When I clasped eyes on the rising sun over the staggering mountaintops far off into the distance, a trio of floppy-eared, red-eyed goats at my side, I knew that Herdling was going to be something ...

While it's one of, if not the oldest professions, herdsmen aren't often represented in video game format, and after playing Okomotive's Herdling, I struggle to understand why. Sure, if you asked me to ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. About a week ago, on the same day I started playing Okomotive's Herdling, I accidentally hit a squirrel with my car. The critter darted into the road, ...

You repel your calicorns by moving toward them, nudging them in a specific direction. Sometimes it feels like trying to steer cats in water, but the brilliant thing is, that’s exactly as it should ...

Herdling is as much of an experience as it is a game. There is gameplay as you gather and herd goat-like animals through the world, but it’s there to further your emotional travels with these ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. I don't know why, but I tend to gravitate toward sad stories in virtually all forms of media. My favorite shows are The Leftovers and Six Feet Under.

When I first heard about Herdling, I was immediately intrigued by the prospect of befriending a menagerie of furry, antlered beasts. Developed by Okomotive, the studio behind the acclaimed FAR game ...

It’s a slow, chill game about guiding fuzzy creatures through scenic places. It’s a slow, chill game about guiding fuzzy creatures through scenic places. is a senior reporter covering technology, ...

Urban fantasy is my jam. I’m not kidding. Part of my major in college included focusing on folklore, fairytales, and how we see those sorts of stories adapted in more contemporary literature. We don’t ...

Shane Limbaugh is a Contributor at DualShockers who began covering games professionally in 2025. A longtime gamer with a Bachelor’s Degree in Game Design and Criticism, Shane brings a design-focused ...

Herdling is undoubtedly an indie gem, but not without its flaws. While it's visually stunning and creative, the gameplay needs work in certain areas. However, Herdling finds its stride when racing ...