Underplayed Gems

BigChick (2021)

BigChick cover
Developer
Maxim Nuriev, Volodymyr "Wolod" Yakubovych
Publisher
Maxim Nuriev
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual
Rating
5.0 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 36 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic and chaotic scramble to save cute pixel chickens from rising waters and bandit foxes, with a doomsday atmosphere softened by comical charm.

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What players say

Players describe it as a mix of action and puzzle, often comparing it to Lemmings with a frantic real-time twist. You protect chicks from hazards, using abilities like speed boosts and terrain manipulation. Many note the challenge ramps up despite the cute look, and the variety of level mechanics keeps things interesting.

Screenshots

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