Flockers™ (2014)

Developer: Team17 Digital Ltd
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 230 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, darkly humorous puzzle game where you guide a frantic flock of sheep through deadly machinery and traps, mixing cartoonish charm with a sense of foreboding.

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What players say

Players compare Flockers to Lemmings but warn it is far harder and more about quick reactions than careful planning. Many say levels force trial and error because traps and buttons are unpredictable, and some report framerate problems even on strong hardware.

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