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Shepherd of Light

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Should you play it?

Shepherd of Light is a student made game where you control a young shepherd who loses his sheep, and must brave a wolf-infested forest to get them to safety. Rescue sheep with different special abilities and direct them to solve environmental puzzles.

What works

  • Free with no ads or purchases
  • Relaxing and charming atmosphere
  • Well-designed puzzles with gradual complexity
  • Beautiful art and music
  • Creative and unique sheep mechanics

Things to keep in mind

  • Short playtime (about 1 hour)
  • Some bugs causing sheep to get stuck
  • Lack of save feature for short sessions
  • Controls can be clunky or unclear
  • Minimal story depth

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Shepherd of Light: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression.

Last update: 23/08/2026