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About Pigeon: A Love Story
Pigeon: A Love Story is a quirky indie simulator where you play as a pigeon searching for romance in a crowded urban world. Developed by Wristwork, it blends exploration with lightweight decision-making as you navigate parks, rooftops, and alleyways to interact with other pigeons. Released in 2026 for PC, Linux, and Mac, the game thrives on absurdity and minimalist design. You’ll collect seeds, dodge predators, and flirt with potential mates, all while trying to stand out in a sea of identical birds. It’s a deadpan comedy about loneliness and connection, wrapped in a pigeon-shaped package. Perfect for fans of experimental indies, though not for those seeking high stakes.
Gameplay
The core loop revolves around wandering open spaces, pecking for food, and initiating awkward pigeon "conversations" through button prompts. You track potential mates via a tiny heart icon, then follow them through environmental puzzles like avoiding trash cans or timing escapes from humans. Progression feels slow, average playtime hits 12.5 hours, per community data, but the charm lies in the mundane tasks. Controls are click-and-move, with occasional QTEs for interactions. The single-player mode lacks traditional objectives beyond finding your "one," though hidden achievements (32 total) unlock for niche actions like stealing a sandwich. Sessions often blend boredom and sudden bursts of absurd drama, like evading a cat or getting trapped in a birdcage.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 78% positive, with a community score of 7.2/10. 42% finish the game, spending an average of 12.5 hours. Moods are split: 58% amused, 29% weirded out, and 13% oddly invested. Reviews highlight its "bizarrely charming way to waste an afternoon" and "more meditative than frustrating." Critics pans it as "a gimmick that overstays its welcome," but fans praise its deadpan humor. Achievement completion sits at 68% overall, with the hardest being "True Love Found" (12% completion rate). The game’s polarizing vibe, equal parts hilarious and existential, has sparked debates about its place in the indie canon.
PlayPile's Take
Pigeon: A Love Story is $19.99, and its value depends on your sense of humor. If you enjoy slow-burn absurdity and don’t mind a lack of structure, it’s a low-stakes distraction with 32 achievements to chase. Critics aren’t all sold, but the 42% completion rate suggests enough stickiness to justify the price. Skip it if you want direction or depth, but try it if you’re curious about a game where falling in love means sharing a crumb. Not a classic, but a conversation starter, and that’s kind of the point.
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