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Cult of the Lamb

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator

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    Pros

    • Addictive gameplay loop
    • Unique blend of roguelike and base management
    • Charming art style and music
    • Deep cult management mechanics
    • Engaging combat and boss fights

    Cons

    • Combat can feel shallow or repetitive
    • Late-game grind and rng frustration
    • Some bugs and technical issues
    • Limited multiplayer functionality
    • Micro-management can become tedious

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation.

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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to manage their cult, choose rituals, build and decorate base, and select combat styles and upgrades."

    • Competence
      3

      "Combat is accessible but offers skill-based challenges especially in boss fights; base management requires strategic decisions."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and cult management rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      5

      "Highly addictive gameplay loop with players reporting long sessions and habitual play."

    • Cooperation
      1

      "Primarily single-player with some co-op support; cooperation is limited but present in multiplayer mode."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Strong customization of cult base, followers, and doctrines; players creatively manage and decorate their cult."

    • Domination
      3

      "Players exert control over followers and enemies, including punishing dissenters and imposing authority."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Players use the game as a distraction and immersive escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Engagement driven by intrinsic interest and personal desire rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore different cult management strategies, combat builds, and rituals."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Procedurally generated dungeons and multiple regions encourage discovery and curiosity."

    • Expression
      4

      "Extensive follower customization, base decoration, and naming allow self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy elements with occult themes, mythical gods, and supernatural powers."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Some community feeling through cult followers and multiplayer, but mostly individual play."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills in combat and cult management, unlocking upgrades and new content."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity components."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and management; not designed for idle play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interactions with followers and multiplayer, but limited close relationship building."

    • Leadership
      5

      "Players lead and manage their cult, making authoritative decisions and guiding followers."

    • Progression
      5

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating resources, upgrades, and expanding the cult."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Base building and management offer relaxing moments balanced with tense combat."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Appealing art style, music, and satisfying combat provide sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      -2

      "Limited social recognition or ranking; focus is on personal cult status rather than public acclaim."

    • Story
      3

      "Engaging narrative with lore and emergent storytelling through cult and world interactions."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires planning in cult management, resource allocation, and combat tactics."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Combat and boss fights provide suspense and challenge, though not extreme tension."

    • Value
      5

      "Players report high value for time and money with extensive content and replayability."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat involves defeating enemies and sacrificial rituals, with a dark violent theme."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players manage cult survival through resource and faith management, and avoid threats in dungeons."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026