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BIRDCAGE

Vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up with a sword that clears bullets

POLYGON BIRD · Released Nov 18, 2025

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Reviews
Very Positive
98% of 229
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
2 months ago
Aug 3, 2026
Minimum PC
GTX 1060
4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is BIRDCAGE?

A top-down sci-fi shooter set in a future conflict between Earth and a space colony. You pilot an experimental gunship through six stages with mid-bosses, bosses, and story interludes, using wide shots and focused fire on a mission to destroy a superweapon.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy score chasing in arcade shooters
  • +you like science fiction about military and political power

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer slower action with little projectile dodging
  • −you want open exploration rather than fixed shooting stages

What players say

98% of 229 reviews are positive

Players praise the soundtrack and retro visual style. Recurring complaints concern limited enemy and bullet-pattern variety, along with stage design that some players find underdeveloped.

Screenshots and trailer

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BIRDCAGE system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1060, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
2.0 Ghz
Graphics
GTX 1060 3GB / RX 570 4GB or equivalent
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10
Notes
Please note: Integrated Graphics are not currently supported. Additionally, video elements require the following codecs: h264 (Windows) and VP9 (Steam Deck)

Does BIRDCAGE have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does BIRDCAGE run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
19
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does BIRDCAGE use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

2 DLC available.