Developer posts and news about this game.
Hey old timers, We’re incredibly happy to share that The Bench has been nominated for Outstanding Experience at the Italian Videogame Awards, alongside HORSES and The Lonesome Guild . The winner will be announced on June 11th during the live event in Florence, Italy. Whatever hap
Hey, If you enjoyed our last game, we wanted to share a little something new with you. We’ve just announced ShoreTiles , a fresh strategy experience from VOXEL Studios and Noovola. Set around a fragile lighthouse in a cold, endless sea, ShoreTiles blends thoughtful tile placement
Hey Old Timers! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to fix an issue raised by the community related to fishing that prevented some of our players from reaching 100% completion in the game. With this new update, the bug is gone, and you’ll be able to complete it! We’ve also
Hello fellow pensioner, If you're in Leeds, Bradford or the surroundings and wanted to spend a day (or two) playing videogames, then why not visit the Science and Media Museum for the Yorkshire Games Festival! The Bench Publishers Noovola, who are West Yorkshire based, will be th
Hi old timer! From today until January 8th, if you play The Bench and search our in-game world for gift boxes, you may just be able to unlock limited-edition Christmas-themed cosmetics! If you've been wishlisted for a while and still haven't gotten your copy, The Bench is 35% off
Hey there, pigeon lover! If you’re in our Discord server, you’ll know we’ve been pecking away behind the scenes, as we continue to work on The Bench, and today we’re finally ready to drop the biggest update the game has ever received. Whether you’ve already solved every puzzle, f
Hi old timers, How're the knees holding up? This is a quick update just to let you know that we've got a ton of things coming this December, starting with the Games in Italy sale - which for us, starts December 7th. With winter sales, and a major update releasing later this month
Hey Old Timers, If you’re heading to Milan Games Week this weekend, come find us in the Indie Dungeon ! You’ll be able to play The Bench, dive into our pigeon powered puzzles, and chat directly with us, the developers behind the game. How this works: When you stop by our booth in
Hi everyone, Another week, another excellent event and excuse to try The Bench. This special event shines a spotlight on games where animals take center stage, from loyal companions to mischievous wanderers, and everything in between. The Bench proudly joins this lineup with its
Hi friends! Localisation has been a very important part of our development process, a collaboration that included almost two dozen people across the world, from Osaka and Seoul to London to Istanbul, we’ve worked around the clock to ensure you can enjoy The Bench in your native l
Hi friends, It’s only been a week since launch, but more big news from our end! As of today, The Bench is heading to DevGAMM Lisbon with a digital Steam event running from November 3rd to November 9th. To top it off, the game is currently 34% off until November 7th , so there’s n
Hey Old Timers, Firstly, thank you so much (once again) for the wonderful reception of The Bench, we are so glad to hear from so many who are resonating with our game, your feedback continues to remain invaluable! Here come the big news: Twitch integrations have just gone live me
Hi everyone, This is a big update. Your help in polishing the game and helping fix bugs is something we're immensely grateful for, as indie devs, we can take all the support we can get, so thanks again for chipping in and helping to improve The Bench. Here's our Highlights: Save
Hi everyone, It’s been a exactly two days since The Bench officially launched, and we’re just grateful for each and everyone of you who supported with a purchase or review so far. The feedback you've shared has already help fix a lot of bugs, we've been active all weekend and wil
Hi everyone, The Bench is out today, so come on in and take a seat! After spending the last weeks refining details and making sure each doodle, bounce, and wobble feels alive and meaningful, we’re excited to be finally able to hit “launch” on the project! We’re a small team, on o
Hey there old timers, Our feathered friends and their trusty old cobber are on display in the Games Showcase alongside other amazing international titles. You’ll be able to play The Bench on both the 16th and 18th of October (that’s Thursday and Saturday) at our booth in the game
Hey there old timers, Today is the day! We’re over in Barcelona at BCN Game Fest, showcasing The Bench live from La Farga de l’Hospitalet until October 12th. Our booth is all set up with our feathered friends & their loyal companion alongside so many other great games, hosted
Hey there old timers, We’ve got great news: The Bench launches on October 24, 2025! Our quirky and colourful puzzle adventure is almost ready for everyone to enjoy. Grab your walking stick, stock up on bread, and prepare for a colourful adventure full of puzzles, secrets… and pig
Hey there old timers, We’re so excited to announce that The Bench has been chosen to exhibit at the Indie Dungeon for this year’s Milan Games Week, which is happening at the Rho Fiera Convention Center on November 28-30th. Our flying friends and their trusty old companion will be
Dear friends, With the launch fast approaching, we're really excited to be able to feature in so many events. From Barcelona to Lisbon, Sydney to (only the pigeons know where next) we're excited to be able to showcase our game to so many of you. This also means our game is gettin