Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty similar games & best alternatives

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

PlayStation 3, Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Xbox One, Android, PlayStation Vita, iOS • 2015

Should you play it?

Built from scratch, enjoy breathtaking visuals, enhanced audio and improved, deeper gameplay as New 'n' Tasty reignites the original Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee using the latest next-generation technology.

What works
  • Faithful and high-quality remake
  • Challenging and engaging puzzles
  • Strong narrative and atmosphere
  • Improved controls and quicksave feature
  • Rich exploration and secrets
Things to keep in mind
  • Some control awkwardness reported
  • Graphics brighter than original's dark tone
  • Minor bugs and occasional crashes
  • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Some players find difficulty uneven

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Gods Will Be Watching

  • Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit

  • Tribal Pass

  • La-Mulana 2

  • La-Mulana

  • Valdis Story: Abyssal City

  • Ash of Gods: Redemption

  • Labyronia RPG 2

  • Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Tribal Pass

  • Zexion

  • Cathedral
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Fantasy

    Planet of Lana
  • Autonomy

    Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®
  • Competence

    Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

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Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players have extensive control over Abe's actions, including movement, possession of various creatures, and complex GameSpeak commands, allowing freedom in problem solving and decision making."

    Capsule for Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus® Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

    "Players have control over Abe's actions, including possession of enemies and directing multiple Mudokons, with options for control schemes and difficulty levels."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "The game presents challenging platforming and puzzles requiring skill, timing, and strategy, with quicksave reducing frustration but maintaining difficulty."

    Capsule for Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus® Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

    "The game offers challenging puzzles and platforming that require skill and timing, with a learning curve and quicksave to mitigate frustration."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    1

    "Some online multiplayer and leaderboards exist but most play focuses on single-player progression and personal improvement."

    Capsule for VALKYRIE DRIVE -BHIKKHUNI- VALKYRIE DRIVE -BHIKKHUNI-

    "Includes online leaderboards for saved Mudokons and clearing speed, but primarily a single-player experience focused on personal progress."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    3

    "Many players report long play sessions, replaying for secrets, achievements, and nostalgia."

    Capsule for Turok Turok

    "Players report long play sessions, replayability for achievements and secrets, and strong attachment to the game and its world."

  • Cooperation

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    -4

    "The game is a single-player puzzle platformer with no cooperative multiplayer elements."

    Capsule for Blocks That Matter Blocks That Matter

    "The game is a single-player puzzle platformer with no significant multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    3

    "Players create their own notes and maps; the remake adds new puzzles and changes encouraging fresh approaches."

    Capsule for Riven Riven

    "Players creatively solve puzzles using possession, stealth, and environmental interactions; the remake adds new puzzles and secrets."

  • Domination

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    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; purely individual gameplay."

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    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; gameplay is focused on individual problem solving."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing escape with dark humor and immersive worldbuilding."

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    "Players use the game to immerse themselves in a unique, imaginative world with dark humor and a compelling story."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of nostalgia and personal interest, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of nostalgia or interest, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "The game encourages trying different puzzle solutions and exploring various movement and graphical settings."

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    "The game encourages trying different puzzle solutions and exploring new mechanics like possession and group commands."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    4

    "Many hidden rooms and secret Mudokons to find encourage curiosity-driven exploration."

    Capsule for Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee® Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®

    "Players explore detailed environments with secrets and hidden Mudokons, encouraging curiosity and discovery."

  • Expression

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    -3

    "Limited character customization; mostly standard presentation with minor cosmetic DLC skins."

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    "Limited customization; some cosmetic DLC exists but the game mainly uses standardized character designs."

  • Fantasy

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    "Set in a vibrant alien world with imaginative creatures and a fictional narrative, emphasizing fantasy elements."

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    "Set in a fictional alien world with imaginative creatures and story, strongly emphasizing fantasy elements."

  • Fellowship

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    -4

    "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social or community interaction beyond leaderboards."

    Capsule for Mega Man 11 Mega Man 11

    "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction or community features beyond leaderboards."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills in cooperation, communication, and puzzle solving throughout the game."

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    "Players develop skills in timing, puzzle solving, and strategy throughout the game."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay typical of platformers; no physical activity or health-related features."

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    "Sedentary gameplay typical of platformers, no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and precise input; not a casual or background game."

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  • Intimacy

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    "No evidence of forming close relationships; interactions are limited to game characters."

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  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

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    "Players lead groups of Mudokons via commands, demonstrating leadership in guiding NPCs."

    Capsule for Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus® Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

    "Player leads groups of Mudokons and controls enemies via possession, guiding others to safety."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    4

    "Progression through rescuing Mudokons, unlocking new areas, and completing levels."

    Capsule for Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee® Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®

    "Progression through levels, rescuing Mudokons, unlocking achievements, and completing puzzles."

  • Relaxation

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    "Game is challenging and sometimes frustrating, requiring patience and focus rather than relaxation."

    Capsule for Hitman: Codename 47 Hitman: Codename 47

    "The game is challenging and sometimes frustrating, requiring patience and focus rather than relaxation."

  • Sensation

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    "Enjoyable visuals, music, and character animations provide sensory pleasure and emotional engagement."

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  • Status

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    "No strong emphasis on social recognition or leaderboards."

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    "No significant social recognition or status features beyond leaderboards."

  • Story

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    "Narrative immersion with engaging characters, cutscenes, and story elements."

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  • Strategy

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    "Requires planning, timing, and problem solving to navigate puzzles and obstacles effectively."

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    "Requires planning and problem solving to navigate puzzles, traps, and enemy interactions."

  • Thrill

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    "Tense moments from traps, timed jumps, and enemy encounters provide suspense and excitement."

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    "Tense moments from avoiding traps and enemies create suspense and excitement."

  • Value

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    "Players perceive good value for money with remastered content, added features, and replayability."

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    "Players perceive good value for money with quality remake, added content, and replayability."

  • Violence

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    "Includes combat elements like weapons and collisions, but not overly aggressive or destructive."

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    "Includes combat elements such as possessing enemies and causing their destruction, but not gratuitous violence."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

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    "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding death, managing limited resources, and surviving traps and enemies."

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    "Core gameplay involves avoiding death from traps and enemies, managing timing and stealth."

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