Praised by 82% of Players, This Zelda-Like Action RPG Costs Less Than $3 on Steam

Ocean’s Heart is an action RPG in which you play as Tilia, a young woman searching for her missing father. Developed by Max Mraz, the game centers on exploration and combat.

To find your father, you must follow his trail and travel through the ruins of a flooded kingdom. Whether you’re exploring forests, saltwater marshes, or mountain peaks, you’ll need to complete various quests. Some quests let you uncover secrets and learn about the history of this world.

As noted, combat plays a major role, and you’ll face numerous enemies as well as bosses. Use a variety of weapons and upgrade them with materials to gain the upper hand. Spells can also help you depending on the type of enemy.

Although it has only 1,520 reviews on Steam, 82% of them are positive. On Metacritic, it holds a Metascore of 79 despite a mixed user score of 6.3. This game is heavily inspired by The Legend of Zelda, as noted by The Indie Game Verkkosivusto: “Being an RPG heavily inspired by the classic The Legend of Zelda series, Ocean’s Heart shares many common traits with its muse.”

It is praised for its rich world and numerous gameplay mechanics. The combat and puzzles are also appreciated, as is the story. However, the controls are considered poor, and the hitboxes have been criticized. In addition, some players mention that the game becomes repetitive as they progress.

Disclaimer: Notebookcheck is not responsible for price changes carried out by retailers. The discounted price or deal mentioned in this item was available at the time of writing and may be subject to time restrictions and/or limited unit availability.

Alexis Stegmann – Tech Writer – 840 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2025

I’ve been working in the field of web writing for several years, and I’m passionate about keeping readers up to date with the latest news on astronomy, technology, the world of video games and other exciting subjects. In particular, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a number of websites, which has enabled me to cover a wide range of subjects. In my personal life, I’m passionate about a wide range of subjects, including astronomy, video games, history and science. I’m also drawn to psychology, which is a subject that deserves greater documentation and recognition.