THE MERLIES
PC - Nintendo Switch
Summary
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.
The Merlies, a community of tiny birds, got scattered across the land by a huge storm! Explore a colorful charming 2D universe and unlock new hidden passages as your Merlies squad grows and learns new skills, in a metroidvania-like gameplay. Use each Merlies’ specific abilities during your exploration in this poetic adventure game.
While being beautiful, the world of The Merlies isn’t the most welcoming one. Your Merlies remain fragile little fellows exposed to the dangers of Nature. No creature or fight will be on your way but every thorn, every rock, every tree becomes an obstacle to overcome. Sometimes, the path will be hard to find, hidden in this wild and bucolic maze. And be careful not to lose one of your Merlies on the way!
Throughout your exploration, you’ll encounter remains of a long gone civilization. Lucky you! For one man’s junk is a Merlies’ treasure! Collect scraps to create and decorate your village, accommodate your Merlies and train them to get ready for exploration!
Credits
Coproduced with ARTE France and Blue Ramen
Published by ARTE France & GCORES
With the support of CNC (National Center for Cinema and video games), Pictanovo, Région Ile-de-France et Région La Réunion
Based on an original idea by : Cosmografik
Lead dev : André Berlemont, Lorris Giovagnoli
Narration : Antoine Maurel
Original music : Xavier Thiry
Narrative Design : Raquel de Miranda, Florence Rivières, Léonard Bertos
Level Art: Vincent Rabatel
Concept artist : Céline Veltman
Lead 2D art: Ulysse
Animations : Dylan Mailfert
Producers : Olivier Bruno, Nadège Carlier, Adrien Vert
Released in Sep 2026