Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee is a puzzle-platformer where you guide a defenseless worker through an industrial meat-processing facility trying to kill him. Abe can't fight—he dies in one hit—so you'll sneak past guards, time jumps over grinders, and throw rocks to distract patrols. His one trick: chanting to possess enemies, letting you control their guns or bodies to clear paths and solve environmental puzzles. Pre-rendered backgrounds give each screen a distinct look, and cutscenes between areas advance the escape plot. Success depends on memorizing patrol patterns and using possession strategically. It's trial-and-error design—you'll retry screens often—but figuring out the correct sequence feels satisfying. Suits players who enjoy methodical stealth-puzzle hybrids where one mistake resets progress.