Herd

Herd is a cute, competitive tactical card game set in a magical world where music is a true power.

Build your deck and face your rival in strategic duels where each card played becomes part of your musical performance.

But here, victory is not achieved by reducing your opponent's life points.

In Herd, you win by converting the Mélodus, adorable divine creatures that react to the music, magic, and momentum of the match.

Read the opponent's game, control the stage, trigger your synergies, and rally the Melodus before your rival steals the show.

A card game where music is part of the gameplay

Cards are played in five musical categories:

• Drums

• Chords

• Bass

• Melody

• Voices

Each card can modify the music, trigger tactical effects, increase the intensity of your set, disrupt the opponent's Soundboard, or convert Mélodus to your side.

The soundtrack evolves with the match, giving every duel the feel of a real musical battle between two artists.

A strategy you can see, hear, and feel

Herd is designed to make the concept of a card game more intuitive.

Instead of hiding strategy behind layers of abstract rules, Herd uses music, visual feedback, and Mélodus movements to help players understand what's happening on the board.

Every match hinges on clear tactical decisions:

• Build your Soundboard

• Prepare your combos

• Control key music genres

• Disrupt the opponent's performance

• Choose the right timing for your conversions

• Adapt your deck after each match

Meet the Mélodus

The Mélodus are small magical creatures born from musical energy.

They are not just a score: they are the heart of the game. During each duel, they react to your performance, move across the stage, and determine who wins the match.

Win them over — or watch your rival take control of the show.

Fair free-to-play

Herd is a free-to-play game built around fair competition.

Our goal is to create a modern digital card game without pay-to-win mechanics. Monetization focuses on expression, optional unlocks, and cosmetic elements: characters, styles, visual effects, Mélodus skins, and stage customization.

Win because you play better, not because you pay more.

Planned Modes

• Solo content to learn the game and discover the universe

• 1v1 PvP to master competitive play

• Deckbuilding and archetype experimentation

• Cosmetic and musical customization

Current roadmap

Herd will first be available as a demo during the Steam Next Fest in June 2026.

After Next Fest, the game is planned for Early Access as a free-to-play title.

The full launch is planned for 2027, with new Mélodus, decks, modes, cosmetics, and narrative content added throughout development.