
Themes
Action · Fantasy · Thriller
Perspective
Side view
Modes
Solo only
Languages
3 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Verified
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Ori and the Blind Forest?
About 9 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Ori and the Blind Forest on?
Ori and the Blind Forest is available on PC · Xbox · Switch.
Does Ori and the Blind Forest have co-op?
No, Ori and the Blind Forest is single-player only.
Does Ori and the Blind Forest run on Steam Deck?
Verified

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