The Bench

About

The Bench is a single player casual simulation game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Voxel Studios and was released on October 24, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Relax on a park bench, find hidden objects, solve quirky puzzles, and fend off pesky pigeons in this charming, interactive adventure. Enjoy beautifully stylized, colorful levels keeping you entertained!

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Single-Player

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

story8 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

Unique and creative puzzle mechanics involving pigeons that offer a fun and engaging experience.
Charming aesthetics, customizable adorable pigeons, and well-crafted, enjoyable puzzles that balance challenge and accessibility.
Light yet intriguing story with humor and memorable characters, complemented by cozy and relaxing gameplay and side activities.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches including saving issues, map and UI inconsistencies, control conflicts, and occasional game-breaking problems.
Lack of quality-of-life features such as missing toggles for pigeon names, unclear bench directions on the map, and confusing flashback scenes.
Inconsistent in-game logic in puzzles and a punishing difficulty curve without an in-game hint system, which can lead to frustration and feeling stuck.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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39%
17%
The game's story is generally described as light, simple, and sweet but reveals deeper and more interesting layers as players progress. While some find the narrative confusing at times due to presentation issues, many appreciate its creativity, humor, and engaging, mysterious background. Overall, the story complements the enjoyable puzzles and unique gameplay, offering more content beyond the main quest.
- “The story seems simple, but gets interesting the more you discover it.”
- “The story is really interesting, the gameplay is exactly what I was looking for, enjoyable and fun.”
- “It has an interesting story and, most importantly, it’s a creative and engaging game.”
- “Flashback scenes are very confusing, with text boxes fixed on models that move between each slide, making the story hard to follow.”
- “The game is very buggy: some settings don't save (especially specific pigeons carrying specific items), the map and the journal are really buggy (missions don't vanish when completed), making it hard to know where to go next in the story.”
- “So far, the story is very light and the puzzles are too punishing (seriously, why won't the box go down the hole in the 4-bench sewer puzzle?).”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The gameplay is fun, charming, and accessible, featuring creative and beginner-friendly mechanics centered around pigeons. It offers enjoyable puzzles, freedom of play, and a humorous, engaging experience that complements the interesting story.
- “Fun puzzle game involving bird mechanics!”
- “The gameplay is simple, but you can get a really good laugh out of it, and it gives you a lot of freedom to do whatever you like with your army of pigeons, rewarding your curiosity for doing so.”
- “Great game - super charming graphics and really fun puzzles, interesting mechanics which make it unique!”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is charming and enjoyable but plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt the experience, including save loss, unsaved settings, and issues with maps and missions. While some bugs may have been partially addressed, stability remains a significant concern for many players. Those tolerant of minor technical issues may still find the game fun and engaging.
- “All in all, the game is very charming and enjoyable, but it's riddled with small bugs and glitches that undermine the overall experience and may cause some players to lose focus or motivation.”
- “The game is very buggy: some settings don't save (especially specific pigeons carrying specific items), the map and the journal are really buggy (missions don't disappear when completed), and it's easy to get lost or unable to find key locations.”
- “Relaxing and silly with a good variety of puzzles, but moderately buggy. In one case, a player lost their save halfway through and had to start over, although this issue may have been resolved since.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is widely praised for being absurd, engaging, and consistently unexpected, providing frequent laughter. Players enjoy the creative and silly elements, such as naming pigeons and quirky story moments, which add charm and keep the experience fresh and entertaining.
- “Everyone thought it was hilarious, super engaging, and it even got my foster daughter to start enjoying games.”
- “Also, the humor is absurdly good and steals a good laugh at the most unexpected moments.”
- “Loved the story, the very creative game mechanics, the humor, and those adorable idiotic pigeons everywhere.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their beautiful, charming aesthetics and unique visual style, which complement the game's intriguing narrative and creative puzzles. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
- “Its strongest points are the lovely aesthetics and the light yet intriguing narrative.”
- “The concept is unique, visuals are charming, and the puzzles are fun and creative without feeling repetitive!”
- “Great game - super charming graphics and really fun puzzles, interesting mechanics which make it unique!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the music for being well-crafted and effectively complementing the overall sound, art, and animations, contributing to a polished and immersive experience.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a very wholesome and emotionally rewarding experience, making it highly enjoyable and worth playing.
- “Very wholesome experience - definitely worth a bash!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding is engaging and never feels tedious, as there is consistently entertaining content to keep players interested.