Cozy Canine Co-Op Game Sheepherds! Bounds Into October Steam Next Fest With Colorful New Demo

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Cozy Canine Co-Op Game Sheepherds! Bounds Into October Steam Next Fest With Colorful New Demo

These fluffy sheep need herding, are you up for the task?

[Lyon, France - October 1, 2025] — Grab your friends and family for some cute, cozy chaos in Sheepherds! Following their prominent feature in the Six One Indie Showcase, Ultimo Disco is excited to reveal that players can get their paws on a brand new demo in time for October Next Fest! With eight levels to enjoy, a new 3D lobby for players preparing to manage their flock, a first look into the story woven within Sheepherds!, more new language options, and so much more to discover, the new demo is a pawesome good time.



Sheepherds! is a cozy co-op game where you play as an energetic sheepdog, whose job is herding colorful sheep and collecting their wool. Sheepherds! is all party, zero stress, and will have you and your fellow sheepdogs (and the potential pig) woofing with joy! Customize your dog to be the goodest pup, with 5 starting breeds and over 10 unlockable breeds, as well as various fur patterns and goofy outfits, as you prepare to go on a collaborative sheepherding adventure!

New with the Steam Next Fest Demo:

New 3D Lobby - While you’re waiting for your herding companions to join you, unleash your sheepdog’s playful side and have some fun in the new lobby! Whether you’re playing soccer, taking cute selfies, or just relaxing, the lobby is a new addition all players can enjoy!

Enter the Glowing Fields! - Included in the eight available maps, silly sheepdogs can now enter the Glowing Fields map for the first time! The Mossy Highlands map also has some improvements from the August Playtest — give it another run and explore what’s new.

New Languages - The team at Ultimo Disco is working tirelessly to make Sheepherds! accessible to more users globally, and have successfully implemented nine new languages being added in this demo build (French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese (Brazil), Korean, Japanese, German, Russian, and Spanish).

Story Elements - Sheepherders will be able to get a first look into the overlying narrative within Sheepherds! We won’t spoil anything here… but check your mailbox for a certain letter in the hub!

Quality of Life Fixes - With new difficulty settings, additional support settings and hints for keyboard, Xbox and PlayStation controllers, and improved timed challenges reinvented, everyone can play Sheepherds! free of stress as intended.

Begin herding your fluffy flock in the Sheepherds! Steam Next Fest demo, available September 29th on Steam! Eager sheepherders can wishlist the game now. Follow Ultimo Disco and Yahaha Games on X, BlueSky, and YouTube for news on all things Sheepherds!

Key Features:

Master the flock - The sheep follow and influence each other, just like in real life. Learn to manage them like a good sheepdog, by positioning yourself strategically and barking at just the right moment! Or, just do whatever: after all, you’re a dog.

Spice it up with bonus challenges - Add an extra layer of depth with optional challenges designed to test your skills and teamwork. These features provide a rewarding experience for those seeking more engaging gameplay, while remaining entirely optional for a relaxed session.

Not just any dog - your dog - Turn your well-earned treats into exciting rewards! Unlock a variety of stylish accessories, colorful outfits, and unique skins to personalize your sheepdog. From corgis to pugs, choose from 15 different lovable breeds. Mix and match your favorite combinations to create a look that perfectly reflects your style and makes your dog stand out in the flock.

Small scope, big heart - Sheepherds! doesn’t try to do everything—it focuses on what matters most: cooperation and playfulness. Every detail, from the sheep’s behaviors to the lovingly crafted landscapes, is designed to deliver a polished experience that will leave you smiling.

Herd with friends near and far - Although it can be enjoyed solo, Sheepherds! is designed to be played together, whether you're side by side on the couch or connecting from across the globe. The game supports both local co-op and a fully integrated online multiplayer mode, making it easy to team up with friends wherever they are.

About Ultimo Disco

Ultimo Disco is an indie team based in Lyon, France, formed by five passionate developers who collectively bring 29 years of experience and 11 released games. Most team members previously worked at Mi-Clos Studio.

About Yahaha Games

Yahaha Games is the publishing partner behind Sheepherds!. Backed by Yahaha Studios, a 3D UGC platform and Diamond Sponsor at GDC 2023, the label launched in 2024 and is dedicated to bringing standout indie titles to global players.