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Thirsty Bird

A retro-ish, rhythm-ish game about catching raindrops and dodging hazards with an unusual two-level control scheme. You've got to try it to understand it.

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January 16, 2025
1 year and 197 days ago
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About the Game

Hang in there, thirsty bird.

It gets hot out in the desert. So what's a flightless chick to do but rely on the mercurial blessings of the clouds above? Hang in there, thirsty bird; the sands are alive, and you might just find an unlikely ally lurking beneath.

A retro-ish rhythm-ish game about catching raindrops.

Dodge, weave, and catch with an unusual two-level control scheme. Use the rhythm of the skies to help your timing. Go with the flow and let your hands learn to work together. It feels a little like learning a musical instrument. This game is hard to master, but the levels are gentle -- you can do it!

Catchy little tunes to keep you in the zone.

Five environments (and counting!) each with its own unique mechanic and song, plus a harder version for challenge junkies. Plus, you can import custom levels, and write your own with the dead-simple BirdScript chart system! It's real easy, I promise.