Birds In The Trap

Birds in the Trap is an immersive, single-player, third-person roguelite action adventure that masterfully blends mech combat, mystery, exploration, and narrative-driven quests. Set in an isolated, forgotten city teetering on the brink of annihilation, your journey is defined by cyclical invasions from colossal, enigmatic entities—harbingers of destruction whose arrivals are foretold by cryptic prophecies.

Inspired by the existential dread of Evangelion and the epic scale of battles in Armored Core: For Answer, each invasion cycle varies unpredictably from three to eight weeks, heightening urgency and uncertainty. Your preparations profoundly impact your city's survival and your destiny.

Cycle of Prophecy and Apocalypse

• Time is Precious: Strategically allocate every limited day—fortify defenses, cultivate alliances, conduct research, or explore the unknown.

• Mysteries & Exploration: Delve deep into a city steeped in secrets and supernatural elements. Uncover ancient artifacts, hidden knowledge, and prophetic clues.

• Decisive Action: Your choices ripple through the community, affecting morale, trust, and the allies who will fight alongside you.

Dynamic Mech Combat

• Tactical Battles: Engage in precise, skill-based combat against overwhelming foes, demanding tactical finesse and decisive action.

• Energy Management: Balance aggressive strikes, defensive tactics, and energy reserves to maintain battlefield dominance.

• Epic Confrontations: Face massive, unique adversaries in dramatic, large-scale battles reminiscent of Armored Core's legendary Arms Fort encounters.

Personalize Your Mech

• Weapon Customization: Equip precision energy rifles, explosive missile arrays, defensive shields, and devastating melee weapons.

• Armor and Mobility: Enhance your mech’s resilience, agility, and combat effectiveness with strategic upgrades.

• Visual Identity: Express yourself through distinct aesthetics—custom colors, decals, and visual effects that embody your style.

Narrative Depth and Branching Paths

• Intimate Storytelling: Forge meaningful relationships, negotiate alliances, and navigate intricate political dynamics within your city.

• Branching Outcomes: Your decisions shape the narrative, unlocking multiple story paths, unique allies, and varied outcomes.

• Community Leadership: Unite your community as a beacon of hope or become a divisive force, determining unity, strength, and collective fate.

Roguelite Cycle: Death and Rebirth

• Reset the Clock: Each death resets your journey, returning you to the start with knowledge gained from previous cycles.

• Evolving World: With each cycle reset, the city subtly shifts—opening new possibilities, events, allies, and mysteries to explore.

• Infinite Replayability: Continually adapt your strategies, discover hidden secrets, and refine your approach to survive longer and uncover deeper truths.

About Birds in the Trap

Dive into a compelling roguelite adventure where strategic mech combat, exploration, and powerful storytelling intersect. Defend your city, decipher prophetic mysteries, and confront immense adversaries in a relentless quest for survival. Each cycle holds new potential—can you escape the cosmic loop?

Birds in the Trap is a fictional narrative-driven experience crafted for entertainment. Play responsibly—every cycle is a new chance to rewrite destiny.