FindAlternative
Back to Journey

Journey vs Ori and the Blind Forest

Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.

Compare
Journey
JourneyA poetic adventure through a mysterious desert
Ori and the Blind Forest
Ori and the Blind ForestA breathtaking platform adventure to restore a dying forest.
Overview
Description

Journey invites players to explore a vast, beautiful desert as a robed traveler, uncovering ancient secrets and hidden pathways. The experience is enhanced by a minimalist soundtrack and seamless online co‑op, allowing strangers to meet and assist each other without words. The game’s art style, emotional storytelling, and intuitive controls create a meditative experience that resonates with both casual gamers and dedicated adventure fans alike.

Ori and the Blind Forest follows the orphaned spirit Ori on a heartfelt quest to heal the dying forest of Nibel after a catastrophic storm. Guided by the glowing companion Sein, Ori must recover the lost elements of water, wind, and warmth to bring life back to the world. The game combines hand‑painted visuals, meticulously animated characters, and a fully orchestrated score to deliver an emotionally resonant, action‑packed platformer that challenges players with precise movement and clever puzzles.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Open-World Adventure
Platformers
Best for
Players who enjoy artistic exploration
Players who love artistic platformers
Specifications
General
msrp
$9.99−50%
$19.99
release date
2012-03-13
2015-03-11
Specifications
developer
ThatGameCompany
Moon Studios
publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment, Annapurna Interactive
Microsoft Studios
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 7
PEGI 7, ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player
critic score
94/100+7%
88/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Stunning visual and audio design
  • Emotionally resonant storytelling
  • Seamless anonymous co‑op
  • Short but impactful playtime
  • Stunning hand‑painted visuals
  • Emotional and well‑crafted story
  • Tight, responsive platforming controls
  • Rich, orchestral soundtrack
Cons
  • Limited gameplay mechanics
  • No replay variety after completion
  • Short overall length
  • High difficulty spikes in later sections
  • Limited replayability after completion
  • No multiplayer or co‑op mode
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
0
User rating
Not enough data
Not enough data

More alternatives & similar tools

Alternatives to Journey

View all →
Ori and the Blind Forest
Ori and the Blind Forest

A breathtaking platform adventure to restore a dying forest.

Compare
Proteus
Proteus

Explore a dream-like island where your surroundings create the music.

Compare
DREGS
DREGS

Explore a mysterious, atmospheric world

Compare
Thomas Was Alone
Thomas Was Alone

Minimalist puzzle platformer about sentient rectangles and friendship.

Compare

Alternatives to Ori and the Blind Forest

View all →
Child of Light
Child of Light

A hand-painted RPG adventure where a princess restores light to a dark kingdom.

Compare
Nihilumbra
Nihilumbra

A haunting platform adventure where colors reshape reality.

Compare
The Last Tinker: City of Colors
The Last Tinker: City of Colors

A vibrant action adventure where color restores joy to a bleak world.

Compare
Limbo
Limbo

A hauntingly beautiful puzzle-platformer that challenges your wits in a monochrome world

Compare