Two games braided together: a roguelike combat crawl where you clear procedural dungeons, and a base-building sim where you run a cult of the followers you save, tending their faith, food and loyalty between crusades. Each half feeds the other, and the cute-macabre art won it a wide audience. It took Best Independent Game at The Game Awards 2022 and holds an Overwhelmingly Positive Steam rating across tens of thousands of reviews.
The combat is the lighter of the two halves, and players note the management loop can turn grindy and shallow in the late game. A 2024 update added local co-op, though the lack of an online option drew criticism. It is the pick for a Hades fan who wants the run-based combat wrapped in something to build and return to, and who will enjoy the management as much as the fighting. Included with PS Plus Premium.
Overall, player feedback for Cult of the Lamb is predominantly positive, with many praising its charming visuals and engaging gameplay loops that combine roguelike mechanics with cult management. However, some players expressed frustration with repetitiveness in gameplay and issues with base management. Players are generally excited about the game, its mechanics, and the community surrounding it, though some critiques hint at gameplay flaws that can diminish the experience for a few.
Based on 111 reviews from playstation, steam
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