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Pie in the Sky

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100%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
100% User Score Based on 77 reviews

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About Pie in the Sky

Pie in the Sky is a single player arcade role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Monster Shop Games and was released on February 2, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

G'day mate! You're an Australian Magpie now - and you know what that means! Steal food, menace random blokes, find a new home for your chicks, then go out and spread a little more mayhem and destruction across the Land Down Under! Pie in the Sky is the power fantasy you never knew you needed. Enjoy an old school action-arcade game where you are a representative of Australia's dominant species -…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews
humor9 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Nostalgic Tony Hawk-style gameplay with an Australian magpie twist offers a unique and entertaining experience.
  • Charming retro PS2-era graphics and soundtrack effectively capture the Australian suburban atmosphere and culture.
  • Fun and satisfying arcade-style action with humorous objectives, combos, and plenty of secrets to discover.
  • Controls can feel clunky, sluggish, and awkward at first, with difficulty aiming swoops precisely, sometimes requiring practice to master.
  • The game is relatively short with limited long-term content beyond replaying missions for higher scores.
  • Some objectives can be frustrating or overly challenging, and cosmetic unlocks may feel grindy.

  • humor

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

    The game's humor is praised for being genuinely hilarious and cleverly integrated, enhancing the gameplay without overshadowing it. Its uniquely Australian theme offers plenty of clever references and exaggerated comedic moments, making for an enjoyable and distinctly funny experience.

    • “Extremely funny, Pie in the Sky is the quintessential Aussie experience (providing you are a magpie, of course), chock full of references only the true blue will get.”
    • “✔️ Comedy without overdoing it - the humor supports the gameplay rather than interrupting it.”
    • “The theme is incredible and unique, and the game is jam packed with humor.”

  • story

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The story features a retro PS2-era, arcade-inspired design with fast-paced, Tony Hawk-style mission flows focused on short, linked objectives rather than open-world exploration. Players embody an aggressive Australian magpie, completing quirky, time-limited missions in iconic locations, but the narrative lacks long-term engagement beyond replaying missions for higher scores.

    • “Tony Hawk-style mission flow - objectives are structured in short runs where you link actions together instead of just flying aimlessly.”
    • “It leans into retro PS2-era visuals and fast movement with mission structures that feel inspired by classic arcade design rather than open-world wandering.”
    • “Limited long-term pull - once you clear the mission list, there is not much left beyond replaying for higher scores.”
    • “Each run gives you three minutes to be a menace in a variety of ways - ruining beach volleyball, divebombing supporters at an AFL match, as well as the general missions of collecting items and food for your babies.”
    • “Objectives are structured in short runs where you link actions together instead of just flying aimlessly, which limits story depth and engagement.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The graphics nostalgically emulate the PS2-era with retro visuals and fast-paced arcade-inspired design, effectively capturing an early 2000s vibe. While charming and fitting the game's style, there are occasional graphical glitches and clipping, though these do not significantly detract from the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are nostalgic and the audio is that exact blend of repeating arcade bops and not-quite-perfect loops that captures the PS2 feel they were going for.”
    • “It leans into retro PS2-era visuals and fast movement with mission structures that feel inspired by classic arcade design rather than open-world wandering.”
    • “The graphics and sound effects take you back to the early 2000s, and it's impossible not to read everything in a heavily Aussie accent.”
    • “There is quite a bit of jankiness (clipping, graphical hiccups, etc.). Nothing serious enough to ruin the experience, but worth noting.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its seamless blend of humor and mechanics, offering an enjoyable Tony Hawk-style flying and swooping experience that is easy to learn but challenging to master. Its arcady, combo-focused style provides satisfying and engaging gameplay reminiscent of classic skateboarding games.

    • “Once you get more skilled with the flying and swooping mechanics it feels so good to get large combos.”
    • “Comedy without overdoing it - the humor supports the gameplay rather than interrupting it.”
    • “Seriously though: bird + Tony Hawk style gameplay feels like an actual stroke of genius.”
    • “Not only is the gameplay easy to pick up, it then takes a bit of craft to try to master it which I'll keep working on.”

  • music

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

    The game's music features a catchy, lively soundtrack that blends Crash Bandicoot-style tunes with Tony Hawk-inspired rhythms, perfectly complementing its unique Australian-themed setting. The memorable bird calls and playful vibes add charm and enhance the overall immersive experience.

    • “This game is a delight - the soundtrack, the Aussie vibes, the charming PS2 graphics, the opportunity to be an airborne menace.”
    • “Also, the soundtrack bops and the bird can wear a cute hat <3”
    • “Crash Bandicoot style music meets Tony Hawk's style missions but you are a magpie in iconic Australian locations.”

  • grinding

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

    Grinding for cosmetic unlocks is considered excessive, making the process feel slower and more tedious than expected for a game designed around light, quick fun.

  • atmosphere

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

    The game effectively captures a nostalgic, sun-drenched Australian atmosphere, creating an immersive and authentic environment.

    • “The game captures that nostalgic, sun-drenched Aussie atmosphere perfectly.”

  • emotional

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

    Users find the game emotionally engaging, with moments of charm and comfort, such as discovering an emotional support gnome, despite some initial challenges adapting to PC controls without a controller.

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Pie in the Sky is a arcade role playing game with comedy theme. Common tags for Pie in the Sky include indie, score attack, linear, nature, third person and others.

Pie in the Sky is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Pie in the Sky was released on February 2, 2026.

Pie in the Sky was developed by Monster Shop Games.

Pie in the Sky has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Pie in the Sky for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Pie in the Sky is a single player game.

Similar games include TY the Tasmanian Tiger, Corn Kidz 64, Super Kiwi 64, TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2, Driftwood and others.