If you’ve ever sat on a park bench and looked at a pigeon, wondering what secret plans might be brewing behind those beady eyes (or if you’ve played Untitled Goose Game, TOEM, Bugsnax, or Little Kitty big City) then The Bench is the game for you.
The Bench is a vibrant “old man at the park” simulator where you play as an elderly fellow escaping his retirement home in a colourful world, filled with puzzles, hidden items, and secrets, that you can solve with the help of his feathered friends, causing delightful chaos along the way (such as launching pigeons as far away as possible!)
My email today was to invite you to play the full version of The Bench are now available. You’ll receive your key in the next few days, and content can go live starting October 23rd at 18:00 CEST.
Old Man at the Park recruiting Pigeons Game, The Bench, Reveals Awaited October 2025 Release Date
How many pigeons does it take to take over the local park? Or to run away from a retirement home? Or to cause general mayhem? All will be answered soon.
The Bench has an official launch date, the game releases in full on Steam for PC on October 24, 2025! After charming players at events from Sydney to Barcelona, the quirky old man at the park simulator will open its gates to all pensioners who want to take a seat!
In The Bench, you’ll slip into the comfy slippers of a spirited old man determined to make every day an adventure. With a walking stick in hand, an endless supply of bread (and a lot of comfortable benches) you’ll explore a colourful world full of puzzles, hidden objects and, of course: pigeons.
As you venture through our colourful world, you’ll build and command a growing, fully customizable, mischievous pigeon crew to do your bidding; from stealing gate keys and solving chess puzzles to keep you company whilst fishing, pigeons are your best friends on The Bench. Tease park-goers and maintenance staff with playful antics, from disturbing picnics and parties, to throwing innocent bystanders overboard, interact with the world around you as you see fit!
The Bench launches with Twitch integrations, letting viewers join in the fun by spawning pigeons, raccoons, or NPCs to either help or hilariously disrupt gameplay, ensuring that no two live sessions are ever the same.
Key Features:
Command a customizable pigeon crew: raise, dress up, and assign unique looks to your feathered friends.
A colourful puzzle adventure: solve clever challenges and uncover hidden objects throughout the park.
A rich, yet lighthearted experience: interact with park-goers, create chaos, doodle in your personal notebook, go fishing, or simply chill on a bench and let the day go by.
Interactive Twitch integration: if you like streaming, let viewers influence your game live by spawning characters, creatures, or events.
