Owlboy is a platform-adventure[1] video game created by Norwegian independent developer D-Pad Studio.

As the game progresses, Otus gains allies that accompany him during his journey, each having their own weapon with exclusive properties.

The player controls a boy named Otus, who is a member of an owllike humanoid race called the Owls.

When Otus' village is attacked by a band of pirates, he sets out on a journey to save it from them, and uncovers the lost truth of the Owls.

The areas surrounding Vellie and Advent contain old relics and temples in them from the time the ancient owls were larger in number and ruled the land.

[6] Finally, Andersen was inspired by the then-upcoming Wii and felt that it provided a great opportunity to create an old-school game.

Kotaku's Luke Plunkett stated in 2013 that it would be "worth the wait" of its extensive development time.

[32] Otus is featured as one of the playable characters in the indie crossover fighting game Bounty Battle.