BIRDCAGE
POLYGON BIRD · released Nov 18, 2025
Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
Price
$13.99
US store
Reviews
97%
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avg viewers · 30 d7
hours watched · 30 d1
streamers · 30 dProduct info
from Steam's PICS · read 2h ago- Change number
- 40,921,284 · seen 2h ago
- Public build
- 26,649,740 · Nov 13, 2026 (2h ago)
- Operating systems
- windows
- Architecture
- —
- Install size
- 1.7 GB · 1.6 GB download
- Install folder
BIRDCAGE- Controller support
- Full
- Metacritic
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- Homepage
- polygonbird.games
- Release state
- released
- Community
- hub · stats
Steam Deck
VerifiedTested Jun 29, 2026 on build 23,562,346
- ✓Default controller config fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Branches · 1
every build Steam serves for this app| Branch | Build | Updated | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| public | 26,649,740 | Nov 13, 2026 · 2h ago |
Build history
every build id we have seen on a branch (history starts with our first read)| Build | Branch | Released | First seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,649,740 | public | Nov 13, 2026 16:37 | 2h ago |
| 24,534,829 | public | Aug 3, 2026 15:13 | 3d ago |
Depots · 2
content of the public branch| Depot | Name | OS | Language | DLC / shared | Size | Download | Manifest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2158551 | all | 1.6 GB | 1.5 GB | 909948141103313085 | |||
| 4171320 | windows | english | DLC BIRDCAGE Design Works | 111 MB | 109 MB | 8458252173298718741 |
Launch options · 1
| Executable | OS | Description |
|---|---|---|
birdcage.exe |
windows |
Languages · 1
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | ✓ | — | ✓ |
Packages · 1
all packages| Sub | Name | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 772348 | BIRDCAGE | Store or CD key | $13.99 |
Bundles · 2
all bundles| Bundle | Games | Bundle discount | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIRDCAGE Exceed Collection | 1 | -5% | $24.67 |
| November Reign | 3 | -10% | $53.07 |
DLC in product info · 1
includes DLC not sold separatelyChange numbers
all changes#40,921,284 · 2h ago#40,868,839 · 1d ago
Updates · patch notes
Steam announcements tagged as patch notes, linked to the public build they followed
| When | Note | Build | Update size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2026 | BIRDCAGE Update 1.1.3 Hey folks!This weekend, BIRDCAGE turns one year old! One year of WORLD-EGG, one year of HELMINTH, one year of being jump scared by a chimpanzee. Today we’re bringing a minor update, in the form of version 1.1.3, which adds Japanese script localisation, provided by the very nice folks at our console publisher, eastasiasoft! You can change the game's language from the options menu and as ever, if yo |
26,649,740 | +182.8 KB |
| Aug 3, 2026 | BIRDCAGE Update 1.1.2 Hey folks!Today BIRDCAGE reaches 1.1.2, a minor update which brings the game up to spec for Steam Deck Verified status.• Increased text size• Fixed a minor score attack bug• Other stability fixesAs ever, if you encounter unusual behavior in the game, please try verifying the integrity of the install files!Barry & Giannis |
24,534,829 | 1.5 GB total |
| Jan 29, 2026 | BIRDCAGE Update 1.1.0 Hey everyone,It’s Barry and Giannis here and today BIRDCAGE version 1.1.0 launches, bringing with it; scoring changes, balance tweaks and bits and pieces of new content! While a lot has changed as you’ll see from the below patch notes, this is a refinement of what we set out do with BIRDCAGE, its mechanics and its systems. If you experience any new, or strange bugs, it’s always worth verifying you |
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| Dec 12, 2025 | BIRDCAGE Update 1.0.8 patch notes + Holiday Scoring Event! Hey everyone,It’s Barry and Giannis here with some holiday cheer, some bugfixes and some information about future plans for BIRDCAGE!HALCYON \First up, we’ve added a limited time holiday overlay to Score Attack! Featuring treat filled presents, new time-limited Score Attack Leaderboards, new window border artwork and a musically frost-tinged remix of our Score Attack music, HALCYON.Please enjoy re |
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| Dec 7, 2025 | Update 1.0.6 Hey, folks!A quick hotfix has gone out, addressing a scoring-related bug.The game is now at version 1.0.6!Thank you for your feedback, your reviews and for playing BIRDCAGE!Best, |
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| Nov 28, 2025 | BIRDCAGE Update #2 (ver1.0.5) Patch Notes Hey, everyone!Update #2 is live now, bringing BIRDCAGE up to version 1.0.5.After installing this update, please make sure to use “Verify Integrity of Game Files” to ensure everything’s installed correctly.For our Steam Deck players, please remember: we recommend forcing compatibility to Proton 9.0-4.PATCH NOTESOptionsController Vibration Intensity Option added.Digital / Analog Movement type toggle |
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| Nov 22, 2025 | BIRDCAGE Hotfix#1 (ver1.0.4) Patch Notes Hello, everyone!Thank you for playing BIRDCAGE! We're collecting all your feedback and bug reports and are trying to address issues as possible. Below you'll find the patch notes for our first hotfix update.BIRDCAGE ver1.0.4 (Hotfix #1) Patch NotesRestricted Control Scheme Changes:Fixed bug where if SWORD and SHOT/FOCUS were simultaneously pressed to summon the SWORD, it would aim to the right.Fix |
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