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I don't think think there are any intentional similarities between Avatar and Oddworld, but there are some interesting thematic similarities.
For instance, the navi, like the mudokons, seem to be free of all consuming capitalism.
The humans have lost touch with their connection nature as the glukons have.
I'm sure there are more. There are perhaps more interesting similarities that i am missing in my tired state.
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Actually, the industrial VS native story has been done countless times. Oddworld wasn't the first to use that element in their story, nor will Avatar be the last.
The two worlds are in fact very much alike, though. The natives are very spiritually guided and have a deep important connection to the wild animals while the industrialists are very greedy, bad and technologically very advanced. I suppose you could argue that Avatar is a blend between Dances with Wolves and Oddworld.
And yes I saw Avatar in 3D. Gave my a small headache after a while but it was pretty awesome.