Olija

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Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.

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Developer:
Skeleton Crew Studios
Publisher:
Devolver Digital
Release date:
28 January 2021
Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (886)

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Description

Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.

Through adventurous exploration, narration and razor sharp combat, the player will discover a strange world and its inhabitants, including Olija, an enigmatic lady that Faraday finds himself bound to over time. Inspired by swashbuckling tales and cinematic adventure games, Olija is a story about facing the unknown in adversity.

Features:

  • Explore a mysterious and handcrafted world inspired by sailor's legends and Asian fantasy.
  • Wield the Harpoon of legend and rethink movement through platforming, puzzle and combat.
  • Rescue fellow castaways and meet curious characters to learn more about Terraphage and the enigmatic Olija.
  • Beautiful melancholic soundtrack inspired by Flamenco, lo-fi and traditional Japanese music.
  • Craft magic hats!

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Windows 7, 8.1, 10 x64
Processor:
Intel Core i3-4160 (2 * 3600) or equivalent, AMD Phenom II X4 965 (4 * 3400) or equivalent
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
GeForce GT 730 (2048 MB), Radeon R7 260X (2048 MB)
Storage:
2 GB available space

recommended*

OS *:
Windows 7, 8.1, 10 x64
Processor:
Intel Core i5-2500K (4 * 3300) or equivalent, AMD FX-6350 (6 * 3900) or equivalent
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
GeForce GTX 660 (2048 MB), Radeon RX 550 (2048 MB)
Storage:
2 GB available space

User reviews

nicccpicc
Recommended | 29 Jul 2025
5.2h played

It's good but not great. Combat is really simple and boring. Story is okay and very straightforward. You mostly play it for the mood, which is well put together. A solid 6.5/10.

Helpful: 8
nik
Not recommended | 06 Jul 2025
6.8h played

I'm not a fan of this game...I wanted to refund it within the first 30 minutes, but couldn't as I had bought it in a bundle. I decided to beat it only because I had it, but it didn't really get better, playing it was

Helpful: 6
D00mnoodle
Recommended | 30 Jul 2025
5.4h played

Olija sort of blew me away with how tight the whole package was, it kind of has everything going for it. Great worldbuilding/narrative, great audiovisual presentation and slick, addictive combat, all tied up in a cheap,

Helpful: 6
xxadonisxx
Recommended | 27 Sept 2025
11.6h played

Olija is a side-scrolling action-adventure that manages to feel both timeless and distinctive, blending minimalist storytelling with stylish combat and rich atmosphere. Developed by Skeleton Crew Studio under the

Helpful: 0
hotdog
Recommended | 04 Apr 2026
11.3h played

Overall a fun experience. However, I have many gripes: - As a completionist, I do not appreciate the inability to backtrack to many locations, after completing them, nor the lack of a notification that the area will

Helpful: 0
bjaast
Recommended | 12 Feb 2026
10.7h played

A very nice little game with extremely good atmosphere and interesting gameplay. The action is not super hectic and the gameplay is quite forgiving, which makes it perfect for casual gaming. I appreciated the elements

Helpful: 0