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Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.

2025IndieAdventureCasual24.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Okomotive
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Frequently asked about Herdling

Is Herdling verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Herdling is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Herdling cost?
Herdling is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Herdling?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Herdling are Farewell North, Neva, A Plague Tale: Requiem.
Who developed Herdling?
Herdling was developed by Okomotive and published by Panic.

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