The Culling Of The Cows: A Farmer's Bloody Crusade Against Infected Chaos

8/7/2026, 3:04:24 AM

Release date: 5/9/2014

Tags: #indie #casual #action #tower-defense #strategy #gore #zombies #violent

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Score: 74%Mostly Positive
Review Count: 3,447 reviews
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Japan Price: ¥ 700
Global Price: $4.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 8/7/2026, 3:04:22 AM

Key highlight

The Culling Of The Cows is a side-scrolling shooter and tower defense hybrid where players control a farmer tasked by God to eliminate infected creatures. It features 40 levels, full controller support, and Steam Achieve

Who this is for

Embrace the divine (and violent) calling of a farmer in this unique shooter with tower defense elements, blasting infected hordes with a shotgun across 40 challenging levels.

Details

Overview

The Culling Of The Cows plunges players into a frantic side-scrolling shooter experience with a tower defense twist. You step into the muddy boots of Sammy, a farmer who believes he's received a divine mandate to cleanse his land of a spreading disease. Armed with his trusty 12-gauge shotgun and a direct line to God, Sammy isn't about to let the 'infectious chaos' of the city spill into his rural sanctuary. When the madness began, Sammy sought divine guidance, and the answer was clear: 'KILL THEM! KILL THEM ALL!'

Highlights

Genre Blend: This title masterfully combines fast-paced action with strategic tower defense elements.
Content: Features 40 levels filled with critters that demand a good butcherin', offering plenty of challenging gameplay.
Platform Features: Supports full controller input, Steam Achievements, and Steam Trading Cards for an enhanced player experience.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy a blend of frantic shooting action and strategic planning. If you're looking for a unique premise with a darkly humorous, albeit violent, theme and don't mind a bit of cartoon gore, The Culling Of The Cows might be right up your alley. It's particularly suited for those who appreciate indie titles with a distinct personality and a focus on core gameplay mechanics.

Game Info

Developed and published by Dried Lemons, The Culling Of The Cows was released on May 9, 2014. It falls under the Action, Casual, Indie, and Strategy genres, with Steam user tags highlighting its Indie, Casual, Action, Tower Defense, Strategy, Gore, Zombies, and Violent nature. The game is a single-player experience and boasts full controller support, along with Steam Achievements and Steam Trading Cards.