Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 60 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 11 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 10 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 280 sampled reviews
Based on 401 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 280 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
71% of themes are praise29% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
60 of 280 sampled reviews raised it
Drill Bird is a small but remarkably heartfelt indie experience that uses its simple mechanics to tell a gentle story about effort, care, and perseverance.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
11 of 280 sampled reviews raised it
The art style is minimalistic, leaning toward simple shapes, soft color palettes, and small animations that highlight the bird’s vulnerability and determination.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
10 of 280 sampled reviews raised it
If you want a short but sweet experience and a wholesome ending, would recommend!
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
8 of 280 sampled reviews raised it
If you’re in the mood for a brief but rewarding indie gem with a big heart, gentle challenge, and some of the cutest sound design around, this little digging adventure is well worth it—especially if you’re looking to relax with something sweet and sincere for an afternoon.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
6 of 280 sampled reviews raised it
This gives way to fun puzzle design, pleasant little secrets and a very clean difficulty curve.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay60 reviews
Graphics11 reviews
Story10 reviews
Audio8 reviews
Difficulty6 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls80% still recommend
Steam Deck100% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
- Gamepad Recommended
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$3.98
The lowest we've tracked is $1.61.
5 points recordedtoday · $3.98
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