8th October 2025, Leeds, United Kingdom: Indie developers VOXEL Studios and Noovola Publishing are proud to announce that The Bench has an official launch date, the game releases in full on Steam for PC on October 24, 2025! After charming players at events from Sydney to Barcelona, the quirky old man at the park simulator will open its gates to all pensioners who want to take a seat!
In The Bench, you’ll slip into the comfy slippers of a spirited old man determined to make every day an adventure. With a walking stick in hand, an endless supply of bread (and a lot of comfortable benches) you’ll explore a colourful world full of puzzles, hidden objects and, of course: pigeons.
As you venture through our colourful world, you’ll build and command a growing, fully customizable, mischievous pigeon crew to do your bidding; from stealing gate keys and solving chess puzzles to keep you company whilst fishing, pigeons are your best friends on The Bench. Tease park-goers and maintenance staff with playful antics, from disturbing picnics and parties, to throwing innocent bystanders overboard, interact with the world around you as you see fit!
The Bench launches with Twitch integrations, letting viewers join in the fun by spawning pigeons, raccoons, or NPCs to either help or hilariously disrupt gameplay, ensuring that no two live sessions are ever the same.
Key Features:
- Command a customizable pigeon crew: raise, dress up, and assign unique looks to your feathered friends.
- A colourful puzzle adventure: solve clever challenges and uncover hidden objects throughout the park.
- A rich, yet lighthearted experience: interact with park-goers, create chaos, doodle in your personal notebook, go fishing, or simply chill on a bench and let the day go by.
- Interactive Twitch integration: if you like streaming, let viewers influence your game live by spawning characters, creatures, or events.
🛒 Wishlist The Bench now on Steam and be ready for October 24
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To keep up to date with VOXEL Studios, you can follow the studio on Instagram, Discord, Twitter/X
To learn more about Noovola’s expansion to providing publishing efforts, why not visit the agency’s website, TikTok, BlueSky and Twitter/X.
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About VOXEL
VOXEL, based in Italy, is an indie game development studio also working on AR/VR applications, native or web-based apps, and software, from concept to final project, or through outsourcing. VOXEL provides strategic consultancy, functional analysis, and full development for desktop, web, and mobile native (iOS and Android) or hybrid platforms, always ensuring appealing design and seamless usability. Their portfolio includes collaborative support in the development of indie, AA and AAA games, and most importantly, their in-house games, The Bench and TEOM: The Enemy of Mine.
About Noovola
Noovola, based in Leeds, United Kingdom, started its journey in video games as a Public Relations agency for indie studios. Through time, the agency began offering Creative Communications and Translation efforts, sharpening its skills on dozens of excellent indie games. As of 2024, Noovola’s publishing arm has been created to help bring diverse and exciting indie games to market - starting with VOXEL’s The Bench - releasing in 2025.