Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Ori and the Will of the Wisps on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Ori and the Will of the Wisps on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, which both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult.
- Ori and the Will of the Wisps is tagged Beautiful, Metroidvania, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
Why players value Ori and the Will of the Wisps
The five things Steam players tag Ori and the Will of the Wisps with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Beautiful
- Metroidvania
- Platformer
- Great Soundtrack
- Singleplayer
| Reception | on Steam (97% of 146,084) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report crashes and freezes |
| Price | $29.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 11 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Metroidvania and Platformer; published by the same company; released around the same time (2016).
“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.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio Moon Studios GmbH Player sentiment 95% positive of 71,430 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 71,430)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 5 of 5 — Beautiful, Metroidvania, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Atmospheric, Great Soundtrack, Metroidvania, Platformer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:Great SoundtrackMetroidvaniaPlatformerStory RichCuteDifficultFantasy2D
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Action-Adventure, Souls-like and Story Rich; released around the same time (2019).
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order at a glance Released 2019 Studio Criterion Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 175,096 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (88% of 175,096)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 2 of 5 — Metroidvania, Platformer
Why players like it: Action-Adventure, Souls-like, Third Person, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:Action-AdventureSouls-likeStory RichExplorationPlatformerPuzzleMetroidvaniaFantasy
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Hollow Knight
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Metroidvania, Souls-like and Platformer; released around the same time (2017).
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight at a glance Released 2017 Studio Team Cherry Player sentiment 97% positive of 559,290 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 559,290)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 4 of 5 — Metroidvania, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Souls-like, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:MetroidvaniaSouls-likePlatformerGreat Soundtrack2DDifficultIndieExploration
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TUNIC
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Exploration, Puzzle and Souls-like; released around the same time (2022).
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
TUNIC at a glance Released 2022 Studio TUNIC Team Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,472 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 18,472)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 1 of 5 — Metroidvania
Why players like it: Exploration, Puzzle, Souls-like, Metroidvania, Cute — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:ExplorationPuzzleSouls-likeMetroidvaniaCuteAction-AdventureDifficultFantasy
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Darksiders III
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Souls-like, Action-Adventure and Story Rich; released around the same time (2018).
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Darksiders III at a glance Released 2018 Studio Gunfire Games Player sentiment 76% positive of 17,431 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (76% of 17,431)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 1 of 5 — Singleplayer
Why players like it: Hack and Slash, Action, Female Protagonist, Souls-like, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:Souls-likeAction-AdventureStory RichPuzzleFantasyDifficult
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Nine Sols
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Metroidvania, Souls-like and Difficult; released around the same time (2024).
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Nine Sols at a glance Released 2024 Studio RedCandleGames Player sentiment 94% positive of 45,195 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 45,195)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 3 of 5 — Metroidvania, Platformer, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Souls-like, Difficult, Action, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:MetroidvaniaSouls-likeDifficult2DPlatformerStory RichIndieAction-Adventure
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The Witness
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Exploration and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
The Witness at a glance Released 2016 Studio Thekla, Inc. Player sentiment 84% positive of 21,324 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (84% of 21,324)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 3 of 5 — Beautiful, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Puzzle, Exploration, First-Person, Open World, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:PuzzleExplorationIndieDifficultGreat SoundtrackStory RichBeautiful
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Hogwarts Legacy
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Exploration and Story Rich; released around the same time (2023).
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Hogwarts Legacy at a glance Released 2023 Studio Avalanche Software Player sentiment 90% positive of 371,874 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (90% of 371,874)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 2 of 5 — Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Magic, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $5.99 — $24.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:FantasyExplorationStory RichAction-AdventurePuzzleGreat Soundtrack
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Braid
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Platformer and Indie.
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Braid at a glance Released 2008 Studio Jonathan Blow Player sentiment 93% positive of 9,957 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 9,957)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 4 of 5 — Beautiful, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Puzzle-Platformer, Puzzle, 2D Platformer, Platformer, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:PuzzlePlatformerIndie2DGreat SoundtrackDifficultStory RichBeautiful
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Titan Souls
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Souls-like, Difficult and Indie.
Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.
Titan Souls at a glance Released 2015 Studio Acid Nerve Player sentiment 79% positive of 13,818 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (79% of 13,818)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 2 of 5 — Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Souls-like, Pixel Graphics, Difficult, Indie, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:Souls-likeDifficultIndieGreat Soundtrack2DFantasyAction-AdventurePuzzle
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Wuppo: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both story-rich, puzzle and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Metroidvania, Exploration and Platformer; released around the same time (2016).
Play as an exiled 'wum' looking for a new home in this bizarre but charming world, filled with strange creatures, puzzles, monsters and political chaos.
Wuppo: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio snekflat Player sentiment 94% positive of 5,976 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (94% of 5,976)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 4 of 5 — Metroidvania, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Exploration, Platformer, 2D, 2D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:MetroidvaniaExplorationPlatformer2DCuteGreat SoundtrackPuzzleStory Rich
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Skul: The Hero Slayer
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Indie, 2D and Platformer; released around the same time (2021).
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Skul: The Hero Slayer at a glance Released 2021 Studio SOUTHPAW GAMES Player sentiment 93% positive of 57,566 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 57,566)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 3 of 5 — Metroidvania, Platformer, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Indie, Action, Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:Indie2DPlatformerMetroidvaniaDifficultAction-AdventureFantasyStory Rich
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CrossCode
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich, puzzle and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2018).
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
CrossCode at a glance Released 2018 Studio Radical Fish Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 18,408 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (92% of 18,408)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 2 of 5 — Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action RPG, Pixel Graphics, RPG, Female Protagonist, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:PuzzleIndieGreat Soundtrack2DStory RichAction-AdventureDifficult
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Dust: An Elysian Tail
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Platformer, Metroidvania and Indie; published by the same company.
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Dust: An Elysian Tail at a glance Released 2013 Studio Humble Hearts LLC Player sentiment 95% positive of 19,062 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (95% of 19,062)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 5 of 5 — Beautiful, Metroidvania, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania, Indie, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:PlatformerMetroidvaniaIndie2DFantasyGreat SoundtrackExplorationStory Rich
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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Indie and Emotional.
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons at a glance Released 2013 Studio Starbreeze Studios Player sentiment 94% positive of 41,281 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 41,281)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 4 of 5 — Beautiful, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Controller, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:Story RichIndieEmotionalPuzzleFantasyBeautifulGreat SoundtrackPlatformer
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Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Indie and Emotional.
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.
Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons at a glance Released 2013 Studio Starbreeze Studios AB Player sentiment 94% positive of 41,281 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 41,281)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 4 of 5 — Beautiful, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Controller, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:Story RichIndieEmotionalPuzzleFantasyBeautifulGreat SoundtrackPlatformer
- 17
Owlboy
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Indie, Platformer and Metroidvania; released around the same time (2016).
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Owlboy at a glance Released 2016 Studio D-Pad Studio Player sentiment 84% positive of 6,122 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (84% of 6,122)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 4 of 5 — Metroidvania, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Adventure, Indie, Platformer, Metroidvania — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $4.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:IndiePlatformerMetroidvania2DStory RichFantasyAction-AdventureCute
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Biomutant
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Exploration and Cute; released around the same time (2021).
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.
Biomutant at a glance Released 2021 Studio Experiment 101 Player sentiment 66% positive of 20,181 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (66% of 20,181)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 1 of 5 — Singleplayer
Why players like it: Open World, Action, Singleplayer, RPG, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:FantasyExplorationCuteStory RichIndieSouls-like
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Blasphemous 2
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Fantasy, Metroidvania and Souls-like; released around the same time (2023).
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
Blasphemous 2 at a glance Released 2023 Studio The Game Kitchen Player sentiment 91% positive of 21,269 Price $9.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 21,269)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 2 of 5 — Metroidvania, Platformer
Why players like it: Combat, Fantasy, Metroidvania, Souls-like, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $9.49 — $20.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:FantasyMetroidvaniaSouls-likeDifficult2DPlatformerAction-AdventureStory Rich
- 20
Salt and Sanctuary
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Souls-like, Metroidvania and 2D; released around the same time (2016).
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Salt and Sanctuary at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ska Studios Player sentiment 89% positive of 21,874 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (89% of 21,874)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 3 of 5 — Metroidvania, Platformer, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Souls-like, Metroidvania, Dark Fantasy, 2D, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $17.99 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:Souls-likeMetroidvania2DDifficultPlatformerIndieStory Rich
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Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, puzzle and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Puzzle, Fantasy and Story Rich; released around the same time (2016).
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.
Darksiders Warmastered Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio KAIKO Player sentiment 88% positive of 18,857 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 18,857)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 2 of 5 — Metroidvania, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, Hack and Slash, Adventure, Third Person, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:PuzzleFantasyStory RichMetroidvaniaDifficult
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Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Platformer and Fantasy.
Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 83% positive of 4,127 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (83% of 4,127)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Parkour, Third Person, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:Great SoundtrackPlatformerFantasyStory RichPuzzle
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Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Great Soundtrack and Fantasy.
Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP at a glance Released 2012 Studio Capybara Player sentiment 77% positive of 2,654 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 2,654)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 3 of 5 — Beautiful, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Indie, Pixel Graphics, Point & Click, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $7.99 — $22.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:IndieGreat SoundtrackFantasyPuzzleBeautiful2DStory RichExploration
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Xuan-Yuan Sword VII
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Action-Adventure and Fantasy; released around the same time (2020).
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is an ARPG rooted in Chinese history and mythology. Players take on the role of Taishi Zhao, a calm and reliable swordsman who was accidentally involved in a tragic fate. To protect his beloved family, he starts a journey in this chaotic realm to find the truth.
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII at a glance Released 2020 Studio SOFTSTAR Player sentiment 63% positive of 9,575 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: (63% of 9,575)
Matches Ori and the Will of the Wisps on: 2 of 5 — Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Why players like it: RPG, Martial Arts, Historical, Singleplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Ori and the Will of the Wisps: $34.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Ori and the Will of the Wisps:Story RichAction-AdventureFantasyGreat SoundtrackSouls-like
Common questions
What game is most like Ori and the Will of the Wisps?
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, on the evidence we have. It both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Ori and the Will of the Wisps" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.