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Birds of War is a multiplayer tactical shooter game with a comedy theme. It was developed by HexNest Games and was released on July 22, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

A Shoebill just headbutted your teammate into a tree. A Crow is halfway home with your last egg, and every enemy on the map can hear you losing it over voice chat. WELCOME TO BIRDS OF WAR 3v3v3 aerial combat. Nine birds, three nests, one goal: the team with the most eggs in their nest at the end wins. NO EGG LEFT BEHIND Raid enemy nests, extract their eggs, bring them home, and defend your own nes…

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 367 reviews
gameplay13 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions

  • Unique and humorous concept combining aerial combat and team-based 3v3v3 egg conquest gameplay with multiple modes adding variety.
  • Engaging and skillful combat mechanics with fluid flight controls and a high skill ceiling that rewards mastery.
  • Strong social elements including proximity voice chat for dynamic player interaction and customization options that enhance fun without pay-to-win elements.
  • Very small and declining player base causing long matchmaking times, repetitive matches against the same highly skilled players, and difficulty for new players to find balanced games.
  • Unmoderated and highly toxic community with frequent use of racial slurs and harassment over voice chat, negatively impacting player experience.
  • Lack of multiple accessible game modes in quickplay, no ranked matchmaking, some gameplay bugs, and no support for certain platforms like Steam Deck limit usability and longevity.
  • gameplay

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    54% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The gameplay is fast-paced, engaging, and offers a unique blend of aerial PvP combat with solid, smooth mechanics that balance casual fun and high skill mastery. Communication plays a key role, enhancing multiplayer dynamics, while the game’s optimization and variety keep the experience fresh and addictive. Some players note minor mechanical issues and a high skill ceiling that may be challenging but ultimately rewarding.

    • “Infected offers another variation on the basic combat mechanics and helps diversify multiplayer sessions.”
    • “Nearby players can hear one another regardless of whether they are allies or enemies, meaning communication itself becomes part of the gameplay.”
    • “Just enough stupidness for casual fun and enough mechanics for a high skill ceiling to master your bird.”
    • “Game mechanics are alright, pretty average when it comes to indie games.”
    • “The mechanics literally deserve a medal for the biggest piece of nonsense to hit Steam.”
    • “Most of the common complaints people have about higher-tier birds come down to mechanics that the game forces you to master.”
  • humor

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is widely praised for its humor, blending comedy seamlessly with competitive gameplay. Players frequently highlight funny elements such as amusing voice chat moments, quirky emotes, and humorous sound effects, adding a lighthearted charm to an otherwise strategic experience.

    • “The concept is immediately humorous, but underneath the comedy is a competitive structure that asks players to balance mobility, aggression, defense, and teamwork.”
    • “I wasn't expecting much, but I was surprised how funny, challenging, competitive, and well put together this is.”
    • “Winning a 3v3v3 only to immediately get split up and play against your old teammates the next match is hilarious.”
  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally praised as great, with realistic movements and physics that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the unique maps and smooth performance, even on mid-range PCs. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's enjoyment.

    • “Great graphics, phenomenal gameplay, and hilarious!”
    • “Its very fun and good graphics people know how to cooperate since there is proximity chat. The maps are unique with good views. The waiting time to get in a game is short, lasting 30 seconds to a minute. Overall, this is a ten out of ten.”
    • “Its got great graphics and physics mechanics.”
  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Optimization is praised for being solid, delivering smooth and exciting gameplay that honors classic design. While controller support is available, it may not equate to full handheld optimization. The focus remains on player skill over monetized advantages, ensuring fair competitive balance.

    • “Optimization is rock solid, gameplay is fresh and pretty exciting, and it all pays homage to an era when AI generated content wasn't something to fear.”
    • “Controller users should also be aware that controller support is not necessarily the same as an entirely handheld-optimized experience.”
    • “Cosmetic monetization is also preferable to selling competitive advantages, since success in a PvP environment should remain tied to player performance rather than purchased statistical power.”
  • monetization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users prefer monetization focused on cosmetics rather than selling competitive advantages, ensuring that success in PvP depends on player skill rather than purchased power. They also emphasize the importance of developers listening to player feedback and maintaining a fair experience.

    • “Cosmetic monetization is preferable to selling competitive advantages, as success in a PvP environment should depend on player performance rather than purchased power.”
    • “Clean it up a little, don't emphasize microtransactions for a paid experience, and most importantly: listen to your players!”
  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's colorful visuals create a playful and lighthearted atmosphere, complemented by a third-person viewpoint that enhances spatial awareness during fast-paced aerial combat.

    • “The colorful presentation suits the intentionally unserious atmosphere, while the third-person viewpoint provides a useful perspective for tracking nearby opponents during hectic aerial battles.”
  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is not the main focus of the game, with limited emphasis on story-driven campaigns, solo progression, or offline play. Players seeking a strong narrative experience may find it lacking.

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The provided text does not offer relevant information or opinions about the game's music, making it impossible to summarize this aspect based on the given input.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game currently suffers from stability issues and bugs typical of a recent release, compounded by a small player base that affects matchmaking quality.

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Birds of War is a tactical shooter game with comedy theme. Common tags for Birds of War include indie, nature, third person, hero shooter, combat and others.

Birds of War is available on PC and Windows.

Birds of War was released on July 22, 2026.

Birds of War was developed by HexNest Games.

Birds of War has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Birds of War for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Birds of War is a multiplayer game.

Similar games include THE FINALS, Shotgun Farmers, BattleBit Remastered, Quantum League, Knockout City and others.