17. Owlboy (2016)

Owlboy gameplay

This game was in development for almost 10 years. 10. Years. And it shows. Owlboy is an action platformer with a unique, beautiful world set in the sky. The protagonist is Otus, a member of a hybrid owl-human race who must save his village when its attacked by a band of pirates. The gameplay is reminiscent of many platformers like Super Mario Bros., with the base flying and carrying objects inspired by a reverse Tanooki Suit from Super Mario Bros. 3. The gameplay might be true to the game’s creative roots, but the experience of playing it is something new and exciting.

Handrawn pixel art.

Otus' home.