Owlboy vs Downwell
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Owlboy
+8
rating points
More player ratings
Owlboy
141 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
AdventureIndiePlatform
Themes
ActionFantasyScience fiction
Features
sleepingtemporary invincibilityshoppingtreasure chestupgradeable weapons
Key Differences
Genres
Owlboy
Puzzle
Downwell
ArcadeShooter
Features
Owlboy
digital rights managementmute characternonexistent light sourcedream sequencehologram
Downwell
procedural generationroguelikeroguelitegiant squidjellyfish
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Owlboy | Downwell |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2016 | Oct 14, 2015 |
| Rating | 84/100 (141 ratings) | 76/100 (129 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePlatformPuzzle | AdventureArcadeIndiePlatformShooter |
| Themes | ActionFantasyScience fiction | ActionFantasyScience fiction |
| Features | digital rights managementmute characternonexistent light sourcedream sequencehologramliberationshaky camerasneaking missionunskippable cutsceneworking for the enemyanimal protagonistbetrayaldescendants of other charactersdevelopment hellfloating island | procedural generationroguelikeroguelitegiant squidjellyfishunlockable difficulty levelvertical platformingdeveloped by one personfalling sequenceminimalismpax east 2015randomly generated mapssleepingtemporary invincibilitytime manipulation |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Side view | Side view |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Android, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, iOS |
Comparison Summary
Owlboy and Downwell have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Action.
Owlboy stands out for Puzzle, digital rights management, mute character, nonexistent light source, while Downwell stands out for Arcade, Shooter, procedural generation, roguelike.
Owlboy has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Side view, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.