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Them's Fightin' Herds

Them’s Fightin’ Herds is a 2D fighting game featuring a cast of adorable animals designed by acclaimed cartoon producer Lauren Faust. Beneath the cute and cuddly surface, a serious fighter awaits!

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April 30, 2020
6 years and 141 days ago
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Very Positive4,506 reviews81.3%
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Updated: Jul 10, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Maximum Games acquired developer Mane6.
Updated: Aug 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
Gameplay Group International has a material publishing relationship with this game.
Search Google: Is Them's Fightin' Herds self-published or published by Gameplay Group International?Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Updated: Aug 13, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
The game received corporate-funded support.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for Them's Fightin' Herds and Mane6, Inc.?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Updated: Aug 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.
The game released with a separate publishing relationship.

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About the Game

Them’s Fightin’ Herds is a 2D fighting game featuring a cast of adorable animals designed by acclaimed cartoon producer Lauren Faust. Beneath the cute and cuddly surface, a serious fighter awaits!

Key Features

  • Streamlined Combat - 4-button fighting mechanics, magic system, enhanced super attack, and juggle decay to prevent infinite combos.
  • Story Mode - An episodic adventure filled with exploration, combat challenges, minigames, and boss fights! Chapter 1 (starring Arizona) is available now. Additional chapters are in development and will be released as free updates.
  • Local Versus and Online Crossplay Matchmaking - Fight opponents offline or battle across the globe with GGPO’s powerful rollback netcode.
  • Tutorial and Training Modes – Learn the ropes with combo trials and guided tutorials, practice combos in the data-rich training room, and view replays from your matches!
  • Pixel Lobby - Unlock accessories, customize your avatar, and explore a top-down visual lobby with other players online.
  • Dynamic Music System - Rockin' battle music adapts to the characters to make every match feel like a clash of champions.

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