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Desktop Pecks

By Imaginary Grass · Windows · macOS · Linux

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You are procrastinating, and your birds voice their opinions! An idle bird game that chills on your screen - grow a flock on a floating island, feed them, collect every species, and get roasted while you work!

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Inside the game.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

Game style
Casual · Indie · Simulation · Strategy
Platforms
Windows · macOS · Linux

Check the official page for current availability, supported devices and any in-game purchases.

ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

Desktop Pecks gameplay guide and player questions

Steam edition · Researched Nov 11, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 11, 2026.

Our guidance

How do I start growing food for my birds?

To begin producing food, simply tap on your island. This action initiates food growth. You can also build farms to ensure food production continues even while you are away from the game, helping to sustain your flock.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What is the purpose of clicking on the birds?

Tapping on a bird allows you to feed them. Once fed, the birds will peck at the food to produce a currency called Pecks. You can then spend these Pecks to purchase upgrades, buy new birds, or improve your farms.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How can I increase the amount of Pecks earned per click?

You can increase your earnings by clicking repeatedly to start a combo. Maintaining this combo provides you with more Pecks per click, making it a useful strategy for quickly accumulating resources for your island upgrades.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What happens if I forget to check on my farmer birds?

You must encourage your farmer birds every day. If you fail to do so, they may become lazy and stop farming, which could lead to the other birds on your island going hungry and starving.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How do I switch between different island environments?

You can switch between your islands by using a swipe gesture. Each island functions as its own unique community, featuring its own specific birds for you to unlock, care for, and interact with as you progress.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

Can I keep the island visible while working in other applications?

Yes, the island is set to be always-on-top of other windows by default. If you prefer it not to be, you can easily change this behavior in the game settings to suit your preferred desktop workflow.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

What is the difference between the big island and Perch mode?

The big island floats above your desktop, while Perch mode shrinks the entire island down to a single Elder Bird on a tiny island. Perch mode is ideal for keeping your screen clear while the birds continue to chill.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How do I unlock new locations like the volcano?

You start with two budgies and two cockatiels. By earning and spending Pecks, you can progress through the game to unlock new environments, including the street, meadow, and the volcano, where unique locals like dragons and cinderflies reside.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Do I need an internet connection to play?

No, the game can be played completely offline. All detection logic and bird roasts are pre-defined within the game files, and no data is collected or leaves your computer, ensuring your privacy while you play.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

How do visitors affect my progress?

Visitors appear periodically to provide you with a huge boost to your progress. Additionally, there are rare visitors that appear daily, offering exotic rewards that can help you further develop your island and flock.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

  1. Publisher description on Steam ↗Checked Nov 11, 2026

AI-assisted research with automated evidence and consistency checks. Good Game Daily organizes publisher information into practical answers. Guidance is an editorial interpretation of those sources. These notes are based on source research rather than a firsthand playtest; editions and later updates may differ.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Try a sample before deciding on the full game

For Desktop Pecks · Steam edition.

  1. Open the separate demo listing and check its own requirements. The full game lists Windows, macOS, Linux; the demo can differ.
  2. Use the demo to check whether the controls, readability and pace suit you. Save transfer to the full game is not verified here.
  3. The full game is marked coming soon. A full-game price is not verified here; check the store before deciding.

Decision guide updated 2026-10-29. Based on the publisher listing checked 2026-11-11; this is not a firsthand review.

PC EDITION · STEAM

Choose how you play.

Platforms
Windows · macOS · Linux
Play modes
Single-player
Languages
English
Release date / window
Coming soon
Full game price · US
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The full game and its demo may have different availability. Prices are a US storefront snapshot. DLC and in-game purchases may cost extra.

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Windows minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Any 64-bit dual-core processor from 2015 or later Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Integrated graphics with OpenGL 3.0 support Storage: 500 MB available space Sound Card: Any

Linux minimum requirements

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 22.04 or later, or any modern 64-bit distribution Processor: Any 64-bit dual-core processor from 2015 or later Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Integrated graphics with OpenGL 3.0 support Storage: 500 MB available space Sound Card: Any Additional Notes: Transparent and perch modes need a compositing desktop.

macOS minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires an Apple processor OS: macOS 12 Monterey or later Processor: Apple Silicon (M1 or later) - Intel Macs are not supported Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Integrated Apple Silicon GPU Storage: 500 MB available space Sound Card: Any Additional Notes: Apple Silicon only. There is no Intel build.

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