Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee game cover

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Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee

A cinematic stealth platformer where a gentle slave risks everything to free his people.

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About Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee is the 1997 cinematic platformer that introduced the world to the Oddworld universe, one of gaming's strangest and most memorable creations. You play Abe, a gentle Mudokon slave in a meat-processing factory who discovers his kind are about to be turned into the company's new product — and decides to escape and rescue as many of his fellow Mudokons as he can. The game is a stealth-puzzle platformer: Abe is fragile, so you avoid enemies rather than fight, using possession abilities, timing, and careful movement to sneak past guards and solve environmental puzzles. Its cinematic cutscenes, grotesque but lovable art direction, and haunting atmosphere were ahead of their time. The game is famous for its difficulty, its moral themes, and the unforgettable chant that frees your people. It spawned a series that continues to this day.

Game details

CTRLControls
Open the official page, wait for the host to load, then follow the controls and prompts shown inside the game.
DEVSupported devices
Desktop, mobile, and tablet browsers where the destination page supports play.
CATCategory
Platformer
SRCSource
Wikipedia.
LINKAccess
Playable browser link.
UPDUpdated
Link verified in 2026.

How to play

Click Open Official Site, let the external game host load in a new tab, then follow the controls shown there. If the host is slow, return to ShouyouRadar and try another game from the same category.

Oddworld Abe's Oddysee FAQ

Is Abe's Oddysee free?

No — it is a paid classic, available as New 'n' Tasty (a remake) on modern platforms, and the original on Steam and GOG.

What kind of game is Abe's Oddysee?

A stealth-focused cinematic platformer with puzzle-solving — Abe is defenseless, so avoiding enemies is key.

Do I need to play the other Oddworld games?

No — Abe's Oddysee is the first game and the perfect starting point.

Is Abe's Oddysee hard?

Yes — it is notoriously challenging, with precise platforming and trial-and-error stealth.

What is the remake?

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty (2014) is a full remake with modern graphics while preserving the original's design.