30 Birds

About

30 Birds is a puzzle-driven adventure where you navigate Lantern City's labyrinth of rotating lanterns to collect 30 talking birds. As Zig, you wander through shifting 2D and 3D environments, solving environmental puzzles to thwart a mad scientist and rescue the bird goddess Simurgh. Each area teems with eccentric characters including a stand-up-comedian hoopoe named Hoop. The puzzles tie directly to the city's surreal layout, requiring you to manipulate lantern positions to progress. The game's art style merges hand-drawn Persian miniature aesthetics with a vibrant color palette, creating a world that feels both ancient and whimsical. The soundtrack blends ska, dub, and reggae rhythms to match the playful tone. While the narrative leans into absurdist humor and folklore, the core loop of exploration and problem-solving keeps things brisk. Early access builds on Steam show steady engagement, with players praising its charm and inventive level design.

Storyline

Lantern City is on the verge of disaster: the Goddess Simurgh has been kidnapped by the evil Scientist! 30 Birds is a narrative puzzle game laid out on the surface of rotating lanterns. Wander through a gorgeous world inspired by Persian art, meet quirky birds, and solve puzzles to rescue Simurgh. A court of feathers In 30 Birds, you play as Zig, a young detective sent to bustling Lantern City to track down The Scientist. Alongside Hoop, a talented hoopoe stand-up comedian, you'll encounter a whole madhouse of feathered friends and quirky characters as you explore dazzling Lantern City from top to bottom. Solve a variety of puzzles to foil the plans of the obnoxious Scientist behind the kidnapping to save the bird Goddess Simurgh.