# Birdigo: Word Game — Wordle meets Balatro

> Deckbuilding word game with roguelike elements and a bird migration theme. (iPhone/iPad app by Atelier GameTeam6 Ltee.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdigo-word-game/id6756630305 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Atelier GameTeam6 Ltee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751588834)
- Category: Games, Strategy, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 68 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 598 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdigo-word-game/id6756630305/reviews.md

## What is Birdigo?

Build words, play cards, and take flight!

Reviewers love this adorable mashup of Wordle and Balatro:

“My new favorite word game” (PC Gamer)
“Birdigo’s talons will hook you in and not let go.” (Finger Guns)
“Extremely satisfying” (ThinkyGames)
“Unputdownable… a glorious puzzler with roguelike mechanics.” (Finger Guns)
“If you’re a fan of word games, you need to play Birdigo.” (Gaming Age)

Features:
	•	A deckbuilding word game inspired by Wordle, Scrabble and Balatro
	•	Strategize, build your deck and build up your high score
	•	Guide your adorable flock on a round-the-world migration
	•	Roguelike elements - how far will your flock go?
	•	Universal app - play on your iPhone, iPad and Mac!

Birdigo is created by screenwriter John August (Corpse Bride, Charlie’s Angels) and developer Corey Martin (Bonfire Peaks, Pipe Push Paradise).

Piece together words from your deck of letters and guide a flock of birds in their migration around the world.

Assemble letter cards into words, which add up into ‘flaps’ to send you further along your journey. Longer words score higher, but specific combos can turn short words into powerhouses. Use enchanted feathers, letters and songs to change the rules of the game as you go.

Build up your deck and develop your own strategy in each game. You’ll need to play carefully, as the distance gets further with each round. Stack up a massive high score and guide your flock to safety!

## Key features

- Deckbuilding word game inspired by Wordle and Balatro
- Strategize and build your deck
- Guide a flock on a round-the-world migration
- Roguelike elements for replayability
- Assemble letter cards into words for 'flaps'
- Use enchanted items to change game rules

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdigo-word-game/id6756630305/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Fun but too hard

*2026-07-31*

Fun concept and graphics, keeps your brain busy, really grateful rounds aren't timed because that triggers my anxiety... but it seems impossible to get the scores you need to succeed. Disappointed you can't set a difficulty level, not just for me but this game would be perfect to play with my niece who is learning to read and spell, if it wasn't so hard.

### 2/5 — Needs difficulty levels or adjustments

*2026-07-27*

Incredibly well made, but I’ve never beaten the first level after the unlock, let alone anything after. I tried different feather strategies. I tried taking extra, extra, extra long times to squeeze out an extra letter longer words. Nothing is enough.

### 3/5 — Fun game, needs more

*2026-07-25, version 1.0.3*

It’s a really fun game, but it only took 3 days of casual playing to beat every route and unlock all decks. Hopefully there will be updates that expand the game further.

### 5/5 — Dictionary

*2026-07-18*

Addicted to the game! Fun to play!
Con….we must use 2 different dictionaries. Please correct your dictionary. I have played many words that are x’d out . I check my dictionary and the word is valid. It’s a real word, not anything that should be restricted. Very upsetting

### 3/5 — Fun but not totally functional

*2026-07-15, version 1.0.3*

It’s really fun but the music cards don’t work which makes it super hard to advance. It’s disappointing bc I paid

### 3/5 — Potential

*2026-07-12*

There’s some great potential for this game - and I really want to love it - but right now I’m just slightly in “like” with it. You only get 4 word guesses per level - and that’s ok for the first few levels -  but when you get to a target score of 150+ - that’s almost impossible to achieve with only 4 words. And why does it reset you back to the beginning of the level if you don’t get all the words? That’s ridiculous! I get that it’s priced really low but I want to try out a game fully before I buy it. Throw in some ads if you want to try and keep the free version free - so we can at least get full game play. It’s really rubbish that I lose my one and only life if I don’t manage to make the required score. 🤷🏻‍♀️

### 4/5 — Great game.. but too hard

*2026-07-03*

I love this game. It’s so fun to play, but it’s incredibly hard. I’ve played over and over and am unable to make it past the 7th level in the first migration. Challenge is good, but this level of difficulty is more frustrating than fun. I love and recommend the game, I just wish the powers were either a little higher, or the distance difficulty was lower.

### 1/5 — This is a demo

*2026-06-27, version 1.0.3*

Citing Balatro as inspiration for this demo is a stretch. When you fail as a writer, you can always make a gacha app, right ?

### 4/5 — Great… but

*2026-06-25*

Difficulty needs to be dialled down a bit for daily migrations. For example, I’ve spent multiple hours on a daily challenge to no avail, despite very careful strategizing. Lowering the required scores for each level by a bit, or adding more balance in another way, would help the game feel more strategic and less chance-based.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2026-06-23*

I came here to see if I was the only one having this issue but I’m not. First level was difficult as is but second level is literally impossible, even the daily mission. I bought the game because I really liked it but I’ve been trying for what feels like a month now to pass this second level. Unless you get the luckiest hand of all time I don’t know how you would pass it. At this point I know if I don’t get multiplayer cards then it’s pointless to continue. A very broken game and it’s sad

## Frequently asked questions about Birdigo

### What kind of game is Birdigo?

Birdigo is a unique deckbuilding word game that blends elements of Wordle, Scrabble, and Balatro. Players assemble letter cards into words to guide a flock of birds on a migration around the world, strategizing to build their deck and achieve high scores.

### What are the main features of Birdigo?

Key features include a deckbuilding word game inspired by popular titles, strategic deck construction, guiding a bird flock on a global migration, roguelike elements for replayability, and the ability to use enchanted items to alter game rules.

### Is Birdigo free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases may enhance the gameplay experience or provide additional content.

### What devices is Birdigo compatible with?

Birdigo is a universal app, meaning it can be played on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices, offering a seamless experience across Apple platforms.

### How do I play Birdigo?

You play Birdigo by assembling letter cards from your deck into words. These words create 'flaps' that advance your bird flock along their migration route. Longer words and specific combos yield higher scores, and you can use special items to influence the game's rules as you progress.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-02-19

- Limited framerate to improve performance & battery life
- Fixed a main menu UI bug
- Minor UI/SFX polish

### 1.0 — 2026-02-18

No release notes.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-02-15

- Added animation to the startup loading screen
- Hid the "Try Again" button after a successful migration

### 1.0.1 — 2026-02-11

- UI & Audio improvements
- Bug fixes

## More apps by Atelier GameTeam6 Ltee

- [Pipe Push Paradise](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-push-paradise/id1442420788)

All apps by Atelier GameTeam6 Ltee: https://appshunter.io/developer/1751588834

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*
