Sein can shoot Spirit Flames to combat enemies or break obstacles. As Ori, players must jump, climb, and use various other abilities to navigate the game's world. The player controls Ori, a white guardian spirit, and Sein, who is the light and eyes of the Spirit Tree. Ori and the Blind Forest is a 2D Metroidvania a platform game with an emphasis on exploration, collecting items and upgrades, and backtracking to previously inaccessible areas. The HUD at the bottom represents Ori's energy and health, as well as the progress towards the next level up. Gameplay screenshot showing Ori and Sein (blue orb above Ori's head). A direct sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, was announced during Electronic Entertainment Expo 2017 and was released on March 11, 2020. An expansion, called the Definitive Edition, was released in March 2016. Moon Studios co-founder Gennadiy Korol said the game was profitable for the company within a few weeks after its initial launch. The game was also dubbed as one of the titles that represented art in video games.

Upon release, the game received critical acclaim, with players praising the gameplay, art direction, story, action sequences, musical score, and environmental design. The game story was inspired by The Lion King and The Iron Giant, while some of the gameplay elements were inspired by the Rayman and Metroid franchises. The distribution rights to the game were acquired by Microsoft a year after the beginning of the game's development. The game was developed by Moon Studios, a collective organization without a set location. The game features a save system called 'Soul Links', which allows players to save their progress at will with limited resources, and an upgrade system that allows players to strengthen Ori's skills and abilities. Players are tasked to move between platforms and solve puzzles. Players assume control of Ori, a small white spirit, and Sein, the 'light and eyes' of the Forest's Spirit Tree. The game was released for Windows and Xbox One in March 2015, and for Nintendo Switch in September 2019. Ori and the Blind Forest is a platform-adventure Metroidvania video game developed by Moon Studios and published by Microsoft Studios.

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