A Story About Birds (2024)

Developer: bernie wick
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You spend a gentle day on a farm gathering resources, building bird shelters, and feeding hungry birds in a pixelated, old-school, and unhurried management loop.

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What players say

Players describe A Story About Birds as a cozy, short game where each run lasts about an hour and everything resets. They praise the cute pixel art and relaxing music, but note that uncovering all secrets requires multiple playthroughs. Some find the timed mini-games surprisingly challenging, and players split on whether the loop feels relaxing or stressful.

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