Choose Flock
Choose Flock if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Flock launched in 2024.
Flock vs HERD
Flock and HERD both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Flock (2024) is 2 years older than HERD (2026). Both support cooperative play. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose HERD
Choose HERD if you want an Action game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. HERD launched in 2026.
Both Flock and HERD sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Flock |  HERD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.5% positive (179 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Hollow Ponds, Richard Hogg | Game Night Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Flock (2024) is 2 years older than HERD (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Flock is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; HERD has no Deck rating yet.
Flock vs HERD — FAQ
- Should I play Flock or HERD first?
- If you want chronology, Flock (2024) came out before HERD (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Flock and HERD similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Flock and HERD have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Flock ships Online Co-op, Co-op; HERD ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Flock run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Flock is rated Deck Playable by Valve. HERD doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.