The Bench

The Bench

Released Oct 2025

The retirement home isn’t for you, and your pigeon friends agree! Explore the world going bench to bench, solve puzzles, and keep your mischievous pigeon crew in line in this charming interactive adventure. Enjoy colorful, stylized levels, customize your pigeons, and live your best pensioner life!

92% positive · 107 reviews
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Released, but still in active development
Medium confidence
Active Development

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Evaluation

The Bench launched on October 24, 2025. In the roughly eight months since launch, Voxel Studios has been consistently active: they shipped several feature patches and bug fixes in October and November 2025 (including controller support, Twitch integration, and expanded language support), then delivered the game's first major content update on December 18, 2025 — adding new puzzles, golden pigeons, cosmetics, and a brand-new mega-puzzle. A further bug-fix patch arrived on April 8, 2026, specifically to address a completion-blocking fishing issue, and the developer used that post to reaffirm they are "still here and working hard to make The Bench the best it can be." On April 24, 2026, the studio announced a new game called ShoreTiles, but this announcement does not indicate they have wrapped up work on The Bench — the April 8 post was made after that and confirmed ongoing support. The developer has never stated that content development for The Bench is finished. The most recent communication is from April 24, 2026, and the update cadence has been consistent throughout the game's post-launch life. No specific future content has been announced or listed as unreleased DLC, but the studio's pattern of continued patches and updates indicates the game is still receiving active attention.
Evidence
Developer released a bug-fix patch resolving a completion-blocking fishing issue and stated they are 'still here and working hard to make The Bench the best it can be,' affirming ongoing support.
news post · Apr 8, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Major update shipped adding new puzzles, three golden pigeons, a mega-puzzle, new hats and skins, fishing improvements, and numerous bug fixes — described as the biggest update the game had ever received.
news post · Dec 18, 2025 source content shipped
high

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Noovola
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an old man sitting on a park bench? What does he do all day, sitting there with his newspaper, lost in thought, as time drifts by?

With a walking stick in hand, an endless supply of bread (and plenty of comfortable benches), you’ll explore a colorful world full of puzzles, hidden objects, and of course… pigeons!

Throughout your adventure, you’ll lead an ever-growing flock of adorable, customizable pigeons that will follow your every command: make them steal useful items, help you solve puzzles, or simply keep you company while you fish, doodle, or nap. In The Bench, pigeons are your best friends.

Play harmless pranks on park visitors and maintenance staff, disrupt picnics and parties, toss passersby into the air, and interact with the world around you however you like! The world outside the retirement home is full of life and color, and as you carry on your escape, memories of a life once lived as an agent resurface, reminders that you’re far from being just a simple retiree.

Explore beautifully designed, colorful maps, each with its own quirks, and dive into fun mini-games: solve puzzles, doodle in your notebook, play chess, bowls, football, or go fishing. There’s always something to keep your mind sharp, and stop you from dozing off.

Perfect for fans of puzzles, hidden objects, and adventure games, The Bench is a delightful blend of relaxation and challenge, with a touch of wholesome humor. The game also features a list of unique Twitch integrations to discover.

Last evaluated Jun 19, 2026
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