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Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm

Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm

Released: 10/28/2020

A GRAND ADVENTURE Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm, set a thousand years before the events of the first chapter, takes you on a magical journey across the vast world of Gaia, brimming with mythology and lore. A young Knight faces an impossible challenge, as Warlock Mesmeroth has returned with a formidable Dark Army. Will our hero be able to unite the Owrus, Gillfolk, and men in a fight for the fate of the world? THIS TIME YOU'RE NOT ALONE You will not be taking this journey alone. Trin, the granddaughter of Arcadia's leader Archimedes, and Gen, a mysterious robot wielding an old samurai weapon, will join forces with you, and fight at your side against Mesmeroth's Dark Army. Contextual commands will allow you to direct these allies into battle, or have them help you with the solution of the game's most clever puzzles! FIGHT, SOLVE, EXPLORE Bigger, better, and packed with new features – Oceanhorn 2 is not only one of the best-looking adventure games out there, but it also builds a unique experience on the shoulder of classic video games. Collect powerful items, wield the Caster Gun, solve the mysterious puzzles of the ancients, and discover all that Arcadia and its neighboring kingdoms have to offer! Accept the challenge and become a true hero. FEATURES • An epic RPG main quest spanning 20+ hours of gameplay • Massive boss fights test your reflexes and combat skills • Dozens of side quests grant incredible rewards • Clever puzzles to solve and mysterious dungeons to explore • Beautiful, handcrafted graphics paint a world of legends and intrigue

A GRAND ADVENTURE Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm, set a thousand years before the events of the first chapter, takes you on a magical journey across the vast world of Gaia, brimming with mythology and lore. A young Knight faces an impossible challenge, as Warlock Mesmeroth has returned with a formidable Dark Army. Will our hero be able to unite the Owrus, Gillfolk, and men in a fight for the fate of the world? THIS TIME YOU'RE NOT ALONE You will not be taking this journey alone. Trin, the granddaughter of Arcadia's leader Archimedes, and Gen, a mysterious robot wielding an old samurai weapon, will join forces with you, and fight at your side against Mesmeroth's Dark Army. Contextual commands will allow you to direct these allies into battle, or have them help you with the solution of the game's most clever puzzles! FIGHT, SOLVE, EXPLORE Bigger, better, and packed with new features – Oceanhorn 2 is not only one of the best-looking adventure games out there, but it also builds a unique experience on the shoulder of classic video games. Collect powerful items, wield the Caster Gun, solve the mysterious puzzles of the ancients, and discover all that Arcadia and its neighboring kingdoms have to offer! Accept the challenge and become a true hero. FEATURES • An epic RPG main quest spanning 20+ hours of gameplay • Massive boss fights test your reflexes and combat skills • Dozens of side quests grant incredible rewards • Clever puzzles to solve and mysterious dungeons to explore • Beautiful, handcrafted graphics paint a world of legends and intrigue

A GRAND ADVENTURE Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm, set a thousand years before the events of the first chapter, takes you on a magical journey across the vast world of Gaia, brimming with mythology and lore. A young Knight faces an impossible challenge, as Warlock Mesmeroth has returned with a formidable Dark Army. Will our hero be able to unite the Owrus, Gillfolk, and men in a fight for the fate of the world? THIS TIME YOU'RE NOT ALONE You will not be taking this journey alone. Trin, the granddaughter of Arcadia's leader Archimedes, and Gen, a mysterious robot wielding an old samurai weapon, will join forces with you, and fight at your side against Mesmeroth's Dark Army. Contextual commands will allow you to direct these allies into battle, or have them help you with the solution of the game's most clever puzzles! FIGHT, SOLVE, EXPLORE Bigger, better, and packed with new features – Oceanhorn 2 is not only one of the best-looking adventure games out there, but it also builds a unique experience on the shoulder of classic video games. Collect powerful items, wield the Caster Gun, solve the mysterious puzzles of the ancients, and discover all that Arcadia and its neighboring kingdoms have to offer! Accept the challenge and become a true hero. FEATURES • An epic RPG main quest spanning 20+ hours of gameplay • Massive boss fights test your reflexes and combat skills • Dozens of side quests grant incredible rewards • Clever puzzles to solve and mysterious dungeons to explore • Beautiful, handcrafted graphics paint a world of legends and intrigue

Critics
74
Steam
76
Metacritic
75

Score Breakdown

74.4

Critic Average

28 reviews

76

Steam User Score

292 reviews

75

Metacritic User Score

51 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-1.6
Metacritic Disparity
-0.6
Combined Disparity
-1.1

Average of both sources

Review Timing

15 launch window (54%)13 late (46%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 28 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 74.4/100. Critics score this game 1.6 points lower than Steam users and 0.6 points lower than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 28)+
  1. Matthew PolleselviaGaming Age
    Oct 23, 2023·Late review
    83/100View review
    Steam 76.0/100 · +7.0 ptsMetacritic 75/100 · +8.0 pts
  2. Frank MontesviaGeneración Xbox
    Aug 31, 2023·Late review
    81/100View review
    Steam 76.0/100 · +5.0 ptsMetacritic 75/100 · +6.0 pts
  3. Luca SaativiaConsole-Tribe
    Aug 31, 2023·Late review
    65/100View review
    Steam 76.0/100 · -11.0 ptsMetacritic 75/100 · -10.0 pts
  4. Terrence JohnsonviaZTGD
    Aug 22, 2023·Late review
    85/100View review
    Steam 76.0/100 · +9.0 ptsMetacritic 75/100 · +10.0 pts
  5. Thumb Culture StaffviaThumb Culture
    Aug 21, 2023·Late review
    60/100View review
    Steam 76.0/100 · -16.0 ptsMetacritic 75/100 · -15.0 pts