Murderlings

About

You play as a murder of crows in this arcade game from Swofl. Guide each bird to snatch food before hunger turns your flock into a funeral. Released in 2015 for PC, it’s a single-player loop of scavenging and survival. Originally a jam entry for IndieCade's 2015 Community Jam, it turns the concept of teamwork into a frantic, every-bird-for-themselves race. What sets Murderlings apart is its sharp balance of chaos and control. Each crow acts independently but you steer their paths to maximize loot. The tension of managing a group with a shared fate creates a surprisingly deep experience. Though brief, it’s gained a cult following for its clever twist on the “murder” theme, blending frantic action with the cold math of survival. Its tight design and escalating difficulty keep runs feeling fresh despite the short runtime.