- Adventure, Indie, Fantasy
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
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Grave, earnest, contemporary and warm.
- gravecomic
- earnestironic
- contemporarynostalgic
- warmbleak
- classical in formformally daring
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GameSpotMark DelaneyAug 20259/10Okomotive's Journey-like adventure game delivers a strong emotional impact thanks to its memorable furry friends and a unique core concept.
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MonsterVineKM NelsonAug 20255/5Herdling tells a poignant tale using simple mechanics, alternating light environmental puzzles with more treacherous gameplay. Some players may find the potential for animal harm in the game upsetting, but the emotional core of its story would ring hollow without adversity.
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SmashPadChris SelogyAug 20255/5 starsI don’t even have anything negative to say about the game, as I loved every minute of it and will happily replay it for the remaining trophies I missed for being a clumsy guide for my calicorns in certain areas. It’s just the perfect kind of indie game that I needed right now and I’m glad that Okomotive has continued to see enough success to keep making games in these terrible times.
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TheXboxHubRichard DobsonAug 20253/5 starsHerdling is not the game to convert those averse to walking simulators: It can drag, and has a confusing control setup. But it is also beautiful, heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measures, and that’s all done without a single word spoken.
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Nintendo LifeCraig ReidAug 20257/10Herdling is a cosy, heartfelt trek that feels like a breath of fresh air and its stunning atmosphere and soundtrack do much of the heavy lifting. Whilst the game rarely stumbles, it seldom soars and often gets stuck behind janky controls or disappointing performance. Still, for all its rough edges, Herdling is a memorable adventure. If you're chasing the next grand expedition, this game might fall short, but if it's vibes you seek, look no further than this herd of lovable, clumsy beasts.
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About the game
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Okomotive
- Publisher
- Panic
- Released
- August 21, 2025
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Engine
- Unity
- Time to beat
- 4 h rushed · 4 h main story · 5 h completionist
IGDB rating 7.8/10 from 13 ratings.
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