Forget everything you know about counting sheep — this won’t put you to sleep. Brainfruit Studio has today unveiled Sheeps, a one-of-a-kind high-resolution pixel art roguelike that transforms the drowsy bedtime pastime into a razor-sharp, ever-escalating challenge that will keep you wide awake.
What on Earth Is Sheeps?
At first glance, it sounds simple: watch the sheep pass by, keep count, and report the right number. But this is no ordinary meadow — and these are no ordinary sheep:
- Waves of woolly chaos — flocks pour through from a mysterious, otherworldly rift, and they don’t just walk in straight lines
- Difficulty that ramps up fast — sheep change speed, loop back, split into groups, vanish, or appear in unexpected places. The better you get, the harder the game pushes back
- Health, upgrades & curses — get the count wrong and you lose ground; succeed and unlock permanent boosts, helpful effects, and occasionally… deeply unfair twists that keep every run fresh
- Endless replayability — no two flocks behave the same way, and your build evolves differently every time you play
Where Do All the Sheep Come From?
There’s a story beneath the fleecy surface. As you count, you’ll uncover the mystery of the rift itself — why it opened, who or what is behind it, and whether there’s any way to close it. Along the way you’ll meet a colourful cast:
- A crafty spider
- A sarcastic crow
- A dye-obsessed chameleon
- More than a few business-minded llamas — help is available, but it never comes free
These characters have their own secrets, motives, and stories — crafted by artist Garrett Miller and Emmy-winning writer Rob Dubbin (The Colbert Report, The Late Show). Expect charm, humour, and something genuinely strange unfolding beneath the pastoral visuals.
Release Details
- Developer: Brainfruit Studio
- Release: 2027
- Platforms: PC, Mac & SteamOS — available via Steam
- Add to Wishlist: Live now on Steam
- Soundtrack: From calming lullabies to frantic breakbeats, the music shifts right along with the chaos
The game also supports local co-op — bring a friend to help count, or compete to see who stays sharpest when the flock swells.
The Pitch
“Think of all the hours you’ve wasted trying to fall asleep. We’ve fixed that — now counting sheep will keep you awake instead.”
— Brainfruit Studio
Sheeps is coming in 2027. Start practising now — you’re going to need it.
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