Pigeon Simulator
Comment: Unfortunately, none of these review sources would seem to meet the standard sought by WP:VG/S. If there isn't a reliable review out there, it's hard to say the game is notable. Remember you can use the < ref name > template to call the same reference multiple times to simplify the references list. ＶＲＸＣＥＳ (talk) 04:55, 29 December 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: The only source in the article at present which seems to contribute towards notability is the one from Rock Paper Shotgun. Everything else comes from lower quality sources (if not unreliable, like XboxEra per WP:VG/S), and those which can't establish notability (e.g. GameRant and ScreenRant per WP:VALNET). Would like to see a Reception section with opinions from multiple critics on the game to establish notability. λ NegativeMP1 06:37, 19 November 2025 (UTC)
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| Developer(s) | Bossa Studios (2019)[1], KevKev (2019)[2], HakJak (2021-2023)[3] [4] , tinyBuild Riga (2025)[5] |
| Publisher(s) | tinyBuild |
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| Platform(s) | Xbox Series X/S |
| Release | November 11, 2025 |
| Genre(s) | Simulation, extraction |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
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Pigeon Simulator is a 2025 simulation video game video game developed by Bossa Studios and tinyBuild.
Development
The game was first announced by Bossa Studios in 2019.[6][7][8][9] Its initial trailer presented it as a lighthearted animal simulator in which players took the role of a mischievous pigeon.[10] No release date was revealed at the time.[9] The game's trailer had 219,608 views on Bossa Studios' YouTube channel, while a handful of Let's Plays of an early build got over three million views.
The game was later cancelled by Bossa Studios. In 2021, tinyBuild announced that its studio HakJak had taken over development.[11][12] The game was originally supposed to be released in 2024.[13] During this time (2021-2023), the game had two devlogs and a small number of trailers.[14][15][16][17] After HakJak's closure in 2023[18], which was part of a wider series of company-wide layoffs and company shutdowns at tinyBuild[19], it was announced that the release of Pigeon Simulator was "uncertain". In November 2025, Xbox and tinyBuild announced that the game would be released on Xbox Game Pass, confirming that it had not been cancelled.[11]
Gameplay
The game is a simulation game with both cooperative and solo gameplay. Players take the role of a pigeon who is an agent of the Paranormal Examination and Kontainment (P.E.K) unit, a secret agency that protects New Squawk City from paranormal dangers and everyday problems.[20]
Release
The game was released on November 11, 2025.[20]
Reception
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Pigeon Simulator received "Mixed or Average" reviews according to review aggregation website Metacritic.[22]
Jesse Norris from XboxEra wrote that the cooperative mode was enjoyable but the solo gameplay was a waste of time.[23] Terrence Johnson from ZTGD wrote "Pigeon Simulator has a premise you want to root for [...] but the repetitive mission design, underwhelming flight controls, weak progression, and lack of comedic punch make it difficult to recommend".[24] ButWhyTho's Adrian Ruiz stated "Once it all clicks, Pigeon Simulator becomes a hilarious, chaotic ride".[25] Adrian Gunning at Impluse Gamer noted "Pigeon Simulator is a chaotic co‑op comedy that soars when shared but struggles alone."[26]
Notes
- ↑ Based on 5 reviews
References
- ↑ "Pigeon Simulator | PCGamesN". PCGamesN. July 2, 2019. Archived from the original on June 15, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ↑ "Pigeon Simulator | PCGamesN". PCGamesN. July 2, 2019. Archived from the original on June 15, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ↑ "Announcing: Pigeon Simulator". HakJak. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ↑ "HakJak Studios Closure". HakJak. 2023-12-08. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ↑ "Pigeon Simulator Xbox Store page". www.xbox.com. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ↑ "Pigeon Simulator | PCGamesN". PCGamesN. December 6, 2023. Archived from the original on June 15, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ↑ "Pigeon Simulator Revealed, Featuring Projectile Poo and Humanity's Downfall | The Nexus". nexushub.co.za. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ↑ Tuffcub (2019-07-02). "Pigeon Simulator announced by Bossa Studios | TheSixthAxis". TheSixthAxis. Archived from the original on 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Writer, Matt Cox Former Staff; Cox, Matt (July 2, 2019). "Pigeon Simulator will let you crap on businessmen". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ↑ Admin (July 2, 2019). "Indie darling 'Pigeon Simulator' gets first official trailer". Esquire Middle East. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Bošnjak, Dominik (November 11, 2025). "Xbox Game Pass Adds 3 Games, Including a Day-One Title That Almost Didn't Make It". Game Rant. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ↑ Lyozov, Daniel (2021-02-02). "tinyBuild announces Pigeon Simulator, Despot's Game, Expedition Zero and Potion Craft". tinyBuildGAMES. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ↑ "Xbox Game Pass adds three new games today including new day-one title". TrueAchievements. November 11, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ↑ "Pigeon Sim DevLog (May-June 2021)". HakJak. July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Pigeon Simulator DevLog February 2023". HakJak. March 2, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
- ↑ tinyBuildGAMES (February 2, 2021). Pigeon Simulator Announcement Teaser. Retrieved July 12, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ tinyBuildGAMES (August 24, 2023). Pigeon Simulator - Gamescom 2023 Trailer. Retrieved July 12, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Demi Williams (2023-12-06). "TinyBuild layoffs lead to HakJak Studios being shutdown". TechRadar. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ↑ Ngan, Liv (2023-12-05). "Layoffs reported at Hello Neighbor publisher TinyBuild". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Yonezawa, Bruno (November 9, 2025). "Xbox Game Pass Gets A Hilarious Day-One Release On November 11". ScreenRant. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ↑ "Pigeon Simulator critic reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Pigeon Simulator critic reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ↑ Norris, Jesse 'Doncabesa' (November 11, 2025). "Pigeon Simulator | Review". XboxEra. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ↑ Johnson, Terrence (2025-12-09). "Pigeon Simulator (XSX) Review". ZTGD. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ↑ Ruiz, Adrian (2025-11-22). "Pigeon Simulator Review: Tough Alone but Hilarious Together". ButWhyTho?. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ↑ Gunning, Adrian (2025-12-02). "Pigeon Simulator XSX Review - Impulse Gamer". Impulse Gamer. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
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