Shepherds
Shepherds is a 3D, two-player co-op musical adventure game in which players control unlikely partners - a shepherd girl named Zoe and a magic wolf named Kin. Players must cleverly combining their unique mastery of musical melodies and distinctive movement styles to solve puzzles.
Does this feel indie?
Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
|---|---|---|
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | A separate publisher is listed without a proven bounded regional or service-only role. | |
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. | The title released with a separate publisher relationship. |
Media
6 itemsAbout the Game
Here are some debug tools in case you encounter an undesirable situation:
R + = : Restart the current Level
R + "numbers": Jump the a different sequence within the current level
Shepherds is a 3D co-op action-adventure game that blends musical puzzle-solving gameplay. Players control the shepherd girl Zoe and the magical wolf Kin, cleverly using their individual mastery of musical melodies and unique movement styles to solve puzzles across various adventure levels. Ultimately, they will delve into a shepherd's temple at the heart of an active volcano to find a way to prevent the vengeful spirit, Black Dragon, from laying their island to waste.
Interested in teaming up with family and friends for a cooperative adventure and experiencing the thrill of puzzle-solving in a game world? Join "Song of the Shepherds" and enjoy the fun of human-animal teamwork!
Tower of the Dragon
The Black Dragon awakens, and the volcano erupts. By a twist of fate, shepherd Zoe and the magical wolf Kin find themselves in the ancient shepherd's temple where the Black Dragon is sealed. Despite their natural enmity, they must collaborate to venture deep into the heart of the volcano to the Tower of the Dragon, find a way to save their island, and make their escape.
Spirit of Sound
Within the ancient shepherd's temple, many mythical creatures dwell. Some assist Zoe and Kin on their journey, while others cunningly obstruct their path. Observing these creatures' traits and cleverly using their own abilities, players will experience an adventure of musical puzzle-solving and platform jumping.
Song of the Shepherds
In the temple, shepherd Zoe inherits the legacy of ancient musical magic, and the magical wolf Kin awakens the power of frost. Combining their abilities, they perform the Songs of the Shepherds, rescuing trapped music spirits, purifying the ancient shepherd's temple, and ultimately unveiling the sealed truths.
Shepherds is a thesis project from the University of Southern California, developed collaboratively by Haoyun and the Team Sheep. USC Games has been known for its professionalism, diversity, and strong student teams, having produced several outstanding games. "Shepherds" aims to be among these successful projects. Both USC Games and Shepherds share a passionate commitment to creating innovative gaming products and continuing to enrich the gaming industry. Join us for a new experience in the gaming world!
