The Bench

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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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93%Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

story8 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

Unique and creative pigeon-based puzzle mechanics that provide a fresh and enjoyable gameplay experience.
Adorable, customizable pigeons and charming visuals that add a lot of personality and fun to the game.
Engaging puzzles that strike a good balance between challenge and accessibility, with varied side activities and a light, interesting story.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can cause frustration, including issues with controls, quest markers, saving progress, and navigation.
Some quality-of-life features are lacking, such as toggles for pigeon name visibility and clearer map/journal mechanics.
Inconsistencies in in-game logic and puzzle solutions coupled with occasional confusing story presentation can make progression difficult and demoralizing without hints.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The story is generally described as simple, light, and sweet but becomes more interesting and deeper as players progress and uncover more content. It features a creative and mysterious setting with humor and engaging elements, though some players find flashbacks confusing and the storyline occasionally hindered by bugs. Overall, the narrative complements the enjoyable puzzle gameplay and unique mechanics.
- “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.”
- “The 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—the missions don't vanish when you complete them, for example—and I don't know where I am or how to find the bench I need to go to.”
- “So far (just got to the city), 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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring unique and creative pigeon-based mechanics that provide fun, accessible puzzles suitable for beginners. It combines simple yet clever mechanics with a charming, humorous atmosphere, offering players freedom and rewarding curiosity throughout the adventure.
- “A fun escape room style adventure with an interesting mechanic of pigeon-mancy.”
- “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 suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including save issues, unsaved settings, and problematic map and journal functions. While these stability problems can disrupt the experience, players who tolerate minor technical flaws are likely to still appreciate the game's appeal.
- “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 navigation is confusing because I can't find important locations.”
- “Relaxing and silly, with a good variety of puzzles and things to do, but moderately buggy. For example, a save was lost halfway through, forcing a restart, although this may have been fixed since.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features absurd and engaging humor that resonates with players, often delivering unexpected laughs through its quirky characters and creative mechanics. Its lighthearted, silly tone, especially involving pigeons, adds charm and keeps gameplay enjoyable 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 moment.”
- “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 that complement the unique and intriguing narrative. Visuals are engaging and enhance the overall experience without feeling repetitive.
- “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%
The music is highly praised for its quality and complements the overall sound design, contributing to a well-crafted and immersive experience alongside the art and animations.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional experience very wholesome and heartwarming, making the game highly enjoyable and definitely worth playing.
- “Very wholesome experience - definitely worth a bash!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is engaging and never feels tedious, as there are always entertaining activities to keep players interested.