Unofficial game guide

Owlboy

An unofficial guide to Owlboy.

Owlboy gameplay: flight, carrying and gunners

Owlboy mixes flight with platforming. Otus can fly freely and carry almost anything, including his friends. Friends you recruit act as gunners: Otus carries them and they fire for him, and each one has unique abilities. Choosing who to carry is how you fight and solve problems.

Written and reviewed by Owlboy Editorial Team ยท Updated 2 November 2026

Owlboy screenshot: Otus flying through a purple cave with green enemies.
Official Steam screenshot: Otus flying through a purple cave with green enemies.
MechanicWhat it does
FlightExplore the open skies and floating islands
Carry anythingPick up objects and friends
GunnersCarried friends attack for Otus
Unique abilitiesEach gunner plays differently
Owlboy screenshot: floating islands with a graveyard and willow tree.
Official Steam screenshot: floating islands with a graveyard and willow tree.