Simulators, strategies and pigeons
A free collection of six independent games that explore the “simulator” genre from the most unexpected angles. From a medieval carrier pigeon to an alternative Slavic realm, from flower breeding to stick collecting — this games offers six unique gameplay experiences created by indie teams
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Simulators, Strategies & Pigeons
A free collection of six independent games that explore the “simulator” genre from the most unexpected angles.
From a medieval carrier pigeon to an alternative Slavic realm, from flower breeding to stick collecting — Simulators, Strategies & Pigeons offers six unique gameplay experiences created by indie teams. Each game stands on its own and dives into a different aspect of simulation: humor, emotion, exploration, or strategy.
💌 Carrier Pigeon Simulator
Experience like a brave bird in the Middle Ages! Deliver letters between warring villages, evade obstacles, collect golden eggs! Establish peace and prosperity on the island!
Genre: Simulator / Action-Adventure
Setting: Medieval era
Mechanics: Time management, quests, flight navigation
📰 Unbelievable Times
You're a tabloid editor who's made a career faking stories about the paranormal — until it turns out they’re all true. Reptiloids are real. And now… you work for them.
Genre: Simulator / Strategy
Setting: 1960s America, sci-fi
Features: Satirical narrative, political absurdity, aliens
🍂 Stay Strong!
A meditative game about routine and the inner experience of someone going through a difficult time. No preaching — just repeated days filled with small acts of effort and emotion.
Genre: Atmospheric Simulator
Setting: Real life
Features: Metaphorical mini-games, emotional progression, growing cycles
🌸 BloomWake
A cozy fantasy simulator about magical flower breeding. Manage your own shop, bring life back to an industrial gray city, and rediscover beauty through creativity and kindness.
Genre: Flower breeding & shop management simulator
Setting: Miyazaki-style fantasy world
Features: Relaxing gameplay, collection, emotional storytelling
🌲 This is my stick
You find the perfect stick. Name it. Post it on a fake Reddit feed. Get upvotes. Explore forests, collect sticks, and earn the respect of your fellow stick fans.
Genre: Cozy exploration / Collection
Setting: Procedurally generated natural biomes
Features: Humor, attention to detail, relaxing pace
🏰 Kings and...
A simulator of leadership without absolute power. You are a regional ruler in an alternative version of early medieval Rus. Your party is your only true tool — use it wisely.
Genre: Strategy / Simulation
Setting: Alternative early-medieval Rus
Features: Limited resources, recon and raids, semi-autonomous world
Additional info
🎮 Platform: Windows
⏱️ Playtime: 15+ minutes per game
🧩 Genres: Simulators, Strategy, Adventure, Exploration, Meditative
🆓 Price: Free
👥 Developed by: Independent teams GD GUILD with the support of SUITD 'RESP' community
