A new roguelite game titled Sheeps tasks players with an unusual objective: counting and shearing sheep that emerge from a strange portal. The game's premise, as described on its Steam page, sets a whimsical scene where players must herd and manage the incoming flock.
Gameplay begins with a manageable number of sheep crossing the screen, requiring simple counting. As the game progresses, the pace and quantity of sheep will increase, demanding quicker counting and more efficient management. To aid players, Sheeps introduces various upgrades and mechanics. These can include visual cues like every fifth sheep being a different color, or auditory cues such as the count always being an even number. Distraction elements, such as spawning grain to momentarily occupy the sheep, and tools like a magic bag for collection, are also available to help players keep up.
The game also features occasional appearances by more sentient animals, such as spiders, chameleons, and business llamas. These characters can offer assistance, like providing the sheep count (though sometimes inaccurately), and may require interaction, such as tipping. The game's developer, Brainfruit, presents Sheeps as a title that, while potentially relaxing in a casual manner, is not designed to be sleep-inducing.
There is no official release date for Sheeps yet. Interested players can currently wishlist the game on its Steam page while awaiting further announcements. The game's unusual concept and roguelite mechanics suggest a unique experience for players looking for something beyond traditional sheep-counting methods for sleep.