A Bird Story is a Adventure, RPG game from Freebird Games with a 84% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Freebird Games
- Release year
- 2014
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $0.79
- Review signal
- 84% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: XP, Vista, 7, 8 Processor: > Intel Pentium III 800 MHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 1024×768 High Color + DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 200 MB available space Additional Notes: Usually runs on anything more than a baked potato.
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X 10.6.8 Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD 2400 or comparable Storage: 200 MB available space Additional Notes: Usually runs on anything more than a baked potato.
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or higher Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD 2400 or comparable Storage: 200 MB available space Additional Notes: This too usually runs on anything more than a baked potato; but one that you'd have to do the baking yourself and potentially tasting better afterwards.
From Steam reviews
Review notes
A Bird Story is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, narrative adventure, pixel art, and short game.
Best for players who want emotional story, pixel art, strong atmosphere, and narrative adventure.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
melancholic
ToneThe emotional register is quieter, sadder, or bittersweet.
Steam review snapshots
So, this is more of an interactive story telling walking simulator rather than an actual gameplay, and its a short story about…It is really well made, do give it a try as this game takes you on a emotional roller coaster!It’s a short game, yes, but it does not waste your time and leaves you thinking.Its pixel art style is soft and expressive, blending muted tones with dreamlike transitions that blur the boundaries between reality and imagination.Why it fits
Best for players who want a compact, story-led experience with emotional tone and pixel art. It offers a narrative adventure feel, strong atmosphere, and a melancholic emotional story in a short format.
Who might skip it
Skip it if you want systems-heavy gameplay or a long game.