SteamWorld Dig 2 vs Owlboy
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
SteamWorld Dig 2
+2
rating points
More player ratings
SteamWorld Dig 2
201 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
AdventureIndiePlatformPuzzle
Themes
ActionScience fiction
Features
secret areaupgradeable weaponsaction-adventurerobots
Key Differences
Themes
SteamWorld Dig 2
-Owlboy
Fantasy
Features
SteamWorld Dig 2
metroidvaniafalling damagesprinting mechanicscustomizationmining
Owlboy
digital rights managementmute characternonexistent light sourcedream sequencehologram
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | SteamWorld Dig 2 | Owlboy |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2017 | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Rating | 86/100 (201 ratings) | 84/100 (141 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePlatformPuzzle | AdventureIndiePlatformPuzzle |
| Themes | ActionScience fiction | ActionFantasyScience fiction |
| Features | metroidvaniafalling damagesprinting mechanicscustomizationminingpax west 2017secret areaupgradeable weaponswesternleveling upsequelunlockablesaction-adventureboss fightrobots | digital rights managementmute characternonexistent light sourcedream sequencehologramliberationshaky camerasneaking missionunskippable cutsceneworking for the enemyanimal protagonistbetrayaldescendants of other charactersdevelopment hellfloating island |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Side view | Side view |
| Platforms | Google Stadia, Linux, Mac, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
SteamWorld Dig 2 and Owlboy have a 8/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle.
SteamWorld Dig 2 stands out for metroidvania, falling damage, sprinting mechanics, while Owlboy stands out for Fantasy, digital rights management, mute character, nonexistent light source.
SteamWorld Dig 2 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.