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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or Newer Processeur : Intel Core i3 M380 Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire DirectX : Version 5.2 Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible

SHEEPO

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Released August 26, 2020
sample: 402 reviews posted after launch (179 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 96 % · 605 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
8,19€ 3,27€ -60%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Four out of every five hours played happen inside the 2-to-10-hour bracket—and players are still cheering. Every other review since launch echoes that same glowing sentiment, cementing its overwhelming success.

In-game

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« Un petit metroidvania tout mignon et plaisant à jouer. Il n'y a pas de combat, juste de la plateforme et ça se laisse jouer tranquillement. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« A nice little game and a promising game developer! »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Petit platformer/metroidvania très cool, jolie DA, contrôles agréables, jolies musiques. Se rapproche un peu du jeu suivant du créateur, Islet. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Cool little platform game ! Cute, fun, short, simple and calming. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Tout choupi ce jeu, je regrette qu'il soit pas plus long mais c'était globalement un long moment de détente, les musiques ont vachement aidé haha »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Another banger by Kyle Thompson »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« I don't like the art style. I can't stand the music. I hate the floaty controls. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« gets boring after the fist boss :( »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Not a fan of this one. It's quite boring and kind of frustrating to play due to various factors. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« The control of this game is awkward and I could not make it work with my controller. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« The ancestor of Islet and Crypt custodians, respect! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played

In players' words

« Un petit metroidvania tout mignon et plaisant à jouer. Il n'y a pas de combat, juste de la plateforme et ça se laisse jouer tranquillement. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« I don't like the art style. I can't stand the music. I hate the floaty controls. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« A nice little game and a promising game developer! »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« gets boring after the fist boss :( »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Petit platformer/metroidvania très cool, jolie DA, contrôles agréables, jolies musiques. Se rapproche un peu du jeu suivant du créateur, Islet. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Not a fan of this one. It's quite boring and kind of frustrating to play due to various factors. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Cool little platform game ! Cute, fun, short, simple and calming. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« The control of this game is awkward and I could not make it work with my controller. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Tout choupi ce jeu, je regrette qu'il soit pas plus long mais c'était globalement un long moment de détente, les musiques ont vachement aidé haha »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« The ancestor of Islet and Crypt custodians, respect! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Another banger by Kyle Thompson »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
90 % pos · n=168
Graphics / art
96 % pos · n=54
Story / writing
95 % pos · n=44
Audio / music
90 % pos · n=30
Content / longevity
75 % pos · n=20
Interface / UX
40 % pos · n=15
Stability / bugs
11 % pos · n=9
Value for money
88 % pos · n=8
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay168151611
Graphics / art545202
Story / writing444220
Audio / music302712
Content / longevity201514
Interface / UX15618
Stability / bugs9117
Value for money8701
Performance2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 51 min.

🪤 60 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
29 % (n=17)
2-10h
98 % (n=320)
10-25h
100 % (n=61)
>25h
100 % (n=4)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jul 2023 : 93% positive93JulDec 2024 : 96% positive96DecJan 2025 : 100% positive100JanMay 2025 : 95% positive95MayJan 2026 : 100% positive100Jan

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4,8 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 18 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 26,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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This game on Twitch

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Strengths

  • Gameplay steals the show: 151 positive mentions out of 168
  • Story weaves a gentle, persistent charm—42 positive mentions out of 44
  • Graphics dazzle across 52 positive mentions out of 54
  • Audio melodies linger long after death screens, with 27 positive mentions out of 30

Weaknesses

  • Bugs bite a tiny fraction—7 negative mentions out of 9
  • A minority dislike the UI layout—8 negative mentions out of 15

Who is it for?

Tinkerers who adore short, tightly crafted adventures will find a perfect match. Anyone hunting a cozy, low-stress Metroidvania will feel right at home.

Is SHEEPO worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 605 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay steals the show. Current price: 3,27€ (60% off).

Verdict

Sheepo feels like a hand-stitched pocket of joy: almost flawless in design and barely marred by minor flaws. Its 96% positive score barely tells the tale of a game that punches far above its weight.

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