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Birds Aren't Real: The Game

77% positive · 561 Steam reviews · released Sep 8, 2023 · by USC Games

AdventureCasualBirdsSandboxExplorationCartoonStylizedAlternate History

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Performance & stability36% positive · 53 mentions
“Its a cute game that's relatively short and very simple/linear. you unlock hats from collectables and finishing quests and there's always at least one silly thing on the screen while you play. My only gripe is the soft locking that can…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
Difficulty & balance33% positive · 39 mentions
“I appreciate the commitment to the bit. This was funny. Short game. Maybe 20 min, not much in the way of goals, story and progression. You are a government spy bird stuck in a city known for being very anti bird. You reset when you hit a…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 1 h played
Story & writing83% positive · 18 mentions
“I appreciate the commitment to the bit. This was funny. Short game. Maybe 20 min, not much in the way of goals, story and progression. You are a government spy bird stuck in a city known for being very anti bird. You reset when you hit a…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 1 h played
Gameplay & mechanics88% positive · 16 mentions
“Birds Aren't Real: The Game is an okay and pretty short stylized, adventure game, so the story. You’re a mechanical bird and your job is to spy on people. The likes, the gameplay is pretty good you go around doing little missions with your…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
Visuals & audio77% positive · 13 mentions
“Birds Aren't Real: The Game is an okay and pretty short stylized, adventure game, so the story. You’re a mechanical bird and your job is to spy on people. The likes, the gameplay is pretty good you go around doing little missions with your…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played

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Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

Art style

CartoonStylized

Structure

SandboxOpen world

Mood & themes

FunnyCute

How you play together

Single-player

Platform features

Full controller support

Business model

Free to play

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