The Merlies

September 29, 2026 Darjeeling ARTE France
Platform Puzzle Adventure Indie
PC Mac Switch
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Meet the Merlies, a tiny birds community trying to find harmony in a world where the remains of an ancient civilisation are still visible. Build your village ingeniously, gather your birdies and explore this way-too-big world in this cute post-apocalyptic adventure ! Ready to spread your wings?
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Release Date September 29, 2026
Developer Darjeeling
Publisher ARTE France
Game Modes Single player
The Merlies

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