Fans were first introduced to Oddworld with the launch of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee for the PlayStation 1 in 1997, with developers planning to release a pentalogy of games, but after the first two main titles this idea was scrapped. Interestingly enough, this series has nearly as many canceled titles as it does titles that were released. Despite this strange occurrence, the franchise has a firm fan following and boasts several games to its name.

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Additionally, in 2016, a new title to the franchise was announced, Oddworld: Soulstorm. Though this game has already been delayed several times, it was recently shown at Sony's Future of Gaming event, kindling a stir within the fanbase. The Oddworld games have spanned many consoles over the years and it's time they were ranked on just how good they were.

10 Oddworld Adventures

Oddworld Adventures released for the Nintendo Gameboy in 1998 as a handheld version of the popular PlayStation title. Because the Gameboy had greater limitations on performance and functionality, this scaled-down port was a reduced version, consisting of only one area, the wilderness, meaning that there is no part of the game that takes place in RuptureFarms.

Additionally, most of the story content is cut from this version, which instead has a premise that revolves around Paramonia and Abe completing tasks and trials. Furthermore, though there were many Mudokons in the original PlayStation version, other than Abe himself and Big Face, this port only had one other Mudokon for Abe to sing passwords to.

9 Oddworld Aventures II

Oddworld Adventures II released for the GameBoy Color in 2000 and was a handheld version of the PlayStation title Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus from 1998, which was the sequel to Abe's Oddysee. As this game was released on Nintendo's newer console at the time that had better capabilities, it featured greatly improved gameplay over the original Oddworld Adventures.

This game was a more faithful scaled-down port of the PlayStation version, this time featuring several areas and including the multiple Mudokons that you could rescue, but it was still reduced in terms of original content. Like its predecessor, Oddworld Adventures II also features GameSpeak options, where the playable character gives commands, but this game featured more complex options.

8 Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee

Following on from the other scaled-down handheld ports, Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee released for the GameBoy Advance in 2003 as a handheld version of the Xbox game, which released in 2012. Like the other handheld versions, this game featured considerably reduced content and gameplay when compared to the original Xbox version of Munch's Oddysee.

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Similar to the other hand-held titles, this game didn't receive the best reviews, though it's worth noting that its gameplay was an improvement on its GameBoy predecessors.

7 Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee

Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee released for the Xbox in 2012, taking the place of the second title in the pentalogy series, though it was the third Oddworld title overall after Abe's Exoddus. The game takes place after Abe's Exoddus and sees Abe helping out Munch, the last living Gabbit, who seeks to save the remaining Gabbit eggs from destruction to save his race. In return, Munch helps Abe in freeing other Mudokons.

Originally the game was announced to release for the PlayStation 2, but it ultimately became an original Xbox exclusive instead. Its gameplay is similar to the other Oddworld titles, though it added new races and new abilities.

6 Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath

Oddworld Inhabitants decided to mix things up with its next Oddworld release, creating an action-adventure shooting game in the form of Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath that released for the Xbox in 2005. The game follows the famed bounty hunter Stranger as he seeks to collect bounties on wanted outlaws and earn enough money for a mysterious operation.

The game used both first and third-person mode, with it being an FPS at times, while in third-person view it's more of an action-adventure title with the player controlling Stranger to jump, climb, and perform melee combat moves. Though the game was positively received, it did not sell as well as intended and was considered a commercial failure.

5 Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee HD

Munch and Abe received some much-needed love with the release of Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee HD in 2012 for PlayStation 3, with a PlayStation Vita version following a few months later. The game was also later released for PC, mobile devices, and the Nintendo Switch some years later.

This HD version added enhanced 720p visuals, additional bonus content, better-detailed character models, and remastered dialogue. The great thing about HD remasters like this is that it often opens up the game to a whole new range of players, as previously it was an Xbox exclusive, but now many more console owners can experience the adventures of Abe and his aquatic friend Munch.

4 Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD

Stranger also received a much-needed makeover and was given an HD version when Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD released in 2011 for PC and PlayStation 3. It later released for PlayStation Vita and finally the Nintendo Switch earlier this year. This relieved many Nintendo fans who had previously missed out, as in 2013 a Wii U version had been announced but it never came to fruition. A mobile build was also released in 2014.

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Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD features brand new visuals, remastered dialogue, richer environments, and enhanced character models to create a more immersive and enjoyable experience for players.

3 Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee

The game that started it all, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee released in 1999 for the PlayStation to positive reviews and it went on to win multiple awards. The only criticism of the game seemed to be how difficult it was, and that's a love-hate relationship for a lot of players, with many liking a challenge.

This 2D cinematic platformer game followed the Mudokon Abe, a worker at RuptureFarms, who discovers that Mudokons are soon to be put on the menu. This starts Abe's journey to rescue his fellow Mudokons, going on a spiritual journey to attain the power of a demi-god in the process to save his people.

2 Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus released in 1998 for the PlayStation as a sequel to Abe's Oddysee and directly follows on from the first game's events. This time, Abe discovers that the Glukkons have turned their attention to a Mudokon burial ground, excavating the bones to make Soulstorm Brew and using blind Mudokon slaves in the process.

This sequel also received critical acclaim and won awards, much like its predecessor, and it was also praised for its improvements on the original, most notably the ability to quick-save wherever you want. The forthcoming title, Oddworld: Soulstorm, is planned to be a reimagining of Abe's Exoddus.

1 Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New 'n' Tasty

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New 'n' Tasty released in 2015 for the PlayStation 4 and is a full remake of the platformer game Abe's Oddysee. It later released for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, and mobile devices in the following years.

The game was entirely re-made from the ground up, featuring beautiful 3D graphics, enhanced gameplay, a new difficulty setting, and more. There are additional secrets to find, new puzzles, and various cosmetic changes such as Abe returning to his original four-fingered design, rather than the three-fingered variant that released in Japan.

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