Prankster free rein, directing pigeons—game where you become the man sitting on a park bench "The Bench," releasing October 24
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/875/G087568/20251009014/
Editorial Department: Yawaragi | 2025/10/09 03:35 (UTC)
Noovola Publishing today (October 9, 2025) announced that [The Bench], developed by VOXEL Studios, will be released on October 24, 2025. (Steam lists the release date as October 25.)
This game is a simulation where you become an old man sitting on a park bench and spend your day. Explore colorful maps to find items, challenge yourself with mini-games like newspaper puzzles, or relax by feeding pigeons.
As you progress through exploration, your mischievous pigeons grow stronger and can be customized and commanded. You’ll be able to have them steal gate keys, solve chess puzzles during fishing breaks, pull pranks on visitors or staff, disrupt picnics and parties, or even throw innocent passersby—your mischief knows no bounds.
Park Pigeon-Collecting Grandpa Game The Bench Announced for October 2025 Release
How many pigeons does it take to seize control of a park? How about escaping from an old folks’ home—or causing total chaos? The answers are coming soon!
October 9, 2025, Leeds, UK: Indie developer VOXEL Studios and publisher Noovola Publishing have announced the official release date for [The Bench]. The PC version will be fully released on Steam on October 24, 2025. This quirky grandpa simulator—previously showcased at events from Sydney to Barcelona—is set to welcome all elderly players who want to sit back and enjoy.
In The Bench, become a sprightly old man ready to turn every day into an adventure. Grab your walking stick, pack unlimited bread, and explore the colorful world filled with puzzles, hidden items—and yes, pigeons!
As you progress through exploration, grow and customize a team of mischievous pigeons that follow your commands. Have them steal gate keys, solve chess puzzles during fishing breaks, or serve as loyal companions to The Bench. You can also pull pranks on visitors and staff, disrupt picnics and parties, or even toss innocent bystanders—interact freely with the world around you.
Additionally, The Bench supports Twitch integration: viewers can summon pigeons, raccoons, NPCs, and other characters during live streams to assist—or hilariously hinder—the game. Each live session will deliver a unique experience.
Key Features:
Command customizable pigeon squads: raise them, dress them up, and change their appearance however you like.
Colorful puzzle adventure: uncover clever challenges and hidden items scattered across the park.
Rich and lighthearted gameplay: interact with visitors, pull pranks, doodle in your notebook, go fishing, or simply relax on a bench.
Twitch integration: during live streams, viewers can summon characters, animals, or events to influence gameplay.
🛒 Add The Bench to your Steam wishlist and prepare for October 24!