Out now

Don't Kill the Cow

Developed by James Earl Cox III · Published by James Earl Cox III

Indie
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 7, 2019 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1

Overview

An indie game by James Earl Cox III, published by James Earl Cox III — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Please don't kill the cow.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 84% positive of 105
Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:IndieShortFree to PlayDark HumorSide ScrollerDarkDark ComedyComedyExperimentalExperienceCult ClassicEmotional

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Don't Kill the Cow.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS: 7
  • Processor: 2 GHz
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 330 or higher
  • Storage: 2 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Don't Kill the Cow FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Don't Kill the Cow?

Steam classifies Don't Kill the Cow as a Indie game, developed by James Earl Cox III. Please don't kill the cow.

Is Don't Kill the Cow free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Don't Kill the Cow as Free to Play.

Is Don't Kill the Cow single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Don't Kill the Cow: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Don't Kill the Cow on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Don't Kill the Cow for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Don't Kill the Cow out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 7, 2019.

What platforms is Don't Kill the Cow on?

Don't Kill the Cow is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Don't Kill the Cow single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Don't Kill the Cow cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Who made Don't Kill the Cow?

Don't Kill the Cow is developed by James Earl Cox III and published by James Earl Cox III.

Where to get Don't Kill the Cow

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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