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24th October 2025, Leeds, United Kingdom: Today marks the full launch of The Bench, the quirky, colourful puzzle-adventure from developer VOXEL Studios and Noovola Publishing. Available now on Steam for PC, the game lets you take charge of a cheeky pensioner whose idea of a peaceful afternoon involves pigeons, puzzles and park-wide pandemonium.
Armed with a walking stick, an endless supply of bread, and a head full of imagination, players will explore a vibrant, hand-crafted environment brimming with puzzles, hidden objects and golden eggs to expand your pigeon army. Throughout the journey, you’ll build and command a flock of these adorable, customizable pigeons who’ll fetch items, help solve puzzles, or simply keep you company while you fish, doodle, or nap.
But life outside the retirement home isn’t as peaceful as it seems. As you play harmless pranks, disrupt picnics, and stir up lighthearted mayhem, memories of your past life as an undercover agent begin to resurface. Perhaps there’s more to this pensioner than meets the eye…
Key Features:
- Command your pigeon crew: raise, customize, and direct your feathered friends to help you on your adventure.
- Explore colourful, hand-crafted parks: discover hidden objects, secret paths, and a cast of eccentric park-goers.
- Relax and play your way: doodle in your notebook, fish by the lake, play bowls or chess, and enjoy a blend of puzzles and mischief.
- Wholesome puzzling: a cozy yet clever adventure perfect for fans of Untitled Goose Game, Donut County, and TOEM.
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.