Ori and the Blind Forest
Ori and the Blind Forest
Game
Game2016
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Developer Moon Studios GmbH
“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. From the Steam store page
634 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
90
LovedLoved
450 positive · 52 negative
95% range 87–92%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 450 | 52 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 47 | 7 | 50 |
| Lemmy * | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 2 | 11 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
33,082 of 35,164 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
89% recommend · 277 yes, 34 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 311 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (68,499 of 72,074 positive).
Players praise the game's stunning visuals, emotional story, and fluid platforming. [1][2][3] Some find the combat system weak and certain sequences frustratingly difficult. [4][5] Many consider it a must-play Metroidvania with rewarding exploration and tight controls. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [4]
I'm not gonna lie, I don't see the appeal of this game. First off, the combat system: it is probably the worst combat system of any game I've ever played. Just stand still and mash the attack button until you have to dodge an invisible pixel or the enemy is dead. There are a few "boss fights", of which 90% are the same enemy copy pasted, which is easily cheesable. The other boss fights are also not challenging in …
- [1]
Ori and the Blind Forest is one of those games that reminds you why simple gameplay, when done right, still works. It’s a beautiful 2D platformer that focuses on movement, timing, and flow rather than overwhelming you with systems or clutter. The progression feels natural. You unlock abilities as you play, and each one meaningfully changes how you move through the world. Backtracking never feels like a chore because …
- [3]
What an awesome game! Great story, beautiful art, fun gameplay, and an amazing soundtrack. What more could you want? I also liked all the behind-the-scenes and promotional content. It was really cool to see. The only issue I had was that the 4K resolution wouldn't stick, so I had to enable the High DPI scaling override under the Compatibility tab in the game's .exe properties. Overall, it was a great experience, and …
- [7]
I absolutely adore Ori and the Blind Forest From the overall gorgeous art, animation, music and world design to just how fun and slick Ori’s movement is to use with one of the greatest platforming mechanics to ever exist, to even its sappy story. There are very few Metroidvania games that click with me, but despite that Ori and the Blind Forest became one of my favorite games of all time. Admittedly it may not for …
- [2]
This game and Will of the Wisps are among my all time favorite metroidvanias. The gameplay is so fluid and i love the art style, the music is also amazing. The story is simple, wholesome and emotional. A must play.
Summarised from 34 of the 426 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
89% of the 311 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition. The complaint that keeps coming up: combat system is poor and repetitive. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 634 · most liked firstOri and the Blind Forest is one of those games that reminds you why simple gameplay, when done right, still works. It’s a beautiful 2D platformer that focuses on movement, timing, and flow rather than overwhelming you with systems or clutter. The progression feels natural. You unlock abilities as you play, and each one meaningfully changes how you move through the world. Backtracking never feels like a chore because new skills open up paths that previously felt impossible. The platforming…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →gamers and gamer adjacents, i am trying to find a new game to immerse in. here are my last 5 games, all beloved: Doom Eternal Ori And The Blind Forest Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Metroid Dread Zelda: TOTK i have Hollow Knight and BOTW and have been considering Diablo 4. Any suggestions?
neutral · AI labelView post →Just want everyone to know I am LOVING Ori and the Blind Forest, what a fun game to play and just so beautiful 😌
positive · AI labelView post →A new drawing of a character from an underrated series, Ori! It was just an experimental drawing to practice my painting skills that I still need more work on. Took a while what video game art to make next so I decided on Ori And The Blind Forest. #OriAndTheBlindForest #XBox #MoonStudios #Fanart
neutral · AI labelView post →Game Completed: Ori And The Blind Forest 💚 Fluid and fast movement making traversal fun 💚 Great platforming that’s challenging and rewarding 💚 Beautiful art style and stellar music 💚 Heart warming story that hits 💔 Chase segments can be frustrating Overall I enjoyed this a lot!! A must play!
positive · AI labelView post →There are honestly so, so many genuinely artistic games if you just look beyond the AAA sphere. - Disco Elysium - Undertale & Deltarune - Ori and the Blind Forest - Happy's Humble Burger Farm - Garten of Banban 3 - Among Us 3D: VR - Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game - Garten of Banban 5
neutral · AI labelView post →After a powerful storm sets a series of devastating events in motion, Ori must journey to find courage and confront a dark nemesis to save the forest of Nibel. Get Ori and the Blind Forest in the Speedrunning with Awesome Game Does Quick bundle supporting @preventcancer.org | bit.ly/3ZZKbgW
neutral · AI labelView post →It's a new #TTRPG review day! And it's the first audience pick review: Firelights by @farirpgs.com - an ethereal trifold solo+ game about undead insect folk inspired by metroidvanias like Hollow Knight and Ori and the Blind Forest. Vid: youtu.be/VTh7Aw1KhSM
neutral · AI labelView post →The results of the Ooblets beastie breakdown. Such a nice, calm game. Unlike Ori and the Blind Forest >.>. Ori nearly gave me a heart attack 😭. I’m not built for metroidvania style games. Chat is bullying me #beastiebreakdown
negative · AI labelView post →Folks who watch my streams, since I finished Shantae I need to pick a new game What's the interest in watching me play any of these? Marvel's Midnight Suns Lost Eidolodons Ori and the Blind Forest Night in the Woods Other suggestions welcome! Pic for attention
neutral · AI labelView post →They told me it's a fun, relaxing game. They told me it's about a cat — apparently a cat with 651 lives.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game 311: Ori and the Blind Forest A new favorite of mine, this game looks gorgeous, and that's not even my favorite part about it. The controls, the flow of the movement, that masterful, challenging level design, everything about how Ori plays makes it an absolute blast from start to finish.
positive · AI labelView post →Graphics ☑ Stunning ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Jumble of pixels Gameplay ☐ Makes you feel like spiderman ☑ Good ☐ Normal ☐ Bad ☐ Don’t fall asleep Audio ☐ Eargasm ☑ Amazing ☐ Good ☐ Not horrible ☐ Better without headphones PC Requirements ☐ Potato ☑ Medium ☐ Fast ☐ Ask NASA for a spare computer Difficulty ☐ Piece of cake ☐ Easy (some puzzles are harder tho) ☐ Average ☑ Difficult ☐ Very difficult Story ☐ No story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☑ Good ☐ Masterpiece Length ☐ Super short (0-2 h) ☐…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't know if it's an official term, but I'm making it a cyofficial term, "dark whimsy." Anyone who loves games like Lies of P, Alice Madness Returns, or Ori and the Blind Forest will absolutely enjoy Well Dweller. Some of my favorite shots from the game so far.
neutral · AI labelView post →I suck at Hollow Knight so I redownload Ori and The Blind Forest because I do not suck at that game.
positive · AI labelView post →Stream Schedule for October 28th - 3rd November! I really loved Ori and the Blind Forest! Hopefully we can finish it on stream. And that... certain mobile game makes a return... Hope to see you on any of these streams! #Vtuber #Vtubers #ENVtuber
positive · AI labelView post →Having just beaten Ori, it's easy to see why this game is so beloved. It is an incredibly beautiful and well-paced game that does most things right, but I think it suffers a bit when put under the microscope in a few aspects. Not enough to make it bad, not enough to warranting a thumbs down or not recommending it, but enough to prevent it from being a masterpiece. First, praise where praise is due. Let's start with the visuals, which, for the most part, are absolutely top-notch. It's been a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I buy game. I open game. I start game. 3 minutes into the game. Cry. Great game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Still thinking about Ori and the Blind Forest, and how impossibly gorgeous that game is.
positive · AI labelView post →This game and Will of the Wisps are among my all time favorite metroidvanias. The gameplay is so fluid and i love the art style, the music is also amazing. The story is simple, wholesome and emotional. A must play.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Random Game Awards trivia I just stumbled on while doing research. "Best Art Direction" launched as a category in 2015. The first 4 winners were all indie games. (Ori and the Blind Forest, Inside, Cuphead, Return of the Obra Dinn). Then it was all AAA until Expedition 33 last year.
neutral · AI labelView post →Great game, can be challenging at times and makes you want to punch your boyfriend when he does it first try. Highly recommend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Naru Concept Art Game - Ori And The Blind Forest
neutral · AI labelView post →Great game to play on the deck. hopefully this review comes on top for OLED users, so they cap the fps to 60 in system (3 dot button). This will resolve the stuttering issue and will make the playthrough more enjoyable
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ori and The Blind Forest had no right being that sad in the first five minutes of the game. 😭
positive · AI labelView post →Such a pleasant journey! I played both the original and the DE. I love the QoL improvements (teleport 👍) and new skills (dashing!! Super super super useful - learn it ASAP) over the original. I've had multiple playthroughs already, but I ALWAYS manage to (unintentionally) get Ori killed in all sorts of creative ways. Sigh at my clumsy fingers. Its rich artistic visual style and soundtracks are super enjoyable. The animations are incredibly smooth and responsive. The gameplay is challenging…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →took a break tonight to just relax and play Ori and the Blind Forest! randomly picked it up this week, first time playing and... gosh this game is so dang prettyyyyy!!! and also quite challenging and super fun. #ori
positive · AI labelView post →What an awesome game! Great story, beautiful art, fun gameplay, and an amazing soundtrack. What more could you want? I also liked all the behind-the-scenes and promotional content. It was really cool to see. The only issue I had was that the 4K resolution wouldn't stick, so I had to enable the High DPI scaling override under the Compatibility tab in the game's .exe properties. Overall, it was a great experience, and I love how cinematic it felt. It's definitely one of the better platformers…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →⚡ SCHEDULE // 21 JULY - 27 JULY ⚡ This week we start a new game! And return to a spooky town! And decorate a house! 🌕 ORI AND THE BLIND FOREST on Tuesday 🧍♂️ SILENT HILL 2 on Wednesday (at @NozomiOkumura) 🏠 HOUSEFLIPPER 2 on Friday 🎨 ART ART ART on Saturday SEE YOU SOON ☀️ #vsky | #vtuber
neutral · AI labelView post →On March 11, 2015, came out a game that was about to impress the world and leave a mark on the lives of many people: Ori and the Blind Forest. #10YearsOfOri: a thread 🔽
neutral · AI labelView post →My kids keep asking me if I played the same games when I was their age (Mario Odyssey, Sonic and Mario at the Olympics, Ori and the Blind Forest, etc). I keep telling them that I played other sonic and Mario games, but these specific ones didn't exist back then. They're still confused about WTF sort of ancient historical time that was. Same with their Android tablets and asking me if I had one as a kid.
neutral · AI labelView post →Ori and the Blind Forest is a rude game that made me nearly cry twice on stream >(
negative · AI labelView post →What's a game soundtrack you just can't ever stop listening to? Ori and the Blind Forest + Will of the Wisps has been my go-to for over a year now
positive · AI labelView post →6 video game OSTs on repeat 🔄 Core Keeper Snacko Moonlighter Rune Factory (Frontier) Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Ori and the Blind Forest if you see this and like video game music, consider yourself tagged
neutral · AI labelView post →Hazel, inspired by the game, Ori and the Blind Forest
neutral · AI labelView post →Ori and the Blind Forest was a huge inspiration for DeerWizardWIP. That game was so whimsical and beautiful and I wanted to write something that had that vibe. 🥺👉👈 #LGBTQWriteAThon
neutral · AI labelView post →> Do I have to use steam? No, but it's a relatively-plug-and-play way to get access to a lot of commercial games. GOG.com is another alternative, and there are a few other stores. There are also free games in your existing distro. They aren't generally comparable to commercial games, but they're there. >Which tittles do you recommend for integrated intel hd2500 graphics on linux I mean...that's pretty broad. Maybe if you could list some games that you like, or a genre at least? I can…
neutral · AI labelView post →Gem of a game I started this year wanting to play a good platformer - something that has great reviews and which I could finish fairly quickly to clear out my backlog. This game has been sitting in my library for almost a decade. Getting into the specifics, the story sets up your journey in the land of Nibel beautifully. The areas/levels and puzzles are brilliant and thoughtfully designed and the way new abilities are introduced to help you overcome these environments is pure genius. Have to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →yippee time to go home and finish Ori and the Blind Forest! 🦉 I’ve been having so much fun with that game. Such a treat. ☺️
positive · AI labelView post →Already beat my first game of 2026, and it's Ori and the Blind Forest! Started playing it yesterday and finished it 100% today! Really beautiful metroidvania that gets surprisingly challenging (I died 456 times lol but it somehow wasn't frustrating) Can't wait to try Will of the Wisps!
positive · AI labelView post →I picked this game up alongside its sequel Will of the Wisps as they were both on an ABSURD sale. The bundle including both games was a measly £5.61 as opposed to £35.98! But let me tell ya, I GLADLY would've spent that cash and THEN SOME with how absurdly good this game ended up being! Where do I even begin?? First off, if you even REMOTELY like the Metroidvania genre, this is an absolute must-play no questions asked. It was the perfect blend of not being TOO overly complicated to the point…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ended up completing Ori and the Blind Forest in one sitting. I like it BUT; The game has far too many "escape" bits. And they are long. And dying means starting the whole bit again. Be it from the big ol' owl, lava or water - got a bit much. 8/10 #blutoid #ori
positive · AI labelView post →Ori and the Blind Forest is such a beautiful video game soundtrack. S tier. So glad I was finally able to pick up the vinyl.
positive · AI labelView post →Amazing game, if you enjoy metroidvania, good music and a beatifull world, just go for it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's new game day today! I'm live starting Ori and the Blind Forest for the first time. Hang out at twitch.tv/vampycatxo 💖
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm not gonna lie, I don't see the appeal of this game. First off, the combat system: it is probably the worst combat system of any game I've ever played. Just stand still and mash the attack button until you have to dodge an invisible pixel or the enemy is dead. There are a few "boss fights", of which 90% are the same enemy copy pasted, which is easily cheesable. The other boss fights are also not challenging in any way as long as you don't throw yourself at the wall hoping to face tank it.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Colorful, Fun, and Tactically Rewarding Experience I’ve had this game sitting in my library since around 2018 and never got around to playing it—until now. In hindsight, I’m glad I waited. I recently decided I wanted to start playing beautiful, story-driven games with my 4-year-old daughter, and this one immediately came to mind. From the moment we started, she was completely drawn into the world. The environments, creatures, and overall presentation captivated her right away. She loved…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stumbled upon the score for "Nine Sols" (an indie video game I had not heard of but looks really cool?!?) and it reminds me a lot of "Ori and the Blind Forest". Quiet, stirring, and great music for writing.
neutral · AI labelView post →I absolutely adore Ori and the Blind Forest From the overall gorgeous art, animation, music and world design to just how fun and slick Ori’s movement is to use with one of the greatest platforming mechanics to ever exist, to even its sappy story. There are very few Metroidvania games that click with me, but despite that Ori and the Blind Forest became one of my favorite games of all time. Admittedly it may not for everyone, But I would still highly recommend giving this game a shot. It’s not…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wow, wow, wow. First off, Ori and the Blind Forest is like no other metroidvania/platformer game I have ever played before. By no means is this a perfect game, but truly peak storytelling. Right from the beginning of the game I was so blown away by the gorgeous atmosphere. The combination of visuals, OST and gameplay really made the overall gaming experience enjoyable for me. Gameplay wise I have mixed thoughts about some things. Some ‘boss’ encounters and chase sequences just felt lackluster…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thanks man. Kids seem to end up being interested in doing what they see.....and they see me playing a lot of video games and working at the computer 😆 They're using an 8bitDo Bluetooth controller. They were a bit confused for a while with Nintendo's reversed buttons, but they figured it out pretty quickly themselves. Depends on the child as well. My older one is autistic and an extremely fast learner. He's interested in things and his approach is "get lost, I'll figure this out myself". He…
neutral · AI labelView post →It gave rather controversial emotions Ori is sort of classics and example of good platformer, however issues with the game have left bad impression. It has outstanding visuals and great soundtrack. And I have played far more, so I know what I am talking about What I want to say is this game lacks telegraphy. There are plenty of moments where you hardly get the idea what to do and most of them are single run sections so you have restart a lot, watch cutscenes etc. Sometimes screen is visual…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →11. Ori and the Blind Forest: DE the fact this game had me sitting down for a nearly uninterrupted six hours until I finished it, something I am otherwise completely incapable of doing, speaks volumes about how much I liked it I wish spirits were real store.steampowered.com/app/387290
positive · AI labelView post →First thing you notice is how stunning this game looks, it would still be jaw-dropping if released today. The colours leap off the screen, and the world is a joy to be in. Exploration is fantastic, Ori always feels great to control, there is countless platforming routes to take and secrets to uncover. Progression feels incredibly rewarding. It can be difficult at times and some sections i needed to take a break and return to. I died a lot, but that’s par for the course and the game never felt…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →genuinely one of the greatest games i've ever played, genuinely cant believe this came out in 2015 (2016 since it's the definitive edition) the story, music and art style are all next level
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Despite being 10 years old, it's undoubtedly one of the best Metroidvanias I've ever played. Having always been a PlayStation Player, I never had the opportunity to play it, but now that I'm on PC, I'm so happy I gave it a chance. It's a game with gorgeous, never monotonous aesthetics, full of QOFs that greatly enhance the experience, and it's finally a Metroidvania that places the challenge in the platforming, and not just the enemies and bosses, something much more common in recent…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you see this, quote this post with a game with a 10/10 soundtrack. 🎶 Ori and the Blind Forest is my comfort soundtrack and one of the only games I've ever played fully (not counting Sims and Age of Empires lol)
positive · AI labelView post →Picked up playing Ori and the Blind Forest, after watching @sterlingivy.bsky.social stream. Its so pretty 🤩 Glad I got the full game and not just the demo. #oriandtheblindforest
positive · AI labelView post →Mysteries and odd Concept Art Game - Ori And The Blind Forest
neutral · AI labelView post →Yes, this game is beautiful. But control just seems not crisp and unreliable. Same inputs seem to give different results of character actions. Difficulty is also very uneven. Levels are not very hard but some sequences at the end of the levels are just ridiculous. And the run at the end of the game is so punishing it's just not fun. It is a chore. I've had fun finishing Rayman Legends, including musical levels, and when I messed up I knew I was to blame. Here, combination of sketchy controls…
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