Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure similar games & best alternatives

Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, Mac • 2019

Should you play it?

Crazy cultists. Cthulhu. A talking cat. Gibbous takes you on an expansive, traditionally animated, hand-painted adventure. Play as three protagonists and explore a lushly rendered Lovecraft-inspired world, unraveling ancient conspiracies. A comedy cosmic horror adventure made in Transylvania!

What works
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art and animation
  • Engaging and humorous story
  • Well-voiced characters
  • Accessible and logical puzzles
  • Nostalgic classic point-and-click style
Things to keep in mind
  • Puzzles generally easy and straightforward
  • Some voice acting inconsistent
  • Story pacing and ending feel rushed
  • Limited character customization
  • Lack of hint system for obscure puzzles

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Detective Grimoire

  • Cleo - a pirate's tale

  • Follow the meaning

  • The Journey Down: Chapter Three

  • Children of Silentown

  • Loco Motive

  • Deponia Doomsday

  • ASYLUM

  • Underground Blossom
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Cleo - a pirate's tale

  • The Journey Down: Chapter Three

  • ASYLUM
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Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Intimacy, Fellowship.

Why this game works

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