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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

Action

Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 67K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
92% of 628 in 30 days
Players
325
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
Apr 26, 2016
Minimum PC
HD 6570
4 GB RAM · 11 GB disk
Full requirements

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

94% of 67,291 reviews are positive · 92% of 628 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.

Players over time

▼ -73% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 1,162 players on Oct 5, 2026.

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How many players finish Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition?

34% of Steam players have unlocked «The Journey Ends», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition screenshot 1

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition system requirements

Minimum: HD 6570, 4 GB RAM, 11 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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

Does Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
57
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Tags

2 DLC available.

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