Jack Barau
Release date: Apr 30, 2025
Developers: Rodolphe BAX, Thierry BROCHART
Publishers: Pixel Sunset Studio
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Partial Controller Support, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French

Help JACK BARAU, the pirate petrel, save his species! Wander across the island in search of lost fledglings. Each night, artificial lights disorient the Barau’s petrels , leaving the young birds at the mercy of lurking rats and stray cats. Gather a fragile but hopeful parade, and lead them to the ocean—where they can finally take flight toward freedom. JACK BARAU is a poetic, quirky and heartfelt 2D puzzle-platformer. Inspired by a poignant ecological reality, it puts you in the feathers of an old pirate with a tender heart, the last hope for a critically endangered species. Guide Jack with precision through diverse environments. Find and protect the fledglings in a growing line of life. Avoid deadly predators and nighttime hazards. Trigger traps and activate switches to overcome obstacles. Explore a stylized world full of humor, emotion, and environmental awareness. Designed to resonate with players of all ages, JACK BARAU is a touching adventure — a loving tribute to the real-life Barau’s petrel, a rare seabird native to the highlands of Réunion Island, and to all those working to save it. 

Press reviews: “You will come out of this adventure with a touching smile... and another little bird in your heart.” 8.5/10 – Gamesfold