Underplayed Gems

Pigeon's Mission (2025)

Pigeon's Mission cover
Developer
Glowing Cheetah Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 46 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gentle, whimsical 2D platformer with a handmade charm and light comedic beats, feeling like a child's sketch come to life.

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What players say

Players praise the tight controls and pixel art, comparing it to Sega Genesis platformers. The weapon system is surprisingly deep, turning the game into resource management. Players split on difficulty: some call it forgiving, others say certain bosses are a huge skill wall. Several note the game is brief with about 21 levels, and a few wish movement was faster.

Trailer

Screenshots

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