# Chickenman

> 2021 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122347414](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122347414)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/chickenman-q122347414

## Summary
Chickenman is a 2021 single-player action video game developed for Microsoft Windows and macOS, distributed digitally via Steam. It is an English-language title with a documented presence across multiple gaming databases and platforms.

## Key Facts
- **Title:** Chickenman
- **Publication Date:** April 22, 2021
- **Genre:** Action game
- **Game Mode:** Single-player
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS
- **Language:** English
- **Distribution:** Digital distribution via Steam
- **Steam Application ID:** 1546550 (for Windows and macOS)
- **Rawg Game ID:** chickenman-2
- **Lutris Game ID:** chickenman
- **SteamGridDB ID:** 5281729
- **GameSpot Game ID:** chickenman
- **Internet Game Database ID:** chickenman (IGDB ID: 172259)
- **GamerProfiles Game ID:** mzYjJ
- **VGList Video Game ID:** 61117
- **IsThereAnyDeal ID:** chickenman
- **Instance of:** Video game

## FAQs
**What platforms can I play Chickenman on?**
Chickenman is available for Microsoft Windows and macOS. It was released simultaneously on both operating systems through the Steam digital distribution platform.

**How can I identify Chickenman across different gaming databases and stores?**
The game is indexed under several specific identifiers: its Steam application ID is 1546550, its Rawg ID is "chickenman-2", its Lutris ID is "chickenman", its SteamGridDB ID is 5281729, its GameSpot ID is "chickenman", its IGDB ID is 172259, and its GamerProfiles ID is "mzYjJ".

**What type of game is Chickenman?**
Chickenman is classified as an action game designed for single-player experiences. It is an English-language title.

**Where was Chickenman distributed?**
The game was distributed digitally exclusively through the Steam platform for both Windows and macOS.

## Why It Matters
Chickenman represents a documented instance of a cross-platform indie game release in 2021, with consistent metadata preservation across major gaming databases. Its presence on both Windows and macOS from launch demonstrates a commitment to broader platform accessibility for a niche title. The comprehensive set of database identifiers (Steam, Rawg, IGDB, Lutris, etc.) ensures the game remains discoverable and verifiable within digital preservation and archival ecosystems, which is significant for the long-term visibility of smaller-scale video game projects.

## Notable For
- **Cross-Platform Release:** Launched simultaneously on both Microsoft Windows and macOS, a less common pairing for indie action games.
- **Extensive Database Indexing:** Maintains active, unique identifiers across seven major gaming databases and platforms (Steam, Rawg, Lutris, SteamGridDB, GameSpot, IGDB, GamerProfiles), ensuring robust digital footprint.
- **Pure Digital Distribution:** Released solely through digital channels (Steam) with no physical retail version noted in the source data.
- **Single-Player Focus:** Designed explicitly as a single-player experience, distinguishing it from multiplayer-focused action titles of its release year.
- **Language Specificity:** Released exclusively in English, targeting a specific linguistic market.

## Body

### Release and Platform Availability
Chickenman was published on April 22, 2021. It was developed for and released on two desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows and macOS. The release was handled through digital distribution only, with Steam serving as the sole storefront and distributor. The Steam application ID for the game is 1546550, which is associated with both supported platforms.

### Game Classification and Design
The game is formally classified as an **action game** and is exclusively a **single-player video game**. It is an **English-language** product, with no indication of additional language support in the provided source material. Its core instance is that of a **video game**.

### Distribution and Digital Footprint
Chickenman's distribution is tied to the **Steam** platform. Its digital-only release format is recorded as **digital distribution**. The game's metadata is preserved across a wide network of gaming databases and community resources, each assigning a unique identifier:
- **Rawg:** `chickenman-2`
- **Lutris:** `chickenman`
- **SteamGridDB:** `5281729`
- **GameSpot:** `chickenman`
- **Internet Game Database (IGDB):** `chickenman` (with internal ID 172259)
- **GamerProfiles:** `mzYjJ`
- **VGList:** `61117`
- **IsThereAnyDeal:** `chickenman`

This extensive indexing facilitates tracking, discovery, and archival across different segments of the gaming ecosystem.

### Data Provenance and Context
All core properties—genre, platforms, game mode, instance, publication date, language, distributor, and distribution format—are referenced to **Steam** as the authoritative source, with reference recording dates in 2023. The Wikidata description for the entity is "2021 video game," aligning with the stated publication year. The rawg_game_id reference notes a recording date of 2023-09-12, and the lutris_game_id reference connects to the Wikidata item Q20056333. The steam_application_id property includes a qualifier specifying its application to both Microsoft Windows and macOS.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839