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Play OverviewPlay Overview

Sheepo (2020) is a running and jumping game where you explore a vibrant world in a quest to collect an egg from every species in the universe to save them from extinction. You take on bosses like other platforming games, but here you use the surroundings rather than weapons to defeat them. As you defeat different species you can become that creature, allowing you to reach new areas and discover more of the many secrets in the game. With a clear emphasis on climate change and ecological decline, it's an unusual game with an impactful message.

You play Sheepo, a strange, sheep-like creature with the ability to transform into a whole host of other varied animals. You are tasked with collecting an egg from each species you find in a decaying, warming world, which allows the DNA of the creature to be preserved in a huge galactic database, preserving the species forever. However, to get to the egg, you must face off against the "Queen" of that species.

You run, jump and transform into lots of animals, each with their own unique set of abilities, such as flight, to progress through the world. You only have a few seconds where you control each animal before you need to traverse on foot again. When facing off against the bosses, which protect each egg, you have no weapons, instead having to rely on the surroundings, like falling boulders, to help you defeat each foe.

Like the Metroid and Castlevania games, the game map is a sprawling expanse of secret rooms, passageways and dangers that you can explore as you unlock more creatures, each allowing you to reach more sections.

With an impactful and ever more relevant story, unique gameplay and lots of secrets to discover, it's a unique and thought-provoking alternative to the many other platforming games out there.

Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Sheepo 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Ellen Robertson and updated 10 days ago.
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Play StylePlay Style

This is an Action and Platform game with Adventure, Collecting, Narrative, Puzzle, Simulation and Traversal elements. This is a single-player game.

DurationDuration

Play Time: This game will take between 4 hours and 6 hours to complete. While the main game only takes a few hours, there are plenty of secrets down winding labyrinthine paths you can explore and discover for several hours more.

Age RatingsAge Ratings

Content Rating

Rated PEGI 3.

Skill Level

10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game.

CostsCosts

Sheepo usually costs £7.19 to £9.89. 

Sheepo

XBox Store Xbox X|S £9.19
XBox Store Xbox One £9.19
PlayStation Store PS5 £8.99
PlayStation Store PS4 £8.99
Steam StoreSALE PC £7.19 £2.87 until 21/03/2024
Switch Store Switch £9.89
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 26/08/2020, updated in 2021

Price: 60% off

Out Now: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox X|S

Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Action, Platform (Adventure, Collecting, Narrative, Puzzle, Simulation and Traversal)

Accessibility: 16 features

Components: 2D Side-On and Cartoon

Developer: Kyle Thompson Dev (@KyleThompsonDev)


Taming Gaming Book Written by parents for parents, the database complements the in-depth discussion about video game addiction, violence, spending and online safety in the Taming Gaming book. We are an editorially independent, free resource without adverts that is supported by partnerships.

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