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Released Sep 29, 2026 $19.99 Positive Not counted on Steam profiles yet

The Merlies

By Darjeeling · published by ARTE France

Followers 1,581
Reviews 37 Positive
Players now 0 Peak today 0
Followers, 30 days — Not enough history yet

About The Merlies

The Merlies is a game tagged Exploration, 2D Platformer and Cute by Darjeeling, released Sep 29, 2026. It has 37 Steam reviews (Positive). The Steam games most like it include SHEEPO, hoptix and Botanica.

Gather the Merlies and lead your squad of tiny birds in search of harmony through a gentle post-apocalyptic wholesomevania. Use each one’s own ability to open new paths, and customize your village from the scraps you bring back.
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Steam data

Everything Steam lists for The Merlies · record updated 21 hours ago

Steam store

Overview

App ID2521160
Release dateSep 29, 2026
Last change number40222097
Last record update21 hours ago

App info

App type
Game
Developer
Darjeeling, Blue Ramen, ARTE France
Publisher
ARTE France, GCORES PUBLISHING
Steam profile
Not counted yet: Steam is still getting to know this game, so it doesn't add to game counts or achievement totals · checked 1 day ago

Platforms

Windows macOS
Steam Deck
Verified
Controller
Full support

Features

4
Single-playerFull controller supportSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Prices

Price · US$19.99
On sale0 of 41regions right now
Lowest seen · US$19.99Oct 23, 2026
Checked15 hours agoin 41 regions

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Patches

Patch notes

3
  1. Oct 5, 2026 Patch Notes & Improvements #2 🛠️

    Hi everyone,We've been busy reading and adressing all your feedback! Thank you so much for your kind messages, it really means a lot to us. It's heartwarming to see how much you're enjoying the game, and it gives us the perfect motivation …

  2. Oct 1, 2026 Patch Notes & Improvements 🛠️

    Hello everyone,Thank you all so much for playing The Merlies and sharing your feedback with us since launch. We’ve been hard at work planning improvements and fixing bugs to make sure your flight through this colourful world is as smooth a…

  3. Jun 15, 2026 Demo update: Map & cute cutscenes added

    Tweet-tweet everyone!We are happy to let you know that The Merlies Demo has just received a new update for this Steam Next Fest!To improve your experience, we added a couple of features that should make your adventure smoother:An in-game m…

Builds

1
BuildBranchUpdated
25960820publicOct 16, 2026

Depots

Depots

2
IDNameSystemsSizeDownloadManifest
2521161 — Windows, Linux 2.25 GB 790.8 MB 4557433224101077614
2521162 — macOS 2.11 GB 634.0 MB 5468397656824529164

Branches

1
BranchBuildUpdatedAccess
public 25960820 Oct 16, 2026 Open

Configuration

Install foldersteamapps/common/The Merlies

Launch options

3
ExecutableArgumentsSystemsDescription
merlies.exe Windows
merlies.app macOS
merlies.exe Linux

Cloud saves

Space per player1.9 MB
Filesup to 5
Save locations1
RootPathPatternSystems
gameinstallmerlies_Data\saves\*.saveAll

Achievements

Achievements3416 hidden
Most unlocked77%Once upon a time
Rarest4.9%Art Curator

Global unlock rate

share of players who have it
  • Once upon a time Hidden achievement 77%
  • Birds of a Feather Find one of the lost Merlies. 76.5%
  • First Haven Piece together a comfy Nest for a dear friend. 75%
  • Mystery Unearthed Collect a Vestige befitting a Giant's tale. 74%
  • First Chirps Hidden achievement 63.2%
  • This little light of mine Send one lantern into the night. 61.2%
  • First Steps Find an Explorer Merlie. 58.3%
  • Lend A Wing Help a Merlie out in the Stump. 51.5%
  • Unzipped Bring the Flock together to pass a giant obstacle. 46.1%
  • A Taste of Growth Grow an Ingredient to cook. 44.8%
  • The Strangest of Hats Hidden achievement 43.4%
  • The Swamp Trills Hidden achievement 40.2%
  • Going on an adventure Hidden achievement 39.1%
  • The Bird's Journey Hidden achievement 35.5%
  • A Leaves Crown Hidden achievement 31.8%
  • The Merlies Tidying Service Hidden achievement 29.6%
  • The Dry Path Hidden achievement 28.2%
  • Emptyless Around Hidden achievement 25%
All 34 achievements
  • Of Memories Lost Hidden achievement 25%
  • The Journey Is The Destination Hidden achievement 23.8%
  • Petal Friend Plant a Flower in the Stump. 23.1%
  • We're gonna let it shine Hidden achievement 20.1%
  • The Future Awaits Hidden achievement 19.6%
  • A Shared World Visit all the cairns. 19.6%
  • Lost No More Hidden achievement 19.2%
  • Everything the Light Touches Find all the Nests with a View to unlock all the Ornaments. 18.3%
  • The Final Touch Use an Ornament to adorn a Stump Area. 17.8%
  • Art Connoisseur Place a Sculpture made of Oddities in the village. 17.2%
  • The Petals Tribe Gather all the Seeds in the Overground. 16.8%
  • Hues Juggler Change the colour of a Nest. 11.1%
  • Nest is where the heart is Hidden achievement 10.6%
  • A Beakful of Joy Feed every Merlie their favourite dish. 9.2%
  • Empty bones, full hearts Have your village reach the higher happiness level. 5.2%
  • Art Curator Place all the Sculptures an Artist can make out of the Oddities. 4.9%

News

  1. Sep 29, 2026 · Community Announcements The Merlies is OUT NOW! 🐦

    After years of development, The Merlies is finally out today on Steam and Nintendo Switch!You can now take flight, explore a ruined world as a small bird, and build a safe home for your flock.What yo…

  2. Sep 8, 2026 · Community Announcements 📢 The Merlies is launching on September 29!

    Hey everyone, Mark your calendars, our tiny flock is ready for the big day! We are thrilled to announce that The Merlies will officially release on September 29 on PC and Nintendo Switch 🐦What await…

  3. Jun 29, 2026 · Community Announcements Demo is now fully playable on keyboard

    Hello everyone ! We have some great news to share! The latest update is now live, and The Merlies demo is fully playable on keyboard. If you haven't tried the demo yet because you were waiting for ke…

  4. May 15, 2026 · Community Announcements 🛠️ Keyboard & Mouse Support is in the Works!

    Hello everyone, Thank you for playing The Merlies! We have been closely following the community discussions lately and gathering your feedback.We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused by the cu…

  5. Apr 16, 2026 · Community Announcements The Merlies at Galaxies Showcase!

    This week The Merlies is part of Galaxies Showcase! We will participate to the showcase with a new exclusive gameplay videoIf you want to learn more about this adorable bird community, check out toni…

  6. Mar 19, 2026 · Community Announcements The Merlies is part of Earth Appreciation Day Festival!

    From April 17th to 24th, Cool Earth and Slug Disco will spread love for Nature in the game industry with Earth Appreciation Day, a Steam event fundraising for the Planet!The Merlies will feature in t…

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