Herder

About Herder

Herder is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Porchman Games and was released on July 26, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Defend your flock of sheep and goats as your traverse colorful procedural alpine meadows in the sky.

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90%Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music1 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Unique and well-executed blend of farming and tower defense genres offering a peaceful yet exciting experience.
Visually pleasing environments with charming details like seasonal effects and lively animal behaviors.
Engaging gameplay with strategic depth, fun physics interactions, and a good balance of challenge and relaxation.

Controls, especially third-person aiming and mouse/keyboard scheme, are awkward and take time to get used to.
Some AI and pathfinding issues, such as animals sometimes running toward danger and character targeting problems.
The game can get quite challenging quickly, which might be frustrating for some players.

grinding
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The grinding aspect effectively blends farming and tower defense mechanics, offering a unique and enjoyable gameplay experience that feels fresh and engaging.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music features an ambient soundtrack that complements the visually appealing landscapes and UI, enhancing the overall experience of protecting your flock.
- “The ambient soundtrack and visually appealing landscape & UI makes protecting your flock that much better.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay demonstrates a strong understanding of animal management, particularly the challenges of overpopulation and disease control. This mechanic is well-executed, adding depth and difficulty to achieving certain objectives, even on casual mode.
- “Whoever made this game has a really good understanding of animals, the disease from having too many, and the problems that can come from not thinning the herd. This mechanic is really well done and makes getting some of the achievements very difficult even on casual mode.”