Wingspan

Great game, annoying interface. I love to play WIngspan IRL and on Board Game Arena... but the app really sucks the fun out of it. Your options are to either: - Play with each habitat as separate screens that you have to switch back and forth between. - Play in the "habitats overview", where the game will only display half of each card and you have to click back and forth to see each half. Card games apps are an EXTREMELY solved problem - expand the card when you mouseover it so that you can read the entire card. Why the developers of this app chose this approach is baffling. It's a shame because as I've said, the board game itself is great. And even the art and sound of the app is great! Just fix the interface, please.

Love this game, but don't like the multiplayer set up. Nobody needs three minutes for a turn, even if it is down from five minutes. The game itself is so good i will deal with it though!

I’ve been wanting to learn how to play the table-top Wingspan for years, and settled for the steam version during the sale. Of the 10 hours I’ve logged so far, I spent at least six of them in total uncertainty. The learning curve is absolutely worth it though and I highly recommend this game. Wingspan is beautifully designed, both visually and mechanically. The layers of strategy unfold as you gain confidence and learn to build points throughout the game. It’s thoughtful, immersive, and surprisingly relaxing. I’m even more excited now to try the full tabletop version. If I have one critique, it’s the limited options for online play. I’d love to see a more robust social or multiplayer platform—it would make it so much easier to play regularly with friends. (This goes for Calico too!) Games like these deserve online experiences that match the care and depth of their design.

Great potential but the interface is a nightmare. Game could also benefit from having some sort of campaign. Controls and switching habitats is beyond terrible. I think I will stick to watching real birds from now on.

It's the same as the tabletop game in theory, but it's ruined by a terrible interface. Not sure what the devs were thinking with some of the choices they made. I do not recommend this version.

cute, im trying to 1v1 the automaton while i get to know the game mechanics a bit more, and this thing is annoyingly stupidly unfair.

I probably spent more time on it than it was worth. It's super calm and chill, and it works nicely as an alt-tab game. It doesn't have a lot of depth though, you're mostly just playing the cards you get, without much of a choice Interestingly enough, the digital version is more enjoyable than the physical one. The computer handling all the scoring is a major convenience It doesn't deserve a thumbs down, but honestly... don't expect much from it

Cute, wholesome, and well designed. Everything is artistically well done and looks fantastic. So many elements well thought out like asynchronous gameplay, online and singleplayer custom games with unique rules, etc. The music and visuals are just soothing. The mechanics are smooth. Someone really tried to make this as good of a game as it could be, and it shows. If you're a fan of the board game, you'll like this. On sale it's less than $10 and it's worth every penny. I don't have enough good things to say.

Wholesome, cozy, and contemplative. Minimally competitive, great for chilling with friends.

Form over function. Long turn times combined with an inability to watch your opponents' turns unfold in realtime makes gameplay feel very isolated. Really doubles down on delivering that classic board game feeling of “waiting for someone else's turn to finish”. I want to see the cards my friends are playing! I want to enjoy the artwork, and read the descriptions along with them! But instead, I'm just sitting around waiting for a timer to expire. Maybe this is a good way to play the game by yourself, but the multiplayer experience is extremely disappointing. Fine, so maybe it's not built for real-time play. I tried to set up an async game with a friend, and... they weren't able to join the game after I'd started it. What? Asynchronous games have to be started synchronously? C'mon, man, Facebook games had this figured out in 2009. Let me kick off the game with a bunch of people invited, and let them accept the invite and play their first turn on their own time. Not like the game is really practical to play asynchronously anyway, as launching the game, navigating through the menu, and rejoining in-progress gameplay takes many times longer than actually playing your turn. Asynchronous games are mostly mobile, and mostly re-launch to wherever you left off when you closed it; this game... doesn't. What really turns my sentiment sour is that the far-superior fan-made Tabletop Simulator conversion of the game has been taken offline. I can only imagine this was in response to the demands of the trademark holder. I understand the need to protect your IP, but if people clearly want to play that way, why not just... license it? Instead, we're being pushed toward this diabolically unplayable mess. Avoid.

i'm pretty big into all different types of gaming but I was a little skeptical at the idea of creating a haven for birds being anywhere near as fun as people said. I stand corrected. This gave is fun, interesting, aesthetic, and addictive! It never gets old and I can even play it multiple times back to back which is unusual for me when it comes to longer games! It has been fun watching new content come out, though due to my financial situation I usually play the extra content through my friends hosting the game until things get better :)

Cozy but challenging. Didn't get boring after 100h for me. There is one big issue I have: Players cannot choose their starting cards simultaneously so in multiplayer there is quite some downtime until everyone is ready. I play it solo only and multiplayer on BGA.

I love this game in an unholy way. Great to play with friends across country.

A great implementation of a classic game. The interface is really well designed and the game is easy to get into. Very good for something laidback that still engages you. The lovely artwork and bird trivia are a bonus!

The best board game to play with friends. Great UI despite occasional bugs. I love hearing about bird facts and feel like each one is an interesting and unique tidbit I can share with friends. Thank you for your time.

I dont like digital board games that abstract the board that much. I came here to play a board game. Just give me a hint of cardboard.

I've only played one online match but I don't think I'll ever be playing another, and I love the physical board game. The only thing that makes this experience feel multiplayer is that you have to wait for other people to make their move, and you have to wait a long time. For the most part, you just sit there looking at your own board while the other players make their moves and then at the end the scores are tallied and you have no idea how the game played out to that result. There are no animations for the other players turns except a popup at the end, and there's no chat or emotes to interact with the other players. As far as board games go, Wingspan already has limited player interaction, but at least in person you can discuss your strategies or admire each other's birds. You can view the other players boards, but the interface is clunky and you have to constantly switch tabs to stay on top of how other boards are evolving. Overall, pretty unimpressed. I would be bummed if I'd payed full price and I wouldn't recommend it even at 60% off.

Cozy game and easy to casually play. However, the depth of strategy is impressive! The tutorial is a bit choppy and the in-game language can make it confusing to figure out what all you can do on a given turn. However, after about 30 minutes of playing, the actions make a lot more sense.

Awesome game! While it has a big learning curve, starting against simple AI's is helpful. There's loads of instruction and videos on Youtube and various websites. You'll feel great delight in playing the game as you play more and learn more. You can play one to four AI's or Automa and even other humans online and at your computer. In addition to the joy playing, there is an educational element from learning about all the birds. A great educational game for all ages. There are several DLCs for more birds. The game is reasonably priced. And not to mention it is a beautiful game! Just as beautiful as the board game it comes from. Enjoy!

All time great resource management game with each expansion adding new unique game mechanics. Solo play with AI or multi-play with friends are both amazing ways to chill, enjoy music, learn / look at some beautiful birds and catch up

In my opinion much more pleasant to play than the boardgame, since actions are much faster. A game against computers takes around 30min with 4 AI. Keeps the pleasure of the original, without the waiting part!

Wingspan is an excellent game that I enjoy playing with my friends.

The tabletop game I know and love but now with ability to play with friends more easily across the internet and lovely little voice overs and animations to further the points that I love about the original game. Learning and looking at wonderful birds!

The board game is incredible and the online version too! Very commendable. Nice drawings, nice DLCs, nice game mechanics. A must!

Great digital adaptation of a great board game. The attention to detail is astounding, devs even bothered to record appropriate bird calls, and trivia for the birds.

Brilliant game ... I love it in both the digital and tabletop versions!

The original board game is quite simple and adorable, and this Steam version captures that perfectly. One downside - I can't find a way to turn off notifications just for this game without disabling them for Steam.

Deep and intricate rules, lots of per-game variation and cards, gorgeous art, absolutely gorgeous music, and all for a pretty cheap full price. Just great all around.

This is a relaxing game, with interesting facts about birds. The sounds are soothing for calm game play. You can choose for it to be more competitive, but I play this game when I just need to relax.

The digital version of a great board game is just as wonderful, maybe even a bit better because you can relax more with the great music and the rules are all handled for you. Also, you don't have to deal with flakey friends not playing your great bird game with you. Highly recommend a peaceful evening of playing with your bird cards.

This game is AMAZING! I love that its so much more portable than the board game. it runs great on laptops so you can play anywhere you can bring your laptop. I only have one issue with the game. I wish there was campaign style levels with certain goals to hit. It would give an extra challenge besides the weekly challenge against the bot. I have heard other people complain about this before so I really hope the developers consider this. I am so excited for the possibility of finspan to also come to steam I would absolutely purchase it if it does.

It's a fun game, simple to learn. Multiple strategies can be used to win, so it's not the same every time.

The game itself is great but the steam version is horribly buggy. Go play it on tabletop sim.

This game does not always score/count points for accomplishing goals. It just doesn't work. No card says how many eggs it cost to play, often ruining your plans. UI is unacceptable. There is enough on the forums about this issue, I won't even get into it. No fun at all. I've never had less fun playing a game. This makes an otherwise relaxing game infuriating to play. Hitbox makes card selection impossible, forcing me to quit games all the time. I can't read card trivia, or look at my habitats/birds while I wait for the other AI players; it keeps interrupting my screen with useless popups and clicks. So I watch TV. Why even play this half-baked mess. I've never played the board game, never knew it existed, but this interpretation of the game is going to leave a bad taste in your mouth. It feels like someone just paid a tech company to make a digital version of their game, and they never GAF about it. Like when they make games based on movies...always pure garbage. This feels the same. No one tested and played this, and thought, yes, that's perfect. Ready for the masses. I cannot even recommend this game on sale, as it simply does not work, and is extremely badly designed. I was thinking about the actual board game, but when I seen the price, I laughed and walked away.

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good board game, good adaptation

WAY cheaper than the OG boardgame and allows me to have a singleplayer experience with more immersion and sweet animations / sound FX

Bird. . . .Pretty Birds. . . . But yeah, the art is beautiful, and I love the facts on all the birds.

My sister loves this game, but she lives 3 days drive away. This way we can play it online with each other when we get a spare minute. Did I mention this edition had gorgeous sounds and animations? Let's go bird watching!

Great fun, well designed, rich strategy

I am not a huge fan of the interface, but if you like the board game, this is a good option that will meet your needs.

Lovely lowkey card game that's even better with friends! I recommend this for anyone seeking a relaxing card game.

Easy gameplay, gorgeous artwork, and endless combinations to work through make this a thoroughly enjoyable game, and a very good adaptation of the physical version.

A chill strategy game about building engines to draw cards and collect resources to amass points. There's a plethora of viable strategies and ways to play the game. Roseate Spoonbill included for Brennan.

This is a beautiful and relaxing game I always turn to when stressed. The cards are just stunning, there are amazing backgrounds, soothing music, and wonderful bird powers. Never gets old!

Fun and innovative adaptation of the board game. AI player is weak, but both Automa and online play are great.

I love it because it genuinely makes you think without feeling like work. Every turn presents meaningful decisions: which birds to attract, how to chain their abilities, and when to shift focus between different strategies. The engine-building mechanics create this satisfying puzzle where you're constantly weighing immediate gains against long-term potential. What I love most is how the game mirrors the patience and observation required in actual birdwatching. You can't rush to victory; instead, you need to carefully build your ecosystem, paying attention to how different species complement each other. The beautiful artwork and real bird facts add layers of discovery that keep your mind engaged beyond just the mechanical strategy. It's the rare game that exercises your brain while remaining genuinely relaxing. Each decision feels consequential but never stressful, creating this meditative flow state where strategic thinking becomes pure enjoyment.

This is a great way to learn the game. It's also a nice cozy game you can easily play with no stress. My only complaint would be the large wait time when playing online.

Got this after I was gifted the board game. A really nice experience, very relaxing with beautiful visuals. Almost therapeutic.

This game is challenging no matter how many times I play. There is always a new angle to explore. Love it,