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Tell Me Owl

Embark on an exciting journey in a top-down western shooter inspired by classic NES action games. Battle through handcrafted levels, buy abilities, upgrade weapons to face multi-phase bosses in a world where a man's best friend is his revolver.

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GlebG
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GlebG
Release
June 12, 2026
51 days ago
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About the Game

Tell Me Owl is a top-down western shooter inspired by classic NES action games, built for both casual and hardcore players. Battle your way through diverse regions - from old settlements and abandoned cathedrals to the abyss itself,  using one of four playable characters. Listen to the shaman’s advice or ignore it and try to overcome challenges on your own. Rush through levels or explore for side objectives, secrets and hidden encounters.

Experience a unique, immersive style of play: no HUD to distract you. Pay close attention to audio/visual cues to survive.

Faster, Higher, Stronger

Visit the local shop to upgrade your character’s stats and purchase helpful items that will appear directly in levels. Pick them up during your run to become as deadly as possible. Some items are hidden and can only be revealed when you get close enough.

Want to return and crush an earlier boss with your new power? No problem - buy a cart and ride straight into the fight.

Face Multi-Phase Bosses

Challenge unique bosses who evolve through multiple stages, shifting their patterns and forcing you to adapt on the fly. Need an even greater challenge? “Talk” to the fox and begin the boss fight with only 1 HP left in exchange for a valuable reward.

Before tackling mini-bosses, search for a contract and earn extra coins - after all, you can never have too many.

Here We Come Again…

Replay previous levels with better upgrades, a different character or a new outfit to uncover missed secrets, improve your completion times or finish side-quests or mini-games. Who knows what you might discover?

Game Features

  • Classic action from the NES/SNES era with modern features

  • Several unlockable heroes

  • Unlockable costumes, skills and weapon enhancements

  • Optional side quests

  • A unique game experience without a UI - immerse yourself in the story and action so nothing distracts you

  • Hidden secrets

  • Bosses and mini-bosses with multiple phases

  • Multiple playthroughs of unlocked levels

and much more!

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