Games like OFF

Steam reviews

What players say

Players overwhelmingly praise OFF's surreal story, atmosphere and influence, but many say the remake's replaced soundtrack and tedious late-game fights weaken the original feel.

Most players recommend the game and call its story, dark atmosphere and unsettling characters its strongest points, and many note how much it influenced later indie RPGs. Many players praise the sparse pixel art and the ending, which they describe as lingering long after play. The most frequent complaint is the new soundtrack, which many reviewers say lacks the mood of the original and cannot be replaced. Some players also criticise the combat, which they find tedious, especially on repeated visits to fight the extra secret bosses in empty areas. A few players dislike the new bosses, which they find out of place or too hard. Recent reviews are more divided than Steam's overall score, with several saying they would advise newcomers to play the free original first.

Who it suits

Suits players who enjoy surreal, story-driven RPGs with unsettling themes and are patient with old-school turn-based combat.

Who should skip it

Less suited to players who want polished modern combat, or who strongly prefer the original soundtrack and are not willing to replace it with mods.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with more hours tend to notice the tedious revisits to empty areas for the hidden bosses more, while newer players focus on the story and atmosphere.

Summarised by AI from 80 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.