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Developer(s) | Massive Monster |
Publisher(s) | Devolver Digital |
Director(s) | Julian Wilton |
Designer(s) | Jay Armstrong |
Artist(s) | James Pearmain |
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Composer(s) | River Boy |
Engine | Unity[1] |
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Release | August 11, 2022 |
Genre(s) | Roguelike, construction and management simulation |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Cult of the Lamb is a roguelike video game developed by indie developer Massive Monster and published by Devolver Digital. The game was released on August 11 2022 for macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The game follows a lamb who is saved from death by a god-like stranger named "The One Who Waits", and must repay their debt by creating a loyal cult in its name.
Cult of the Lamb received generally positive reviews from critics upon release, with praise directed towards its gameplay and replay value. It received three nominations at the 19th British Academy Games Awards, including Best Game.