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The Merlies is a video game, not a film or TV series. To play it, start with ARTE Digital Productions’ official page, then choose the Steam version for PC or Mac or the Nintendo Switch version. Steam’s listing includes a demo. Both storefronts list September 29, 2026 as the release date; check your local store for availability and current details.
Where to find The Merlies
- Start with ARTE Digital Productions. Its official The Merlies page introduces the game and links to Steam.
- Choose a platform. Use the Steam product page for PC or Mac, or Nintendo’s Switch listing. Store availability and details can vary by region, so check the listing for your country.
- Try the demo if you’re considering Steam. Steam’s page offers a demo download where it is available. The demo is a way to try the game before deciding about the full release.
The official listings point to game storefronts, not a subscription-streaming service. If you saw a launch trailer, the next step is to access the game through a supported platform.
Which version should you choose?
| Option | What the official listing says | Useful to know |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | PC and Mac; single-player; Steam Cloud; demo listed. Steam identifies Darjeeling, Blue Ramen, and ARTE France as developers, and ARTE France and GCORES PUBLISHING as publishers. | Steam lists full controller support. Its language listing gives English full audio, with interface and subtitles in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Check the live listing for current details. |
| Nintendo Switch | Nintendo’s Netherlands listing gives September 29, 2026 as the release date, a 2.0 GB download size, PEGI 3 rating, and English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Chinese language support. | The listing identifies the Switch Pro Controller as compatible. The size, rating, language information, and date cited here are from the Netherlands regional page; check your local Nintendo store for its details. |
Neither listing establishes that a controller is required. Compare the device you own, the languages available in your region, and—if you use Steam—whether you want to try the demo.
What kind of game is The Merlies?
ARTE describes an adventure about a community of small birds exploring a post-human world and building a village from found scraps. Steam categorizes it as an Adventure and Indie game and describes 2D exploration-platforming in which abilities open new passages. Steam also says there are no creatures or combat encounters, so the listed focus is exploration and progression rather than fighting.
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ARTE’s page gives an estimated duration of 8 to 10 hours. That is the publisher’s estimate, not a measured playtime or independent review result.
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