But as operating systems evolved (looking at you, 64-bit Windows and macOS), many of our favorite classic Angry Birds titles vanished from official stores.

Warning: Because these games are no longer sold, running them on Windows 10/11 requires a compatibility tweak. You will likely need to run the installer in and set the resolution to 1024x768. The Verdict: Is it Worth the Hunt? Yes, but with caution.

If you were gaming on a smartphone between 2009 and 2014, you know the drill. You’d pull back a slingshot, launch a flightless bird through the air, and watch a structure of smug green pigs collapse into a pile of rubble.

Recently, search traffic for has skyrocketed. But what exactly is this "Collection," and is it still possible to legally pop those pigs on a modern gaming PC or laptop? Let’s break it down. What is the “Angry Birds Collection”? Unlike a standard sequel, the Angry Birds Collection (often unofficially named by fans or repackagers) usually refers to a bundle of the classic, pre-subscription era titles.

If you are willing to spend 15 minutes tweaking settings and trust the preservation community, you can have all five classic games running on your Windows 11 desktop today.


Announcing the Return of the
Foundation for Critical Thinking Press

The Foundation for Critical Thinking has reopened its publishing house at FCTPress.Org. Several publications are available now, including the award-winning Critical Thinking Therapy: For Happiness and Self-Actualization, with more to come.

The FCT Press also offers self-publishing services for authors.