The Day I Became a Bird

April 16, 2026 Hyper Luminal Games Numskull Games
Puzzle Adventure Indie
PC PS5 Switch
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Join Frank, an awkward young boy, as he discovers newfound feelings for his classmate, Sylvia - who only has eyes for birds. Explore, collect, and solve puzzles as Frank attempts to catch her attention with a homespun, feathery transformation in this warm and nostalgic return to childhood.
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Release Date April 16, 2026
Developer Hyper Luminal Games
Publisher Numskull Games
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person
The Day I Became a Bird

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