Tiny Bird Garden Deluxe

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In Tiny Bird Garden Deluxe, create and customize your own bird sanctuary with over 100 unique birds, each with their own hearts to win and favorites to discover. Decorate the garden with various backgrounds, borders, and hundreds of toys, while raising baby birds and earning achievements. Experience a light-hearted, engaging narrative with human characters and bird jokes throughout.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 224 reviews

story22 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features adorable birds and a cozy, relaxing atmosphere, making it perfect for destressing.
It includes a variety of customization options for the birds, such as hats and toys, along with engaging mini-games.
The developers have shown commitment to improving the game, fixing bugs and adding new features, enhancing the overall experience.

The game feels unfinished and buggy, with issues like reverting to windowed mode and slow progression due to the tedious feather collection.
Many players find the gameplay grindy and lacking in depth, making it feel more suited for mobile rather than a paid PC experience.
There are concerns about the game's abandonment by developers, with some features being unresponsive or missing, leading to frustration among players.

story
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as cute and charming, featuring a light-hearted narrative that complements its gameplay, which includes mini-games and character interactions. While some players appreciate the optional nature of the storyline and find it enjoyable, others criticize it for being shallow and lacking depth, with characters that feel like blank slates. Overall, the story adds a pleasant touch to the game, making it a good way to unwind, though it may not be the main draw for everyone.
- “The story is very fun and wonderful, and getting to know the people at the tiny bird garden was a treat.”
- “The story chapters have so many kind messages to everyone out there who needs and loves this kind of game.”
- “Worth getting already just for the story, I wasn't expecting something so captivating, to be honest.”
- “Unfortunately, the additional human characters and very high-school-age storylines really ruin it for me.”
- “The 'story' is not that long, and only playable once, but this is not that type of game to expect riveting gameplay - the cuteness factor and idle aspect is what I like the most.”
- “But then the story.”
emotional
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players praising its wholesome and calming nature. Many describe it as a source of comfort and joy, highlighting the adorable characters and relatable themes that foster a sense of relaxation and happiness. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a gentle, uplifting gaming experience.
- “I find that playing it calms me down and seeing all the wholesome messages from the tiny birds always makes me feel better.”
- “A game hasn't made me feel this good in a long, long time.”
- “The art is so inclusive and adorable and the human characters and their trials and tribulations are relatable, and the precious baby birds are so wholesome and unique.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
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The music in the game is described as cute and soothing, but it is also sparse and lacks variety, leading to a repetitive experience. While the charming soundtrack complements the art style and story, many players feel that the absence of music in mini-games and the limited selection detracts from the overall enjoyment. Suggestions for improvement include adding more diverse tracks and sound effects to enhance gameplay.
- “Mini games are simple but cute, and the charming art style and music work well with the story.”
- “The soundtrack reminds me of Harvest Moon, the minigames are simple and fun, and the art is adorable.”
- “Even the music is soothing and catchy.”
- “There is no music in any of the minigames or on the title screen.”
- “The only negative is there isn't much variety in the music; the main theme does get a bit bland, and I had to turn the volume off and replace it with a 'happy theme' playlist on shuffle.”
- “The match-3 game is cute, but I wish there was more added to make it more exciting (of course music, add a ton of different bird blocks, etc.) All of the other games felt really barebones and boring.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming art style and cute designs, contributing positively to the overall experience. Many players appreciate the unique aesthetics of the over 50 birds, which enhance the game's collect-them-all appeal. However, some reviews note that while the visuals are appealing, the game itself can feel somewhat bland or lacking in depth.
- “Beautiful art style (amazing job Daisy!!!), tons of funny/cute hats for your bird friends, raise and care for your own baby birds... this game is basically the best.”
- “An improvement could be more interaction with the birds and photographic challenges.”
- “It's a very cute game, I love the artwork.”
- “Mini games are simple but cute, and the charming art style and music work well with the story.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its cute aesthetics and idle mechanics, reminiscent of Neko Atsume and Tamagotchi, where players engage in mini-games and care for birds. However, many users find the PC experience frustratingly slow and tedious, with limited progression and a short, linear story that doesn't offer much replay value. While the cuteness factor is appealing, the gameplay is often seen as lacking depth and satisfaction.
- “This game is so cute: it has mini games, it has story, it has a Neko Atsume style gameplay, and it even has a Tamagotchi-like element.”
- “Mechanically, the game leans into cuteness; you buy outfits to make the birds even cuter, you give them gifts so they’ll be happy and emote.”
- “The 'story' is not that long, and only playable once, but this is not that type of game to expect riveting gameplay - the cuteness factor and idle aspect is what I like the most.”
- “The gameplay on PC is tremendously horrible, very slow and unsatisfying, hard to progress on the story, nursery, and on friendship levels with various birds without exploiting glitches.”
- “The mini-games do not make up for tedious gameplay; rather, they are thin distractions to keep you busy while you wait, which only prove successful for around 5 minutes.”
- “The 'story' is not that long and only playable once, but this is not that type of game to expect riveting gameplay - the cuteness factor and idle aspect is what I like the most.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding in this game to be excessive and tedious, often taking days to accumulate currency and resources. The mini-games intended to alleviate the monotony are seen as insufficient distractions, providing only temporary engagement. Overall, the slow progression and lengthy farming requirements contribute to a frustrating experience.
- “The mini-games do not make up for tedious gameplay; rather, they are thin distractions to keep you busy while you wait, which only prove successful for around 5 minutes.”
- “Farming the feathers takes forever, and getting a bird to max hearts yields you a bit of information about the bird, an 'inspirational' quote and letter, and... a hat with the bird in question on.”
- “The development of the game can be a bit slow and grindy.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly on PC. Many players find the experience slow and frustrating, often requiring the exploitation of glitches to progress in the story and build relationships with in-game characters. Despite these challenges, the appeal of collecting birds keeps some players engaged.
- “The game feels unfinished and is buggy.”
- “The gameplay on PC is tremendously horrible, very slow and unsatisfying, hard to progress on the story, nursery, and on friendship levels with various birds without exploiting glitches.”
- “A few glitches kick me back to desktop, but I can't stop trying to collect all the cute birds and find their favorite things!”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by the charming and amusing messages from the birds, complemented by a delightful art style and a variety of funny and cute hats for the bird characters. Players find the overall experience endearing and entertaining, enhancing the game's appeal.
- “It's always cute to hear what the birds have to say with their funny and sweet messages.”
- “Beautiful art style (amazing job, Daisy!!!), tons of funny and cute hats for your bird friends, raise and care for your own baby birds... this game is basically the best.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is priced at $10 on Steam, while the mobile version is free-to-play but features numerous microtransactions, leading to confusion among users regarding its monetization strategy.
- “It's interesting that the game is priced at $10 on Steam, while on mobile it's free-to-play with numerous microtransactions.”
- “The monetization strategy is quite different between platforms, with a $10 price tag on Steam and a free-to-play model on mobile featuring many microtransactions.”
- “It's odd that they still have this game listed for $10 on Steam, while on phones it's free-to-play with a ton of microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model is frustrating, especially when the game is priced at $10 on Steam but offers a free-to-play version loaded with microtransactions on mobile.”
- “I find it strange that the game costs $10 on Steam, yet the mobile version is free-to-play and filled with microtransactions.”