Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Atmospheric 2D Metroidvania focused on fluid platforming and exploration
Moon Studios GmbH · Published by Xbox Game Studios · Released Apr 27, 2016
- Reviews
- Overwhelmingly Positive
- 95% of 72K
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 92% of 180 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 158
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- Unknown
- no patch notes found
Metacritic: 88/100 (critic reviews)
What is Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition?
A 2D action-platformer set in the dying forest of Nibel, where Ori explores connected areas, avoids hazards, fights enemies, and unlocks movement abilities that open new paths and secrets. After a destructive storm, Ori sets out to save the forest.
For you if...
- +you enjoy demanding, movement-focused 2D platforming
- +you like ability-based exploration and backtracking for secrets
- +you want an atmospheric fantasy story with orchestral music
Not for you if...
- −you dislike trial-and-error escape sequences and frequent deaths
- −you expect deep, varied combat from a Metroidvania
What players say
95% of 71,548 reviews are positive · 92% of 180 in the last 30 days
Players most often praise the art, soundtrack, fluid movement, and ability-based exploration. Common complaints describe combat as repetitive and escape sequences as trial-and-error, with some players also finding movement floaty and busy visuals hard to read.
Screenshots and trailer
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 GHz
- Graphics
- GeForce 240 GT or Radeon HD 6570 – 1024 MB (1 gig)
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 11 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 2300 or AMD FX6120
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 550 Ti or Radeon HD 6770
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 11 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 57
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Verified
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese - Brazil.
Tags
- Atmospheric
- Metroidvania
- Great Soundtrack
- Platformer
- Adventure
- Story Rich
- Singleplayer
- Cute
- Difficult
- Action
- Fantasy
- 2D
- Indie
- Puzzle
- Side Scroller
- Controller
2 DLC available.
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