Drill Bird
Release: Out now · PC (Microsoft Windows)
By Sebastian Larsson · Shown at The Big Break Showcase 2026, Tue 29 Sep 2026
Drill Bird is a cozy-yet-tense digging platformer where every trip underground counts. Play as a bird fallen from the sky, in search for powerful ores to hatch your Egg. Get home before night falls, upgrade abilities, grow stronger, and unfold a sincere bir...
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Showcase appearances
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Drill Bird — Big Break Showcase presentation
Featured in The Big Break Showcase 2026. Watch the presentation in the official broadcast.
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<h2 class="bb_tag" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><picture><source srcset="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/089afbe38d7c42de0116f57823f541d8.apng?t=1790701175"><img src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/089afbe38d7c42de0116f57823f541d8.poster.avif?t=1790701175" class="bb_img" width=32 height=32 /></picture></span><strong><i> Drill Bird</i> is a cozy-yet-tense digging platformer where every trip underground counts. You play as a Bird, fallen from the sky, working to hatch your egg. With a drill for a beak you dig deep for precious ores, and bring them back to to empower your Egg and upgrade your abilities. Outsmart monsters, upgrade your drill, and don’t let night catch you too far from home.</strong></h2><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><h2 class="bb_tag" ><strong>DIG DEEP</strong></h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >Explore underground caves, mine valuable ores, and uncover hidden treasure. Every block you break or not will bring you closer to helping your egg hatch.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/e853255c1432adb052a09ed6cdbda25d.poster.avif?t=1790701175" width=644 height=262 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/e853255c1432adb052a09ed6cdbda25d.webm?t=1790701175" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/e853255c1432adb052a09ed6cdbda25d.mp4?t=1790701175" type="video/mp4"></video></span></p><h2 class="bb_tag" ><strong>FEED AND GROW</strong></h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >Collect ores and feed your egg to grow stronger. The deeper you dig, the bigger opportunities - but every choice matters and will bring risks.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/d7a1a6eb987b396310e01a17da8dc701.poster.avif?t=1790701175" width=644 height=262 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/d7a1a6eb987b396310e01a17da8dc701.webm?t=1790701175" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/d7a1a6eb987b396310e01a17da8dc701.mp4?t=1790701175" type="video/mp4"></video></span></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/b4573d37873da585d679188195a7c17f.poster.avif?t=1790701175" width=634 height=440 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/b4573d37873da585d679188195a7c17f.webm?t=1790701175" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/b4573d37873da585d679188195a7c17f.mp4?t=1790701175" type="video/mp4"></video></span></p><h2 class="bb_tag" ><strong>OUTSMART MONSTERS</strong></h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >Dangerous creatures lurk in the dark. Drill, dodge, and outmaneuver them to survive another day.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/d51de2930d1ae2e17f376824f8bbbc42.poster.avif?t=1790701175" width=644 height=262 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/d51de2930d1ae2e17f376824f8bbbc42.webm?t=1790701175" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/d51de2930d1ae2e17f376824f8bbbc42.mp4?t=1790701175" type="video/mp4"></video></span></p><h2 class="bb_tag" ><strong>GET HOME BEFORE NIGHT</strong></h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >Time is always ticking. Make it back before darkness falls… or face what comes for you.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/21108d32312d5eb39f12071371cd15bc.poster.avif?t=1790701175" width=644 height=262 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/21108d32312d5eb39f12071371cd15bc.webm?t=1790701175" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/21108d32312d5eb39f12071371cd15bc.mp4?t=1790701175" type="video/mp4"></video></span></p><h2 class="bb_tag" ><strong>CURSED MODE IS WAITING</strong> </h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >After finishing the base game once - a demon offers to make your child the strongest bird in your bloodline, but at what cost? Explore a new hand-crafted world featuring new enemies, puzzles and secrets. Cursed Mode doubles the games length and features a new story with multiple endings for everyone who wants more. </p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><picture><source srcset="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/518f2b6ebf3c509ee9b2adddfd22425b.webp?t=1790701175"><img src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3809940/extras/518f2b6ebf3c509ee9b2adddfd22425b.poster.avif?t=1790701175" class="bb_img" width=636 height=364 /></picture></span></p><h2 class="bb_tag" ><strong>FEATURES </strong></h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >✅ A cozy-yet-tense platformer with tight design and satisfying digging <br>✅ Upgrade your drill, carry strength, health, and more <br>✅ Outsmart monsters and solve problems in underground encounters <br>✅ Feed and protect your egg - your future depends on it<br>✅ Simple, atmospheric story told without words<br>✅ A short, satisfying game loop of survival and care</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p>
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Sebastian Larsson
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