Games like Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®

Abe's Oddysee is a 2D puzzle-platformer where players use speech and environmental interaction to solve puzzles and escape danger. The game features stealth and puzzle-solving with a dark, satirical tone.

85% positive from 4,512 · 2008 · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $0.56 (2022-06-20)

AdventurePlatformer Classic Puzzle2DSingleplayer

Six games like Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®

Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2

77% positive from 2,405 reviews20186% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a compilation of four action-platformer games featuring side-scrolling shooting and melee combat. Players control Mega Man X or Zero, battling bosses and exploring stages.

What players likedPlayers praise the collection for its faithful preservation of classic Mega Man X gameplay, reminiscent of its predecessors.

The catchIt bundles the weakest entries in the series, with X6 and X7 especially painful.

Both are tagged Classic, 2D and Platformer.

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Peggle Nights

96% positive from 2,510 reviews2008Deck Playable

Peggle Nights is a puzzle arcade game where players shoot balls to clear pegs. Its core loop involves aiming and clearing orange pegs for high scores and challenges.

What players likedPlayers praise Peggle Nights as a phenomenal, fun sequel to the original Peggle, offering more levels and relying on analysis, aiming, and timing.

The catchIt is a level pack with the same powers and weaker level design than the original.

Both are tagged Classic, 2D and Puzzle.

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Mega Man Legacy Collection 2

84% positive from 1,806 reviews201717% finish itDeck Verified

This is a retro platformer collection featuring classic Mega Man games. Players battle Robot Masters through challenging action and exploration.

What players likedPlayers say it's a challenging and enjoyable collection, especially praising the inclusion of DLC and exclusive content.

The catchThe rewind feature from the first collection is missing, making this a downgrade.

Both are tagged Classic, 2D and Platformer.

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Commander Keen

93% positive from 1,561 reviews2007Deck Playable

Classic side-scrolling platformer. Jump and shoot through alien worlds as a child genius.

What players likedPlayers praise it as classic platforming history, a great way to play old DOS games with VGA graphics.

The catchThe pack sold as complete is missing two episodes of the series.

Both are tagged Classic, 2D and Platformer.

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The Disney Afternoon Collection

87% positive from 1,054 reviews2017Deck Verified

This is a retro action-platformer collection featuring classic Disney characters. Players experience side-scrolling adventures with a rewind mechanic and boss rush modes.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a nostalgic collection, especially comparing it to classic NES games like Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers.

The catchThe Steam version still lacks Bonkers and Goof Troop, which the Switch release added.

Both are tagged Classic, 2D and Platformer.

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Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

86% positive from 3,640 reviews201516% finish itDeck Playable

Abe's Oddysee remake. Puzzle-platformer with stealth and environmental interaction.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a great remake of a classic puzzle platformer, capturing the original's unique world and difficulty.

The catchClunky, unresponsive movement causes most deaths rather than the puzzles themselves.

Both are tagged Classic, Platformer and Puzzle.

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More about Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®

What players liked

Players praise its engaging worldbuilding, unique speaking system, and challenging puzzles, reminiscent of classic platformers.

The catch

Constant trial and error deaths, with checkpoints so far apart that replays drag.

Reviews: 85% positive from 4,512
Released: 2008
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $0.56 (2022-06-20)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 85% positive, but with 4,512 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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