Crow Story

Adventure· 3D Platformer· 3D· Atmospheric

Released Dec 2021

Jump, dive, and platform through this minimalistic indie 3D platformer about a little crow trying to save his friends.

95% positive · 367 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

Crow Story is a free-to-play indie 3D platformer that launched on December 24, 2021 as a self-contained package with 8 levels, a boss fight, and unlockable skins. The store description describes a complete, finite experience with a defined feature set — no DLC, season pass, or ongoing content cycle has ever been associated with the game. The developer's post-launch communications focused entirely on announcing and promoting their next game, Pilfer: Story of Light, which launched on August 4, 2023. The developer's December 12, 2023 anniversary post celebrates Crow Story's player reception and mentions "always working on something new," but this is a general statement about their indie dev career — not a promise of new content for Crow Story itself. Given that Pilfer had already launched by that point, the remark most plausibly refers to future projects beyond Pilfer, not additions to Crow Story. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmap for additional content, and no developer statement indicating further updates are planned for Crow Story. The game launched as a complete product and has remained so.

Evidence

Store description lists a finite, complete feature set: 8 levels, a boss fight, unlockable skins, and story cutscenes — with no mention of DLC, updates, or ongoing content.

description · Dec 24, 2021 source content shipped

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Developer announces the launch of their follow-up game, Pilfer: Story of Light, thanking Crow Story players for their support — indicating the developer has moved on to a new project.

news post · Aug 4, 2023 source development ending

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Developer

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Achievements

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Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

3D Platformer 3D Atmospheric Relaxing Linear Platformer Cute Controller Adventure Minimalist Fantasy Precision Platformer Cartoony Casual Tutorial

About this game

Jump, dive, fly, and platform as the cute little crow, Kuroh, as he goes on a quest to save his friends. Progress through a series of levels in this 3D platformer to reach the top of the tower and discover the mysteries of the Celestial Owl and the fate of Kuroh's friends.

Pure Platforming

Utilize a simple two-button control scheme to Jump and Dive in order to navigate platforming obstacles and puzzles.
Use platforming elements such as moving platforms, jump pads, and spinning disks to find new and creative ways to navigate the world.
Each level features new obstacles to hinder you and mechanics to challenge you.
Find shortcuts using tricks such as B Hopping and momentum to master the environment as you progress.

Be warned - the journey to the top will not be easy. Though checkpoints and fast respawns will keep you going, each section requires precise movement and quick thinking.