Review: Cult of the Lamb – Where Cute Animals Meets a Dark, Hilarious Cult
A perfectly weird mix of spooky, charming and hilarious in this roguelike action and cozy village management cult building game
Available on: PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Playstation, Xbox
Amazon Physical Copies*: Nintendo Switch, PS5
Genre: Management, Action, Adventure, Roguelike
Developer: Massive Monster
Publisher: Devolver Digital
How Cozy? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Game Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5
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What do you get when you mix adorable woodland animals with dark cults, dungeon crawling, and chaotic management? This game is equal parts hilarious and twisted, where you play a lamb tasked with building a loyal cult from scratch. Between recruiting quirky followers, performing rituals, and diving into roguelike dungeons, it’s chaotic, cute, and endlessly entertaining. Cult of the Lamb blends darkly funny antics, clever management, and watching your adorable cult grow into a mischievous, worshipful army.
Story
Your lamb protagonist is rescued from sacrifice by an eldritch deity and tasked with starting their own cult. The goal? Defeat the four heretic bishops and expand your cult’s influence. The story is delightfully absurd, packed with tongue in cheek humour and eccentric characters that make even the darkest moments fun. Each follower has personality, and watching them react to rituals is a highlight in itself.
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Gameplay
Cult of the Lamb blends roguelike dungeon crawling with base management in a way that’s really addictive. Explore randomized dungeons to fight enemies, collect resources, and find new followers. Back at your cult, manage follower needs, build structures, perform rituals, and keep faith high, or face chaos. The loop is satisfying, dungeon success fuels cult growth, and a thriving cult unlocks new abilities for deeper dives. Every decision feels meaningful, from assigning followers to decorating your base.
Graphics and Visuals
The hand drawn visuals are just perfect in this game. The lamb and fellow woodland creatures are utterly adorable, even when performing creepy rituals. The contrast between cute graphics and dark humour makes the game visually striking and entertaining. The environments, from eerie dungeons to your bustling cult base, are full of personality and detail.
Longevity
Between procedurally generated dungeons, multiple rituals, and endless cult management options, Cult of the Lamb offers hours of replayability, and there’s even multiplayer features now as well as a few DLC packs, with a new one planned for 2026. Each playthrough encourages experimentation with strategies, rituals, and follower assignments. The game hooks you with “just one more dungeon run” loops while keeping base-building engaging, so whether you have a few minutes or a whole weekend, it delivers.
Conclusion
Cult of the Lamb is a brilliant mix of adorable visuals, dark humour, and chaotic cult management. It’s clever, unpredictable, and entertaining, with dungeon runs and rituals feeling fresh and full of surprises. The game nails the balance between cute chaos and strategic gameplay, making it perfect for players who love quirky indies with personality. If you’ve ever wanted to run a tiny cult of woodland animals while laughing at their antics, this game is the one for you!
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