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The Merlies

The Merlies came out on September 29, 2026 on PC, Nintendo Switch and Mac. It is developed by Darjeeling and published by ARTE France.

Last checked · Source: IGDB

At a glance
ReleasedSep 29, 2026
Price$19.99Steam US
PlatformsPC · Switch · Mac3 platforms

Key facts

Release date
September 29, 2026
Platforms
PC, Nintendo Switch, Mac
Developer
Darjeeling
Publisher
ARTE France
Genres
Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Links
Steam
Price

How much is The Merlies?

$19.99

On Steam (US store).

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Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.

PC specs

The Merlies PC system requirements

OS *Windows 7
ProcessorIntel i5 Quad-Core
Memory4 GB RAM
GraphicsIntel HD 4000
Storage500 MB available space
Languages (7)
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional ChineseFull audio in English
Controller support
Full controller support
On Steam for
Windows, macOS

Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.

Trailer

About The Merlies

Meet the Merlies, a tiny birds community trying to find harmony in a world where the remains of an ancient civilisation are still visible. Build your village ingeniously, gather your birdies and explore this way-too-big world in this cute post-apocalyptic adventure ! Ready to spread your wings?

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FAQ

The Merlies: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When did The Merlies come out?

The Merlies came out on September 29, 2026 on PC, Nintendo Switch and Mac.

Is The Merlies out yet?

Yes. The Merlies came out on September 29, 2026 on PC, Nintendo Switch and Mac.

How much does The Merlies cost?

The Merlies costs $19.99 on Steam (US store), as of November 2, 2026. Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.

What platforms is The Merlies on?

The Merlies is available on PC, Nintendo Switch and Mac.

Is The Merlies on PC?

Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside Nintendo Switch and Mac.

What are the The Merlies PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for The Merlies as Intel i5 Quad-Core, 4 GB RAM and Intel HD 4000, with 500 MB available space. The full table is in the PC system requirements section above.

Who is making The Merlies?

The Merlies is developed by Darjeeling and published by ARTE France.

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