OWLMAN

Retro first-person horror with forest exploration and a pursuing creature

MV JPL · Released Feb 23, 2023

Reviews: Mixed; 68% of 71
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Nov 3, 2024
Minimum PC: 1000 series; 8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is OWLMAN?

This first-person horror game follows a motorist filming a mountain getaway near Overlook National Park, where four people are missing. You explore an open forest and evade the Owlman and other threats, following a linear story presented as recovered tapes.

For you if...

+you like retro visuals modeled after VHS recordings
+you want a chase mode without a scripted story

Not for you if...

−you expect every character death to mean failure

What players say

68% of 71 reviews are positive

Players point to the jump scares as a highlight, but some say it is unclear what to do next.

Screenshots and trailer

OWLMAN system requirements

Minimum: 1000 series, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run OWLMAN?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent
Graphics: Nvidia 1000 series or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does OWLMAN have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does OWLMAN run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does OWLMAN use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam