Owlboy
by D-Pad Studio · published by SOEDESCO Publishing
Released November 1, 2016 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
About Owlboy
Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounters, and burdens no one should have to bear.
From Wikipedia: "Owlboy is set in the land of the sky; the islands of the world below have been separated by a catastrophic event. The player controls a boy named Odus, who is a member of an owl–human hybrid race called the Owls. When Otus' village is attacked by a band of pirates, he sets out on a journey to save it from them."
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7/8/10/Vista |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual Core |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Pixelshader 3.0 enabled graphics card(DirectX 10 capable graphics card) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 600 MB available space |
Owlboy FAQ
When did Owlboy come out?
Owlboy was released on November 1, 2016 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is Owlboy on PlayStation 5?
No. Owlboy has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is Owlboy on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Owlboy has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is Owlboy on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Owlboy has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Who is making Owlboy?
Owlboy is developed by D-Pad Studio and published by SOEDESCO Publishing.
Is Owlboy multiplayer?
No. Owlboy is single player only.
How much does Owlboy cost?
Owlboy costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Owlboy good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 83% of 6,133 reviews are positive. Critics average 89/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Owlboy?
The minimum GPU is Pixelshader 3.0 enabled graphics card(DirectX 10 capable graphics card). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Owlboy system requirements page.
