Don't Kill the Cow
A short side-scrolling game that questions what winning means
James Earl Cox III · Released Nov 7, 2019
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 84% of 126
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 7 years ago
- Oct 22, 2019
What is Don't Kill the Cow?
This single-player 2D game sets one objective: avoid killing a cow. A playthrough takes about five minutes, and there are three possible endings. You play using arrow keys, WASD, or a mouse.
For you if...
- +you enjoy surreal games with minimalist presentation
Not for you if...
- −you want mechanically demanding, skill-based challenges
What players say
84% of 126 reviews are positive
Players praise the dark humor. Some criticize the slow, repetitive walking and find the central dilemma unconvincing.
Screenshots and trailer
Don't Kill the Cow system requirements
Minimum: 330.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Don't Kill the Cow?
The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.
Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- 7
- Processor
- 2 GHz
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce 330 or higher
- Storage
- 2 MB available space
Does Don't Kill the Cow have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Don't Kill the Cow run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Don't Kill the Cow use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
