Them's Fightin' Herds

2D fighter starring cartoon animals in local and online matches

Mane6, Inc. · Published by Gameplay Group International · Released Apr 30, 2020

Reviews: Very Positive; 81% of 4,505
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 2; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 2 years ago; Apr 2, 2024

What is Them's Fightin' Herds?

A 2D fighting game with a cartoon animal cast. You face opponents in local or online matches using four-button controls and a magic system, or follow Arizona through an episodic story chapter with exploration, minigames, and boss fights. Tutorials and training modes let you practice moves.

For you if...

+you enjoy learning combos and mastering fighting game mechanics
+you want local or online matches with cartoon animals
+you like guided tutorials and detailed training tools

Not for you if...

−you prefer fighting games with a gentle learning curve
−you want a finished, story-focused campaign

What players say

81% of 4,505 reviews are positive

Players praise the combat, tutorials, characters, and music. Their main complaint is that the episodic story remains unfinished, with many concerned about stalled development. Some also find the story mode's platforming frustrating.

Screenshots and trailer

Them's Fightin' Herds system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 (or later)
Processor: Dual-core CPU (2 GHz or greater speed)
Graphics: Intel Core i3 550 Integrated graphics chipset or equivalent.
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 6 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 28
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.