Cult of the Lamb

Cult of the Lamb

August 11, 2022

ActionRoguelikeStrategy Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

You take on the role of a possessed Lamb saved by a mysterious figure. The catch: you must now create a cult that follows said figure to repay the debt. In a world already full of varied beliefs, you engage with false prophets to build your following and create the …

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Álex Pareja IGN Spain Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Although its accessibility causes the interest does not remain as high at the end as in the first hours of gameplay, Cult of the Lamb is one of the most interesting indie games of 2022. Forming the sect to our …"

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Andrew McMahon Shacknews Aug 2022
100.0 /100

"You can keep your Elden Rings and Horizon Forbidden Wests; I’ll be on my cult farm raising crops and occasionally sacrificing my followers for the rest of the year, as Cult of the Lamb is an easy front runner for …"

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Anthony Mann ZTGD Aug 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"That’s why I think it is a disservice to label Cult of the Lamb as a rogue-like game. That is not the point. The point is to manage a cult while working a day job that just happens to be …"

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Brad Norton Dexerto Aug 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"Reaching that flow-state where the game&s;s many interlocking systems are firing on all cylinders is well worth putting up with any hardships along the way. With proper support moving forward, Cult of the Lamb has all the potential to grow …"

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Christian Donlan Eurogamer Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"A desire to please shines throughout this charmer with a hundred moving parts."

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David Martinez Hobby Consolas Aug 2022
90.0 /100

"Cult of the Lamb combines roguelite and strategic elements, with a dark sense of humor and cartoon characters. The result is a unique game, very fun to play, and full of custom elements and skills to unlock. We found some …"

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David Morgan Prima Games Aug 2022
80.0 /100

"Cult of the Lamb is a Satanic blend of a few genre greats -- the loop of action and settlement management is fueled perpetually by satisfying combat and rewarding unlocks. And it&s;s all adorned with fantastic art direction and music."

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Eleen Reinke GamePro Aug 2022
77.0 /100

"Cult of the Lamb is a great mix of roguelite and build-up sim, but it remains a bit too shallow"

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Francesco Alteri The Games Machine Aug 2022
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

94.0

"Cult of the Lamb looks like a roguelike in The Binding of Isaac way, but in reality, it is also a deep god game. The message behind the title is: you have to be afraid of losing those who the …"

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Giovanni Colantonio Digital Trends Aug 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

64.0

"Cult of the Lamb excels as a darkly comedic management game, though its roguelite component commits some cardinal sins."

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Giulia Martino Everyeye.it Aug 2022
90.0 /100

"Cult of the Lamb successfully mixes different genres and inspirations, creating a unique cocktail that, we are sure, will make many happy."

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James Paley COGconnected Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"If you want a roguelite with a sinister twist, you’re in luck. Cult of The Lamb is just the game you’re looking for."

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Jared Carvalho Game Rant Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

28.0

Gameplay

27.0

Story

29.0

"Cult of the Lamb takes the best aspects of the rogue-lite and town-building simulators to deliver a unique experience that enhances both genres."

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Jessica Howard GameSpot Aug 2022
90.0 /100

"Cult of the Lamb merges the best parts of a rogue-like with all the charms of a real-time simulation game in a delightfully macabre ceremony you don&s;t want to miss."

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John Cal McCormick Push Square Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Cult of the Lamb is a game that is much more than the sum of its parts. Taken on their own neither the combat nor the cult management would be strong enough to carry the title, but together they form …"

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Jordan Devore Destructoid Aug 2022
85.0 /100

"I’m a big fan of roguelite action games and city builders, but even if you’re on the mild side, Cult of the Lamb is a winning combo. It draws many of the best aspects of those genres, places them in …"

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Juno Stump Game Informer Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"Cult of the Lamb has its share of bugs, but the addictive cult management gameplay blends perfectly with its combat crusades and catchy soundtrack. It&s;s a must-play indie game."

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Larryn Bell Shacknews Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Cult of the Lamb&s;s unique interplay of game genres is sure to make it a cult classic."

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Luke Kemp GamesRadar+ Aug 2022
82.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Unlike anything else, and able to meld its two disparate halves into something cohesive and satisfying. You won&s;t feel fleeced if you buy this."

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Aug 2022
95.0 /100

"Cult of the Lamb combines roguelike gameplay with cult management and I simply couldn&s;t put it down."

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Mack Ashworth Game Revolution Aug 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"It’s tough enough to make a game that targets one genre, let alone two, but rather than a lamb to the slaughter, Cult of the Lamb commands ownership of both with a hellish ambition that sees it become one of …"

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Michael Riser Screen Rant Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Cult of the Lamb is a spooky-cute experience worth picking up, even if it can&s;t quite make the final ascent to godhood."

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Cult of the Lamb proves to be a remarkably fresh take on the roguelite genre, not just in its goofy and creepy aesthetic, but in its smart blending of action and survival mechanics. Gameplay remains tense without ever feeling like …"

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Mohamed Hassan DualShockers Aug 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"If you fall in love with the main loop and the freedom to design and interact with your followers, then you can expect to take at least 30 fun hours out of it, but don’t go in there expecting anything …"

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Nic Bunce TheSixthAxis Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

73.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

71.0

"I really can&s;t give enough praise to the team at Massive Monster for creating something unique and memorable, and also one of the best indie games I&s;ve played in a long time. Sure, there&s;s a few rough edges, but this …"

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Noah Nelson Attack of the Fanboy Aug 2022
80.0 /100

"Cult of the Lamb is a fun and worthwhile experience, just an experience I thought that I&s;d be able to get over and over again. Though it is cut too short, building a cult full of my favorite animal, crusading …"

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Ryan Thomas Bamsey TheGamer Aug 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

99.0

Story

75.0

"I can easily see Cult of the Lamb becoming one of the next indie darlings, and it would be utterly deserving of the epithet."

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Sarah Maria Griffin Guardian Aug 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"This eerie triumph is both a dungeon crawl in pursuit of heretic bishops and a society-builder where you build a legion of worshippers"

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Sebastian Hawden PlayStation Universe Aug 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"For a mish-mash of genres, Cult of the Lamb does an excellent job of making both parts feel significant and dependent on each other. It&s;s gorgeous, rewarding and made me laugh throughout. As your cult progresses and you move on …"

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Tom Marks IGN Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"Cult of the Lamb is a wolf of a satisfying base-management game in the sheepish clothing of an approachable action-roguelite."

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Wesley LeBlanc Game Informer Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

62.0

"Running through dungeons and improving my cult compound was satisfying, and I found plenty of enjoyment in Cult of the Lamb as a result, even when I felt more like a ruthless boss than a leader."

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Zachary Boddy Windows Central Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Cult of the Lamb isn&s;t always perfectly balanced, but it does expertly blend two opposing game genres into a unique, action-packed occult adventure oozing with personality. This is another shining example of unparalleled indie developer creativity."

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