Call of the Elder Gods
May 12, 2026
Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.
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"Out of the Blue repeats its formula and delivers a great puzzle adventure that knows exactly what it&s;s doing and is aimed at a very specific audience."
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75.0
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70.0
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80.0
"Call of the Elder Gods is a mature and highly rewarding evolution of the foundation laid by Call of the Sea. Out of the Blue Games delivers a vibrant, puzzle-driven adventure that explores Lovecraftian lore through a surprisingly intimate and …"
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65.0
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75.0
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85.0
"Call of the Elder Gods is a first-person adventure that wonderfully captures an otherworldly tone and the sense of mystery of its predecessor, and it nails the emotional core while giving its characters and puzzle design time to shine."
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70.0
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75.0
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85.0
"Call of the Elder Gods pulls from Lovecraftian mythos to create a pulpy puzzler that works to build off of 2020&s;s Call of the Sea. However, its intense head-scratchers with complex solutions can often clash with the pace of a …"
Read original review"Call of the Elder Gods delivers a worldwide adventure with a tinge of mystery, crafting an experience which exceeds its predecessor. Aside from some pacing issues, the puzzles, the characters, and the story are elegantly pieced together. I came away …"
Read original review"Call of the Elder Gods succeeds as an entertaining puzzle game, but falls short of being truly memorable, mostly because of a boring plot."
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50.0
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70.0
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85.0
"Call of the Elder Gods manages to deliver a consistent experience within its premise: a narrative adventure focused on mystery, atmosphere, and clever puzzles. The character writing, the Lovecraftian setting, and the gradual evolution of the puzzles make the campaign …"
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70.0
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85.0
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75.0
"From the developer of the out-of-nowhere indie hit Call of the Sea."
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75.0
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78.0
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82.0
"The Cthulhu mythos resonates in Call of the Elder Gods, which closely follows the gameplay of its predecessor, Call of the Sea, but offers a more solid structure and an equally intriguing storyline. Some gameplay elements could have been better …"
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70.0
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80.0
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90.0
"Call of the Elder Gods is a new adventure game from Out of the Blue Games. Following up on Call of the Sea, the game dives once again in its universe."
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70.0
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90.0
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80.0
"Elder Gods is crammed with gorgeous set pieces, clever puzzles, and engrossing writing."
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60.0
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70.0
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85.0
"I went into Call of the Elder Gods with a little trepidation, because I’ve played quite a few narratively focused puzzle games of late, and I feared I was a little burnt out. Thankfully, it’s a worthy sequel. Call of …"
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65.0
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60.0
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68.0
"Call of the Elder Gods is a decent enough game, but its storytelling and puzzle design leaves a little to be desired"
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70.0
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92.0
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86.0
"Runs with the ball from Call of the Sea, including smart and satisfying puzzles, and throws in a fair amount of creepiness and surreal visions to boot"
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85.0
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68.0
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90.0
"Thanks to a generous hint system and another excellent story, Call of the Elder Gods, is a puzzle game that everyone can enjoy."
Read original review"Beautiful and mysterious, Call of the Elder Gods is a must-play for any fan of puzzle games. It might not be quite as good as its predecessor in terms of story and setting, but it&s;s still absolutely worth your time, …"
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70.0
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85.0
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65.0
"Call of the Elder Gods is a confident and carefully crafted sequel that builds on the strengths of its predecessor, while delivering a rich Lovecraftian puzzle adventure rooted in strong atmosphere and smart design. While it occasionally struggles with pacing …"
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75.0
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85.0
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90.0
"Call of the Elder Gods is a beautiful, haunting and sometimes funny first-person puzzle game. It has a strong focus on its world and characters, with fabulous writing and lovely voice acting. The puzzles are clever, offering a mix of …"
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80.0
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82.0
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81.0
"A brilliant and challenging narrative adventure, mixing science, Egyptian mythology, and cosmic horror through excellent puzzles, beautiful locations, and a deeply immersive soundtrack from start to finis"
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75.0
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85.0
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70.0
"Although it may not reach the heights of other narrative-puzzle contemporaries released since Call of the Sea, Call of the Elder Gods is still an entertaining test for your noggin, wrapped in an adequately engaging Lovecraft-inspired story."
Read original review"Call of the Elder Gods is a tough adventure puzzler that follows in the footsteps of the first game while expanding the memorable cast, story, and locations to create another enjoyable mystery that unfolds in unexpected ways. 📓"
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78.0
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82.0
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86.0
"Out of the Blue has delivered another feast for the eyes and ears in a fun, chill puzzle game that still finds ways to balance the horrors of the beyond with the horrors of our own existence."
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55.0
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58.0
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57.0
"Call of the Elder Gods presents good ideas and interesting puzzles, but the game falls a bit short and is heavily hindered by tiring gameplay and an art direction that feels uninspired at times, taking away much of the title’s …"
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70.0
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75.0
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90.0
"Call of the Elder Gods viene a ser todo lo que se le exige a una secuela, que sea más y mejor. Y esto lo consigue sin mayores problemas."
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80.0
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85.0
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80.0
"Call of the Elder Gods is a successful sequel, particularly when judged on the strength of its world-building, the quality of its puzzles and the solidity of its authorial identity. It isn’t perfect: the attempt to expand on the formula …"
Read original review"Call of the Elder Gods is a sequel to 2020&s;s Call of the Sea, and where in that game you played as Norah Everhart, on a search for her missing husb..."
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80.0
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65.0
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70.0
"Call of the Elder Gods builds upon the foundations of Call of the Sea with clever puzzles, atmospheric storytelling and a striking cartoon-inspired art style. Its Lovecraftian mystery and satisfying puzzle design make it a compelling adventure from start to …"
Read original review"Call of the Elder Gods is a game with interesting ideas and a Lovecraftian atmosphere that works quite well once the narrative finally gains momentum. The setting and sense of discovery are engaging, especially for those who enjoy cosmic horror …"
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68.0
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72.0
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74.0
"Call of the Elder Gods is a very good puzzle adventure game that continues the narrative of the first game and adds some interesting new characters to the mix. At its best it contains some of the most engaging and …"
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80.0
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90.0
"Call of the Elder Gods is a worthy successor to Call of the Sea in almost every way. Combining exploration with some stellar puzzles and gameplay the game manages to tell a wonderful story with a Lovecraftian twist."
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30.0
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75.0
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"With equal emphasis on narrative and sequences of puzzles, Call of the Elder Gods makes good use of the Lovecraftian legacy, reinterpreting it with a presentation that dispenses with horror and prefers the mystery of adventure. It&s;s a game that …"
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40.0
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70.0
"I enjoyed my 5 hour playthrough of Call of the Elder Gods. The puzzles, environments, and voice acting were all fantastic and that’s all you really need for a fun weekend chomp of a title. However, the move from one …"
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65.0
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"Call of the Elder Gods is not a horror game focused on combat or survival mechanics. It is a cerebral, atmospheric adventure that thrives on mystery, tension, and carefully constructed puzzles. At times its pacing and puzzle design can become …"
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85.0
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70.0
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"Call of the Elder Gods is one of the best thought-out puzzle games of the last several years. It personalizes terrifying space stories and makes them sad and weirdly beautiful. This trip through lost cities and fractured memories is particularly …"
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15.0
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15.0
"Call of the Elder Gods is a perfectly worthy sequel to Call of the Sea, in which the authors shifted the focus toward varied and moderately challenging puzzles. The story also turned out to be quite engaging, though for some …"
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