30 Birds

Released: 11/27/2024

Lantern City is on the verge of disaster: the Goddess Simurgh has been kidnapped by the evil Scientist! 30 Birds is a narrative puzzle game laid out on the surface of rotating lanterns. Wander through a gorgeous world inspired by Persian art, meet quirky birds, and solve puzzles to rescue Simurgh.

Critics

Steam

Score Breakdown

85.0

Critic Average

8 reviews

Steam User Score

140 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-12.9

Metacritic Disparity

N/A

Combined Disparity

-12.9

Average of both sources

Review Timing

8 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 8 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 85.0/100. Critics score this game 12.9 points lower than Steam users.

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 8)

Christina WendtviaGamesFinest
Dec 8, 2024Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 97.9/100 · -17.9 pts
Nima DabirianviaGameLuster
Nov 28, 2024Launch window
90/100View review
Steam 97.9/100 · -7.9 pts
Erik HodgesviaTry Hard Guides
Nov 28, 2024Launch window
100/100View review
Steam 97.9/100 · +2.1 pts
Bree MaybeviaCheckpoint Gaming
Nov 28, 2024Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 97.9/100 · -17.9 pts
Katharine CastleviaEurogamer
Nov 27, 2024Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 97.9/100 · -17.9 pts