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Ori and the Blind Forest

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One • 2015

Should you play it?

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.

What works
  • Stunning visuals and hand-drawn art
  • Emotional and immersive story
  • Challenging but fair platforming gameplay
  • Beautiful orchestral soundtrack
  • Ability-based progression and exploration
Things to keep in mind
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some areas become inaccessible after progression
  • No post-game exploration in original version
  • Can be frustratingly difficult for some players
  • Lack of character customization

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

  • Portal

  • Planet of Lana II

  • Voodoo Vince: Remastered

  • Teslagrad 2

  • Valley

  • SteamWorld Dig 2

  • Adventures of Pip

  • Bat to the Heavens
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Planet of Lana II

  • Teslagrad 2

  • Adventures of Pip
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  • Fantasy

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Ori and the Blind Forest: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Expression, Leadership.

Why this game works

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

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Cooperation

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  • Creativity

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    "Players creatively combine unlocked abilities to navigate and solve puzzles, though within a designed framework."

  • Domination

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    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solitary and non-competitive."

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  • Escapism

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Fellowship

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  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay without physical activity or health-related mechanics."

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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  • Story

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  • Violence

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    "Combat is minimal and not focused on violence; emphasis on platforming and exploration."

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