Birdcage (2025)

Polygon Bird Games

Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S

4.00 from 1 rating

4 members have it in their collection · 1 backlogged · 3 wish listed

BIRDCAGE is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shoot’em up inspired by genre classics, blending gritty pixel art sprites with 2.5D backdrops and a pumping retro soundtrack! Blast through 6 unique stages of bullet hell mayhem, facing off against enemy swarms using multiple shot types and rechargeable specials. Chase high scores by maintaining chains and kill rate. Strategically activate Hyperblade mode in … Read more
BIRDCAGE is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shoot’em up inspired by genre classics, blending gritty pixel art sprites with 2.5D backdrops and a pumping retro soundtrack! Blast through 6 unique stages of bullet hell mayhem, facing off against enemy swarms using multiple shot types and rechargeable specials. Chase high scores by maintaining chains and kill rate. Strategically activate Hyperblade mode in tense situations, and take down screen-filling bosses! Can you break free of your cage and redeem humanity? Read less
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Release dates

  • Nov 18, 2025 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • 2026 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
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shinespark

Status shinespark Oct 30, 2025

Forgot to talk about this one during Steam's demo fest a couple weeks back, but it seems pretty promising! It's a 2D shmup very much in keeping with Treasure's house style, all technobabble and sharp-edged polygons.

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The main gimmick here is a spinny sword like the one from Radiant Silvergun, with the same ability to nullify bullets and an added …

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Forgot to talk about this one during Steam's demo fest a couple weeks back, but it seems pretty promising! It's a 2D shmup very much in keeping with Treasure's house style, all technobabble and sharp-edged polygons.

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The main gimmick here is a spinny sword like the one from Radiant Silvergun, with the same ability to nullify bullets and an added wrinkle of full analog control. Feels really powerful and expressive, and encourages pushing your luck by flying right into the enemy's face!

Looks like the demo's still up on Steam, I'd say it's well worth checking out for anyone with a lick of PS1/Dreamcast nostalgia.

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