Owlboy vs Iconoclasts
If you are torn between Owlboy and Iconoclasts, the two share Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics and 2D; here is how the numbers split. Owlboy wins 3 of our metrics to 0.
Owlboy
Iconoclasts| Metric | Owlboy | Iconoclasts | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.83 | ★ 3.76 | Owlboy by 0.07 (2%) |
| Metacritic | 88 | 86 | Owlboy by 2 (2%) |
| Catalog popularity | 2,464 adds | 1,926 adds | Owlboy by 538 (22%) |
| Avg. playtime | 4h | 4h | Similar length |
| Platform families | 4 | 4 | Tie |
| Release year | 2016 | 2018 | Iconoclasts is newer by 2 yr |
Verdict
Owlboy takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, 2D and Full controller support, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.