The Best Lovecraftian Games for all - Page 2

Update : Carnival added at rank #21.
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Deluge: Threnody of Crashing Waves (2022)

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In the not so distant past, the Isle of Abbot underwent a mysterious evacuation event. Delve into the secrets of this unsettling place and elicit the girls' tragic fate. An interactive visual novel with psychological and lovecraftian undertones.

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  • philosophical
  • lovecraftian
  • visual-novel
  • dating-sim
  • choices
  • psychological
  • immersive
  • anime
  • simulation
  • modern
  • conspiracy
  • mystery
  • mysterious
  • political
  • story

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Source of Madness (2022)

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79
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Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.


  • lovecraftian
  • rogue-like
  • dark
  • roguevania
  • souls
  • fantasy
  • metroidvania
  • magic
  • procedural
  • action-adventure
  • atmospheric
  • action
  • mystery
  • 2d
  • physics

13

Sheepy: A Short Adventure (2024)

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100
Review score
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PC Windows

A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

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  • lovecraftian
  • 2d
  • walking-simulator
  • short
  • dark
  • platform
  • pixel
  • post-apocalyptic
  • surreal
  • mystery
  • fantasy
  • linear
  • atmospheric
  • cute

14

Pathologic 3: Quarantine (2025)

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75
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PC Windows

In this free prologue to a narrative-driven adventure, watch a mysterious plague break out in a small town. Learn what drove a celebrated academic to leave his acclaimed lab. Examine patients, uncover strange secrets, and make first steps towards immortality.

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  • immersive
  • lovecraftian
  • horror
  • simulation
  • dystopian
  • surreal
  • detective
  • rpg
  • psychological
  • atmospheric
  • first-person
  • survival-horror
  • survival
  • choices
  • adventure

15

Stirring Abyss (2020)

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85
Review score
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PC Windows

Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror.


  • turn-based
  • lovecraftian
  • tactical
  • underwater
  • rpg
  • horror
  • strategy
  • psychological
  • isometric
  • rogue-like
  • submarine
  • squad
  • narration

16

Mr. Rainer's Solve-It Service (2022)

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97
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PC Windows

When the last thread becomes entangled, their song will be heard.

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  • dark
  • philosophical
  • lovecraftian
  • humor
  • emotional
  • dystopian
  • surreal
  • multiple-endings
  • text
  • point-and-click
  • fiction
  • minimalist
  • choices
  • story
  • interactive

17

Fhtagn Simulator (2022)

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85
Review score
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PC Windows

In Fhtagn Simulator, you enter the chaotic world of Cthulhu and become bound to offer tribute to the great being in order to break free from their prison. This roguelike card game features mythical creatures, evil spells and relics, and an ever-changing roulette of cards. Harnessing the power of the cards while managing the roulette is key to your success. Be careful, though--if you don't collect enough spirit within the time limit, the ancient gods will punish you with game failure. Are you up for the challenge?

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What we like:
  • Unique and original gameplay
  • Interesting mix of luck and strategy
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Occult flavor and personality
  • Good value for the price
What could be improved:
  • Flat difficulty progression
  • Translation errors and ambiguous card descriptions
  • Limited content and room for more updates

  • auto-battler
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • deckbuilder
  • lovecraftian
  • rogue-like
  • protagonist
  • automation
  • gambling
  • card
  • villain
  • procedural
  • turn-based
  • replay-value
  • pixel

18

The Horror At Highrook (2025)

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PC Windows j

The Horror at Highrook is an occult card crafting narrative RPG. Explore a haunted mansion with your team of investigators, summon dark entities, craft powerful protections, uncover the fate of the missing family, and choose your own path through the darkness.

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  • lovecraftian
  • board-game
  • investigation
  • horror
  • nonlinear
  • card
  • gothic
  • comic
  • mystery
  • crafting
  • story
  • book
  • rpg
  • party
  • occult

19

Viscerafest (2021)

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91
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early access j Linux PC Windows

Viscerafest is a Sci-Fi Fantasy Singleplayer Arena FPS with minor Collectathon elements. Fight through hordes of aliens and eldritch monstrosities wielding a slew of powerful weapons, juggling your resources, and exploring over 23 intricately designed hand-crafted levels.


  • shooter
  • arena
  • first-person
  • lovecraftian
  • aliens
  • lore
  • retro
  • stylized
  • fps
  • pixel
  • cartoony
  • sci-fi
  • horror
  • old-school
  • arcade

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Meridian 157: Chapter 3 (2021)

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97
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You have ventured this far, now there is no turning back. Uncover the island’s dark history by travelling through crumbling caverns and mysterious laboratories, but be warned, some may not be too welcoming of your presence…

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  • exploration
  • cinematic
  • point-and-click
  • puzzle
  • lovecraftian
  • hidden-object
  • investigation
  • adventure
  • atmospheric
  • casual
  • detective
  • realistic
  • survival-horror
  • challenging
  • sci-fi

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