Cult of the Lamb

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 183 Ratings

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  1. BOWi
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    (I deleted my original super-negative review and I don't plan to re-write an exhaustive one)
    The game is great. What else to say!
  2. WEREWOLF07
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    In Cult of the Lamb, you take on the role of a lamb initially brought to the slaughter but was resurrected from death by an imprisoned deity called The One Who Waits and must repay your debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start by recruiting new followers to the flock, building a base for them to live in, going on bloody crusades against the otherworldly entities that trappedIn Cult of the Lamb, you take on the role of a lamb initially brought to the slaughter but was resurrected from death by an imprisoned deity called The One Who Waits and must repay your debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start by recruiting new followers to the flock, building a base for them to live in, going on bloody crusades against the otherworldly entities that trapped him and free your master.

    Cult of the Lamb is equal parts dungeon-crawler and religious management sim, with your tasks divided between tending to your devout flock of followers and fighting through procedurally generated dungeons. These dungeons are fairly short, consisting of several stages that players can clear to obtain valuable resources. During each stage, you will also encounter unique NPCs who can empower you with talents, offer powerful weapons, or award an assortment of stone, wood, or foodstuffs (including seeds) to cultivate your growing commune.

    The loop of gathering supplies, tending to your worshipers, upgrading both your character and your settlement and then going out to do it again is extremely satisfying, with a charming art style and expressive animations that bring joy to every moment of it. Cult of the Lamb is definitely a uniquely refreshing game that is highly recommended as one of the best indie game of 2022.    … Expand
  3. Pachulin77
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    Muy cierto , es una combinación entre Hades y Animal Crossing , vale mucho la pena , mucha contenido que le da vida al juego.
  4. Gohax
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    cult of the lamb at least in my opinion is the best indie game that released this year and i think the most fun i had with a western game in a while. I didn't think a lot about it a first then saw some gameplay and decided yeah why not ill try it and i gotta say i was hooked this game is addicting as hell if i were to summarize it i would say that this is is a combination of animalcult of the lamb at least in my opinion is the best indie game that released this year and i think the most fun i had with a western game in a while. I didn't think a lot about it a first then saw some gameplay and decided yeah why not ill try it and i gotta say i was hooked this game is addicting as hell if i were to summarize it i would say that this is is a combination of animal crossing don't starve and Isaac and the art style is totally inspired by the gravity falls show
    the dungeons are cool the end game is fun and everything about this game is really good there were here and there's but are totally small nitpicks of mine

    in conclusion one of the easiest 1010 i gave to a game i really have nothing bad to say about the game    … Expand
  5. CyberRobotnix
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    A cute little children's game, perfect for your kids. Maybe not if your kid practices Christianity.
  6. revs077
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego del año hasta ahora. Y si, he jugado todos los demás e incluso más de los que se imaginan. Las críticas que veo sobre Cult of the Lamb son:

    1. Se parece mucho a otros juegos que ya vimos. No me digas, es un Roguelike con gestión, que esperabas?. Es como decir que un Metroidvania pierde puntos por ser una copia de Metroid o Castlevania. COTL se influencia de TBOI, ETG,    El mejor juego del año hasta ahora. Y si, he jugado todos los demás e incluso más de los que se imaginan. Las críticas que veo sobre Cult of the Lamb son:

    1. Se parece mucho a otros juegos que ya vimos.
    No me digas, es un Roguelike con gestión, que esperabas?. Es como decir que un Metroidvania pierde puntos por ser una copia de Metroid o Castlevania. COTL se influencia de TBOI, ETG, hasta de la gestión o el sistema de pesca de juegos como Stardew Valley. Está mal esto? NO, de hecho mejora en muchos aspectos a algunas de sus influencias. Trabaja sobre sus errores y los mejora. Imaginate seguir jugando TBOI en 2022.

    2. No dura 500hs.
    Si, vivimos en una sociedad. En una sociedad basura que pide que cada título dure 500hs porque sino no es worth comprarlo. Jamejodé, le metí 16hs, lo hice al 100% y me quedé satisfecho esperando más contenido. Ahora a jugar los otros 50 títulos que tengo en la espera. No es culpa de nadie que sean unos secos que quieren hacer durar 500hs cada juego en lugar de ir jugando diferentes títulos. Si hubieran sobreextendido este juego, sería aburrido y repetitivo, ahí si. Igual no niego que le falta contenido endgame, pero no es para matarlo.

    3. La crítica, muchas veces tácita que vi en varias reviews de pren$a es que les moja la oreja. Si, se sienten zarpados. Porque saben que esta "secta" se parece mucho al partido político para el cuál trabajan estos mercenarios. Les molesta y les da incomodidad ver los paralelismos que hay con sus vidas. Como sirven sin cuestionarse nada siguiendo el billete y persiguiendo falsos ídolos.

    Mi reseña no entraría en este pequeño texto, tengo mi pág, hago mis propias reseñas sin fines de lucro. En mi caso el juego recibió un 86/100 y hasta el momento es el puntaje más alto de este año. Todavía queda mucho, pero por el momento es un juego sublime, cuidado al detalle, muy bien logrado y sobretodo, que no está acá por la moda de los Roguelike, los Soulslike ni nada de eso como muchos otros que se notan, solo están por los billetes. Y también vi en algunas reseñas de pren$a que lo comparaban con Hades, diciendo que COTL es inferior. Jugabiemente claro que si, es mucho más simple, aunque a veces la simpleza es orden. Pero no olvidemos que Hades es solo un Roguelike de combates, COTL usa los combates de dungeon crawler como complemento para la gestión, el progreso y la narrativa. No vi casi ningún juego en estos últimos años, intentar todo esto a la vez y hacerlo más que bien.    … Expand
  7. Misant
    Aug 13, 2022
    10
    Such a cool and fun game with so much potential for future updates. It’s really a gem.
  8. Coonaros
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    What an amazing game ! i get from steam this october sales with really low price of what it is ... When i start it i didnt stop playing it for straight 10 hours . Its a simplify rogue like game like bindings of isaac and its also a city management game ! These two genge works in perfect balance. And there is also some replay value with events (right now is a halloween one)!! 10/10 must buy!
  9. YourGuru
    Aug 13, 2022
    10
    I’m really enjoying this little adventure. Let’s start with your an Evil Lamb cult leader. Enough said review done….. ok ok I’m exaggerating! But really this game locks you in as soon as you start with the art style that’s not to serious and the story is interesting and a different spin on dungeons and base/hub creator. I love every aspect of creating followers building up your evil andI’m really enjoying this little adventure. Let’s start with your an Evil Lamb cult leader. Enough said review done….. ok ok I’m exaggerating! But really this game locks you in as soon as you start with the art style that’s not to serious and the story is interesting and a different spin on dungeons and base/hub creator. I love every aspect of creating followers building up your evil and demented settlement. It’s all the things you wish you could do to settlement followers and in general as an evil leader. This game is a must buy especially at around $30 you can not beat that for a grade A game. Oh yea and no MTX. This is what gamer heaven is made of!… Expand
  10. YummyYanggg
    Oct 2, 2022
    10
    This game is so fun and adorable even though you're an evil cult leader! Love watching my followers do my bidding :P
  11. zen17h89
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    Rouge-like/sim-management blended together into a dark and whimsical work of art. It pretty much nails everything it set out to do.
  12. lordawsome
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    animal crossing but you run a cult and you're a lamb.it's good. really damn good.
  13. Myvs
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    After 25 hours of cute animations, I can tell that the mix of rogue like and management adds up. Mixed with good rated progress, Tho sometimes it feels a little bit to fast, cause you have to care about your members (when you do not let them fight to death or sacrifice one for fun haha). But it makes a really good impression. I had a lot of fun and enjoyed every second in it. For a solidAfter 25 hours of cute animations, I can tell that the mix of rogue like and management adds up. Mixed with good rated progress, Tho sometimes it feels a little bit to fast, cause you have to care about your members (when you do not let them fight to death or sacrifice one for fun haha). But it makes a really good impression. I had a lot of fun and enjoyed every second in it. For a solid 23 Euros, and a good 1 Euro per hour spent, the price seems also alright, at least for me. Definitive must try.… Expand
  14. finnmertens
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    base builder / cult simulator / rogue-like dungeon crawler

    you play as a lamb who’s a demonic cult leader. the gameplay loop is all about making your cult bigger and more powerful, followed by taking on randomly generated dungeons and defeating bosses. just note that dungeon crawling is not what you’ll be doing most of the time. base building and managing is the meat of this game.    base builder / cult simulator / rogue-like dungeon crawler

    you play as a lamb who’s a demonic cult leader. the gameplay loop is all about making your cult bigger and more powerful, followed by taking on randomly generated dungeons and defeating bosses. just note that dungeon crawling is not what you’ll be doing most of the time.

    base building and managing is the meat of this game. spending time with your followers doing cultish activities like holding sermons, rituals, sacrifices, confessions, asking your followers to fight to the death, etc., is extremely addicting. you’ll assign jobs to each follower and become a self sufficient community. it’s a fat grind and can be repetitive, but it never bored me once.

    the rogue-like action of this game is satisfying and very similar to isaac with random weapons and buffs for each run. it’s not too challenging, but it’s a nice balance of rng and skill. the runs only last on average 10 mins, which makes sense bc the in-game time still ticks when you’re dungeon crawling, meaning your followers will still be active, and you sure don’t want to leave your flock starving!

    it’s a mix between the action of isaac and hades, with similar base building from don’t starve, and with a small hint of animal crossing mixed in. all that blender together with the satisfaction of being a cult leader who leads the flock however you so choose makes for a damn good game. the music and atmosphere is also great.

    it’s not a super long game, if you take your time with side quests and mini games it can definitely last 15-20 hours.

    if you like base builders or rogue-likes do yourself the favor and try this game out. i haven’t been addicted to a game like this in a while    … Expand
  15. MrGoofy
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    A really great polished game that I thoroughly enjoyed. Definitely a great game to kick back and hang out with for a little while.
  16. scatyagiz
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    The game is so good. It's addictive and you don't know what's next in this game. The game comes with you something with NEW as always. THE GAME GETS BETTER AS YOU PLAY.
    The game is almost perfect in all aspects. And it is very fun to play, that's the most important thing.
  17. Caniandi
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    Muy bueno, el tiempo pasa muy rápido con este juego, aunque solo en la dificultad mas alta presenta un buen reto.
  18. Gabap
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    With some support from the developers this game will overcome its weakness. .
  19. Koroshiro
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Cult of the Lamb realmente é um dos meus jogos preferidos. A forma de você criar a sua seita, o cenário, os seus seguidores, é tudo incrível. Quando alguém da minha seita morria, eu ficava muito triste. Principalmente o meu primeiro seguidor, quando ele morreu eu fiquei bem mal hahahahaha.
    A música desse jogo é impecável, calma, e combina com o jogo.
    MUITO BÃO!
  20. zazziik
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Cult of the Lamb is honestly, one of my favourite games of all time. The artstyle is simply amazing, along with the story (which sadly isn't too expanded yet).

    all the different characters, and interactions with your followers made me love it, the moment i first opened it. i love how you can choose, how you wish to treat your servants. you can either (try) to be a merciful god, or    Cult of the Lamb is honestly, one of my favourite games of all time. The artstyle is simply amazing, along with the story (which sadly isn't too expanded yet).

    all the different characters, and interactions with your followers made me love it, the moment i first opened it.

    i love how you can choose, how you wish to treat your servants. you can either (try) to be a merciful god, or you can imprison and sacrifice anyone who looked weirdly at you.

    and the fact tgat you can marry your enemies, after you rob them out of their godhood and enslave them is just 10/10 pls buy it its a good game trust me    … Expand
  21. max1c
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
    This game has it all and is near perfect. It has a few annoying bugs here and there but I'm sure these will be fixed in time. It has great sound and music, great art style and design, fantastic characters and gameplay.
  22. Hishinowski
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Un bue juego y entretenido. Con un diseño de arte excepcional y un humor muy acido. De lo mejor del 2022, No apto mara menores.
  23. Super_ryn_
    Aug 16, 2022
    9
    Playing this game on steam was a great experience. i had no issues with glitches or bugs throughout the story. this is a fun dynamic game that offers a lot of content for what seems like a pretty small game. for me what really separates this out from other similar titles is how it balances its dark and heavy premise with its charming and adorable characters. if i had two words toPlaying this game on steam was a great experience. i had no issues with glitches or bugs throughout the story. this is a fun dynamic game that offers a lot of content for what seems like a pretty small game. for me what really separates this out from other similar titles is how it balances its dark and heavy premise with its charming and adorable characters. if i had two words to describe this game they would be "adorably demonic"… Expand
  24. nxr
    Aug 14, 2022
    9
    It is a 10, but the gameplay is Limited....................................
  25. george_bondo
    Aug 25, 2022
    9
    i like this game so much, shes so nice and this 1 game in this genre that a walktrhrough
  26. foxprolite
    Aug 13, 2022
    9
    Самая привлекательная игра. Цена идиальная, геймплей на 7, визуал на 10. Но звук... одни из самых лучших саундтреков которые делают атмосферу игры ещё лучше.
    Каждый звук почти идеально воспринимаешь . В чащи ты понимаешь что ты в чаще, в поселении культа ты понимаешь не каких драк, братик успокойся повыполняй квесты от Последователей ,построй грядку, и это идиально    Самая привлекательная игра. Цена идиальная, геймплей на 7, визуал на 10. Но звук... одни из самых лучших саундтреков которые делают атмосферу игры ещё лучше.
    Каждый звук почти идеально воспринимаешь . В чащи ты понимаешь что ты в чаще, в поселении культа ты понимаешь не каких драк, братик успокойся повыполняй квесты от Последователей ,построй грядку, и это идиально
  27. ehnasr
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
    it is a great game , a bit easy , has a lot of bugs & the Cult Simulation feels Lacking but you will have a lot of fun with it.
  28. Ceok17
    Aug 16, 2022
    9
    Brilliant!

    This game is way bigger than what you expect when you start playing it, you start with a few things to do, but as you play through the game, it unlocks more and more amazing stuff! The fighting feels really good and solid, it feels like you are always on control of what´s happening, I would love the cards to have more impact on the game tho, like we have with items in "the    Brilliant!

    This game is way bigger than what you expect when you start playing it, you start with a few things to do, but as you play through the game, it unlocks more and more amazing stuff!

    The fighting feels really good and solid, it feels like you are always on control of what´s happening, I would love the cards to have more impact on the game tho, like we have with items in "the binding of isaac", where choosing an item changes the run completely.

    Bosses are fun and well designed, but I wish they were a bit more challenging. The game is short timeways but I´m sure it will grow with new updates and DLC´s.    … Expand
  29. Reaper0
    Jan 22, 2023
    9
    This is a very nice game and i really liked it and i played it a loot dasdasd
  30. KRkenshin
    Jan 17, 2023
    9
    Este jogo nada mais é que charmoso. Tem um charme em toda sua mecânica (nada inovadora, mas bem montada e que prende). As dungeons e outras missões não deixa a parte de "fazendinha" enjoativa como alguns jogos.
    Seu charme maior está na sua mistura artística.
    É muito gostoso de jogar e lembra bastante Binding of Isaac e Dead Cells.
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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 88 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 88
  3. Negative: 1 out of 88
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    100
    Even the basic balanced alternation between boss slaying expeditions and tending your sheep will provide hours of fun, maybe even dozens of hours. And there are even more things to do in the game, including mini-games like fishing or playing backgammon. [Issue#321]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Oct 22, 2022
    60
    Stylish, unusual, funny… and incoherent. While the idea of a cute Satanic cult seems alluring, don’t rush to sign the contract in blood.
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  3. GameCritics
    Sep 28, 2022
    80
    While it lasted, Cult of the Lamb was a darkly enlightening experience that wholly delivers on the premise of its cutesy horror genre-mash-up. For the many who have been eagerly anticipating its release, that faith has been rewarded.
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