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Ocean's Heart

Ocean's Heart

Released: 1/21/2021

Ocean’s Heart is an action RPG featuring detailed pixel art with a heavy focus on exploration. In a lively world teeming with secrets and mysteries, Tilia sets out in search of her missing father. Follow the trail through the ruins of a flooded kingdom, shape the future of the current world, or keep your head down and focus on your own mission in this epic retro-inspired adventure! Explore a detailed and beautiful world, brimming with secrets hidden in misty forests, isolated mountain peaks, or saltwater marshes. Every area is filled with unique and meaningful sidequests, ancient mysteries, and dangers. Battle fearsome monsters and wield various weapons and ancient magic to defeat or outmaneuver them. Search for special materials to upgrade your weapons until you're demolishing monsters who once put up a fierce fight. Gather various items throughout the world to craft potions, upgrade weapons, and expand your ever-growing arsenal. GAME FEATURES Retro-inspired action RPG with modern trimmings. A lively and gorgeously pixeled world full of secrets free to explore at your own pace. Menacing enemies and tense boss fights that’ll keep you on your toes. An exciting array of weapons, spells, and abilities. Experiment to find your favorites for every situation and foe. Unique, character-driven sidequests with heartwarming or twisted stories that expand upon the world’s lore. Foraging and crafting elements to increase your chances of survival in a nasty fight. Quirky charm and humor to keep you smiling on your extraordinary adventure!

Ocean’s Heart is an action RPG featuring detailed pixel art with a heavy focus on exploration. In a lively world teeming with secrets and mysteries, Tilia sets out in search of her missing father. Follow the trail through the ruins of a flooded kingdom, shape the future of the current world, or keep your head down and focus on your own mission in this epic retro-inspired adventure! Explore a detailed and beautiful world, brimming with secrets hidden in misty forests, isolated mountain peaks, or saltwater marshes. Every area is filled with unique and meaningful sidequests, ancient mysteries, and dangers. Battle fearsome monsters and wield various weapons and ancient magic to defeat or outmaneuver them. Search for special materials to upgrade your weapons until you're demolishing monsters who once put up a fierce fight. Gather various items throughout the world to craft potions, upgrade weapons, and expand your ever-growing arsenal. GAME FEATURES Retro-inspired action RPG with modern trimmings. A lively and gorgeously pixeled world full of secrets free to explore at your own pace. Menacing enemies and tense boss fights that’ll keep you on your toes. An exciting array of weapons, spells, and abilities. Experiment to find your favorites for every situation and foe. Unique, character-driven sidequests with heartwarming or twisted stories that expand upon the world’s lore. Foraging and crafting elements to increase your chances of survival in a nasty fight. Quirky charm and humor to keep you smiling on your extraordinary adventure!

Ocean’s Heart is an action RPG featuring detailed pixel art with a heavy focus on exploration. In a lively world teeming with secrets and mysteries, Tilia sets out in search of her missing father. Follow the trail through the ruins of a flooded kingdom, shape the future of the current world, or keep your head down and focus on your own mission in this epic retro-inspired adventure! Explore a detailed and beautiful world, brimming with secrets hidden in misty forests, isolated mountain peaks, or saltwater marshes. Every area is filled with unique and meaningful sidequests, ancient mysteries, and dangers. Battle fearsome monsters and wield various weapons and ancient magic to defeat or outmaneuver them. Search for special materials to upgrade your weapons until you're demolishing monsters who once put up a fierce fight. Gather various items throughout the world to craft potions, upgrade weapons, and expand your ever-growing arsenal. GAME FEATURES Retro-inspired action RPG with modern trimmings. A lively and gorgeously pixeled world full of secrets free to explore at your own pace. Menacing enemies and tense boss fights that’ll keep you on your toes. An exciting array of weapons, spells, and abilities. Experiment to find your favorites for every situation and foe. Unique, character-driven sidequests with heartwarming or twisted stories that expand upon the world’s lore. Foraging and crafting elements to increase your chances of survival in a nasty fight. Quirky charm and humor to keep you smiling on your extraordinary adventure!

Critics
74
Steam
82
Metacritic
62

Score Breakdown

74.2

Critic Average

24 reviews

82

Steam User Score

1,472 reviews

62

Metacritic User Score

20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-8.3
Metacritic Disparity
+12.2
Combined Disparity
+2.0

Average of both sources

Review Timing

8 launch window (33%)16 late (67%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 24 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 74.2/100. Critics score this game 8.3 points lower than Steam users and 12.2 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 24)+
  1. Patrick SchmeesviaCat with Monocle
    Apr 5, 2022·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 82.5/100 · -2.5 ptsMetacritic 62/100 · +18.0 pts
  2. Rich CooperviaSwitchRPG
    Mar 30, 2022·Late review
    75/100View review
    Steam 82.5/100 · -7.5 ptsMetacritic 62/100 · +13.0 pts
  3. Antti NikkiläviaFintendo
    Mar 22, 2022·Late review
    60/100View review
    Steam 82.5/100 · -22.5 ptsMetacritic 62/100 · -2.0 pts
  4. Tanushri ShahviaGameffine
    Mar 4, 2022·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 82.5/100 · -2.5 ptsMetacritic 62/100 · +18.0 pts
  5. Richard YorkviaChalgyr's Game Room
    Feb 23, 2022·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 82.5/100 · +7.5 ptsMetacritic 62/100 · +28.0 pts