June 27, 2019
Adventure, Interwar Period, Cthulhu, Detective, RPG Elements, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.
A detective adventure game inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. The production is set in the 1920s, in the fictional city of New England, suffering from a supernatural flood. You play as a private investigator, whose task is to resist the mass hysteria and discover the cause of the mysterious events.
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March 30, 2023
RPG, Cthulhu, Economic, Horror, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Fish, Singleplayer, Ships, Fishing, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
Dredge is RPG with horror elements, in which we control beginner fisherman. During the game we have to take care of business and deal not only with the forces of nature but also with monsters and cultists.
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April 11, 2023
Adventure, Crowdfunding, Cthulhu, Horror, Indie Games, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, TPP.
An adventure game developed by Frogwares studio, set in the convention of Lovecraftian horror. The project's codename, Palianytsia, is an insult to Russian speakers, who often can't pronounce the Ukrainian word correctly.
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October 30, 2018
Adventure, Cthulhu, RPG Elements, Arcade Elements, FPP, Horror, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
Call of Cthulhu is a dark adventure game in a horror setting, based on the works of an American writer, H.P. Lovecraft. The game’s story is based on Lovecraft's fictional universe, first popularized by the, written in 1926 and published 2 years later, short story “Call of Cthulhu”. According to it, aside from well-known and common creatures, the Earth is home to an unimaginably powerful cosmic entity that remains in hibernation but will be eventually revived when the stars align in a certain position.
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August 18, 2026
Adventure, Crowdfunding, Cthulhu, RPG Elements, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.
The second part of the action TPP series, with additional RPG, detective and survival horror elements. The Sinking City 2 takes inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft's work and this time we visit an American town called Arkham, having to deal with various supernatural creatures.
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October 22, 2019
Adventure, Cthulhu, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Moons of Madness is a psychological horror film by RockPocket Games. The production refers to the work of H.P. Lovecraft, and the player plays the role of a member of the expedition to Mars.
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May 13, 2025
Adventure, Interwar Period, Cthulhu, Detective, RPG Elements, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.
A remastered version of the third person action game with RPG elements, inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's works. The Sinking City Remastered offers a lot of graphical improvements, resulting in the transition to the Unreal Engine 5. This includes new textures, more detailed models, better reflections and support for image scaling technologies like DLSS.
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September 24, 2021
Adventure, Cthulhu, Horror, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Point-and-click, Polish, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR, Free-to-play.
Interactive story inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft. Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft was created on the basis of a short story of the same title and is addressed both to those who want to learn more about the mythology of Cthulhu, as well as those who know it inside out.
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June 8, 2023
Action, 2D, Arena Survival, Cthulhu, Indie Games, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
Shoot'em up action game with a bit of roguelike elements developed by indie studio flanne. Player's task is to survive the attack of hordes of monsters inspired by the prose of H.P. Lovecraft for the title twenty minutes.
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May 30, 2024
RPG, 2D, Crafting, Cthulhu, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Top-down, Turn-based.
An oldschool RPG game with a turn-based combat system, inspired by Cthulhu mythology and 8-bit games from the Commodore 64 computer. In Skald: Against the Black Priory we control a 6-person team of heroes. Our characters must face various threats out of this world.
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October 27, 2025
Action, Cthulhu, FPP, FPS, Under Water, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters.
A first-person shooter with survival horror elements, created by the devs behind the games Those Who Remain and Syndrome. In Beneath we play as a deep sea diver trapped at the bottom of the Atlantic. The protagonist must face the horrors straight from the works of H.P. Lovecraft.
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September 26, 2019
RPG, 2D, Crowdfunding, Cthulhu, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
A classic cRPG game with a turn-based combat system, set in a world created by the legendary American writer H.P. Lovecraft. We play the role of one of the inhabitants of the town of Arkham, which one day was transferred to another dimension and subjected to ancient, dark forces. The gameplay mechanics combines elements of classic cRPG games from the late 1990s with a number of unique, original solutions.
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November 14, 1992
Adventure, Cthulhu, Horror, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.
The first part of the adventures of fearless detective Edward Camby, based on the motifs of horror master H.P. Lovecraft. As we investigate the death of Jeremy Hartwood, we come to the suspicious Vuktorian estate of Decreto.
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August 15, 2024
RPG, Cthulhu, Economic, Horror, Indie Games, Fish, Singleplayer, Ships, Fishing.
The second expansion for the RPG horror game from 2023. Dredge: The Iron Rig is about taking care of the titular oil plaform. We must also deal with dark liquid infecting the waters. The DLC offers new types of fish and new gear to be used on our boat.
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August 14, 2026
Adventure, Cthulhu, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Under Water, Singleplayer.
Steam
October 2026
Action, Interwar Period, Cthulhu, FPP, FPS, Horror, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An FPS horror inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. The action of Decadent takes place during the 1920s in the Arctic. Our hero must face hostile people and creatures out of this world. Aside from killing enemies it's also important to maintain a healthy mental state.
October 24, 2024
Action, Boomer Shooter, Cthulhu, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Polish, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The sequel to an oldschool FPS by the Polish Byte Barrel team. Just like in the first game, the player fights hordes of monsters in a world inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos.
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April 27, 2023
Action, 2.5D, Cthulhu, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Polish, Action Adventure, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An action adventure platforming metroidvania featuring combat reminiscent of soulslikes. The Last Case of Benedict Fox tells the tale of a detective investigating a gruesome murder, facing demons and beasts along the way.
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July 15, 2026
Action, Cthulhu, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere.
A cooperative first-person action game inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, developed by the creators of Zeno Clash and Rock of Ages. The gameplay in The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is about embarking on expeditions into a jungle overrun by monsters and supernatural forces.
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Steam
June 6, 2017
Adventure, Cthulhu, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A psychological horror adventure game. The developers at Zoetrope Interactive were inspired by the works of Howard Philips Lovecraft, especially the novella entitled At the Mountains of Madness. The action of Conarium takes place in the 30s, and the player find himself in Upuaut. This enigmatic name refers to a research station left by a scientific expedition to Antarctic, whose four members intended to overstep the limitations of human body and mind with the use of the eponymous mysterious device. At the core of the gameplay lies exploration of the environment, conversations with encountered non-player characters, gathering useful equipment, and solving environmental puzzles that are based either on manipulating objects or physics. The game is powered by Unreal Engine 4 which translates into advanced visual effects and detailed graphics.
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October 25, 2005
Adventure, Interwar Period, Cthulhu, FPP, Horror, Books, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
A horror action adventure game. The production refers to the work of H.P. Lovecraft and the universe he created. In the game, taking place in the year 1920, we play as detective Jack Walters, who has to find a missing person. The trails eventually lead the protagonist to the bottom of the town's dark secret. The game focuses on traveling through various locations, fighting against opponents and searching for clues.
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February 6, 2026
Action, Cthulhu, Dieselpunk, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Mods, Singleplayer, Shooters, Free-to-play.
May 22, 2025
Strategy, City Builder, Cthulhu, Economic, Polish, RTS, Singleplayer.
A city builder game set in the Cthulhu mythology, in which we govern cities inhabited by worshippers of The Great Old Ones. Worshippers of Cthulhu has us expand the cities, organize ceremonies for the gods, sacrifice non-believers and populate new territories.
Steam
November 16, 2023
RPG, Cthulhu, Economic, Horror, Indie Games, Fish, Singleplayer, Ships, Fishing.
The first expansion to Dredge, an RPG with horror elements. Dredge: The Pale Reach is set in a frozen area full of secrets.
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November 23, 2006
Adventure, Cthulhu, Detective, Point-and-click, Sherlock Holmes, Singleplayer, 19th Century.
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened studio Frogwares is an adventure-detective game genre. This title is realized in the point & click convention, and the action takes place in the world made entirely in 3D.
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January 29, 2012
RPG, Cthulhu, Horror, World War I, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Turn-based RPG based on the work of horror master Howard Phillips Lovecraft. The action takes place during the First World War. We control a small group of detectives and soldiers who have to foil the plans of an ancient evil. The game consists mainly in fighting tactically complex clashes.
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March 25, 2016, Early Access
Action, Cthulhu, FPP, Horror, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
At the Mountains of Madness is an action-packed adventure game. The production is kept in a horror mood, and its plot was inspired by the short story "In the mountains of madness" by H. P. Lovecraft. We play the role of a geologist taking part in a scientific expedition to Antarctica. He has to face both harsh climatic conditions and monsters straight from the worst nightmares.
Steam
March 23, 2021
RPG, Interwar Period, Cthulhu, Adventure Elements, Horror, Board & Card, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Mansions of Madness: Mother's Embrace is an adventure based on a board game The Property of Madness, inspired by the work of horror master H.P. Lovecraft. The player controls a group of four occult researchers who try to discover the secrets of a residence controlled by the forces of evil. The game focuses on solving puzzles, and during the game the key role is played by separating the team and switching between characters.
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Adventure, Cthulhu, FPP, Horror, Polish, Singleplayer.
Cthulhu: Books of Ancients is a first-person horror inspired by the work of H.P. Lovecraft, developed by SimFabric. During the adventure, we play the role of a detective who is looking for six missing children.
September 13, 2024
Adventure, 2D, Cthulhu, Horror, Indie Games, Polish, Action Adventure, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
Horror action adventure game with survival elements, inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. In Edge of Sanity we find ourselves in Cold War-era Alaska overrun by monsters and cultists.
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May 7, 2025, Early Access
Action, Cthulhu, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival, Isometric View.
An action adventure game with significant survival elements, set in a world inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's works. In RailGods of Hysterra we travel through the world on board a conscious train, serving as a cosmic being used to devour our enemies. We can develop both the train and our characters.
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RPG, Cthulhu, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
A tactical RPG with a turn-based combat system, created by authors of Colony Ship and Age of Decadence. In Heralds of the Third Apocalypse we end up in a world inspired by the Bronze Age and H.P. Lovecraft's works. This land is inhabited both by humans and terrifying creatures.
April 7, 2022
Action, Boomer Shooter, Cthulhu, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Polish, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An old school FPS, in which players travel to a world straight out of H.P. Lovecraft's works. In Forgive me Father we play as a priest or journalist, who are looking for answers to their questions, eliminating hordes of monsters.
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August 6, 2025
Adventure, Cthulhu, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A first-person horror adventure game, inspired by Lovecraft's works and featuring mechanics similar to the game Papers Please. In Static Dread: The Lighthouse we play as a person working in the titular lighthouse, guiding the ships to the port. The world is after a global catastrophe and it's filled with dark forces.
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Steam
November 19, 2020
Action, Cthulhu, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
Twin-stick shooter which is a continuation of Tesla vs. Lovecraft game. In Tesla Force: United Scientists Army from 10tons we take control of one of the four heroes who face the creatures from the horror novel. Apart from Nikola Tesla, the game features Mary Shelley, Maria Sklodowska-Curie and H.P. Lovecraft.
OpenCritic
May 13, 2015
Adventure, Cthulhu, RPG Elements, Horror, Gamebook, Singleplayer.
An adventure gamebook with RPG elements for mobile devices. Sons of Uruzime was inspired by stories by Howard Philips Lovecraft and utilizes many motives from the Cthulhu Mythos. You play as a University of Miskatonic professor, who receives a letter from a missing student. The student warns the professor against a dark cult involving much of the university's staff. The story is shown mostly via text with occasional pictures. You often have to make decisions by choosing one of several available actions, which affect the plot. The game gives you much freedom in shaping the story and to discover all of its elements, you'll have to complete it several times. At the same time, the productions features strong RPG elements. You characters has a range of characteristics and abilities, which are used when calculating the probability of success of your actions.
December 30, 2010
RPG, 2D, Cthulhu, Fantasy, Humorous, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A parody of RPG games referring with mechanics and graphic design to the production from the early 90s. We take control of Cthulhu and his small team, trying to make him a hero defending mankind, only to finally destroy the world.
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Adventure, Cthulhu, Books, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.
Call of Cthulhu: Destiny's End is a typical representative of the survival horror genre, which refers to the mythology of Cthulhu, created by Howard Phillips Lovecraft. The game was created in the studio Headfirst Productions known for another title, based on the master's stories, Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth.
October 31, 2011
Strategy, Interwar Period, 2D, Cthulhu, Horror, Board & Card, Singleplayer.
Adaptation of a popular dice game based on the literary work of H.P. Lovecraft. The player directs the actions of a group of several heroes who try to prevent the arrival of Azathoth, the most dangerous of the Great Ages, to Earth. The game was produced by Fantasy Flight Games.
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February 8, 2012
Adventure, 2D, Casual, Cthulhu, Match-3, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive, Hidden Objects.
Jewel Link Chronicles: Mountains of Madness is a casual adventure based on H.P. Lovecraft's novel "In the mountains of madness" with puzzles like "hidden objects" and match-3 puzzles (match three elements). The player tries to discover the mystery of what happened to the members of the polar expedition who came across the traces of an ancient city.
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January 31, 2019
RPG, 2D, Cthulhu, Adventure Elements, Horror, Indie Games, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Roguelike action RPG game with adventure elements, in which we get to the universe known from the mythology of Cthulhu. In Lovecraft's Untold Stories we can take on the role of five characters, each of whom conducts their own investigations in places inspired by Lovecraft's stories.
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May 11, 2022
Action, 2D, Cthulhu, Fantasy, Horror, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A roguelite action adventure game in which we explore a dark universe inspired by Cthulhu myths. The game offers an extensive witchcraft-based combat system and mechanics that allow you to randomly generate monsters. Carry Castle studio is responsible for its development.
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February 3, 2026
Adventure, 2D, Cthulhu, Detective, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
Steam
May 12, 2026
Adventure, Cthulhu, FPP, Indie Games, PC Game Pass, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere.
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January 7, 2022
Adventure, 2D, Cthulhu, Experimental/artistic, Horror, Indie Games, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An indie adventure game with the mythology of Cthulhu in the background. In You Will (Not) Remain we are not the protagonist facing an eternal horror or a survivor desperately fighting for survival. Everything we need is in place. We just need to stay in the house.
September 13, 2022
RPG, Cthulhu, Adventure Elements, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Action RPG with roguelike elements set in the world of Cthulhu mythology created by H.P. Lovecraft. In Lovecraft's Untold Stories 2 we play as one of six investigators studying the case of a mysterious painting that drives people crazy.
Steam
December 18, 2023
Adventure, Cthulhu, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Online, Singleplayer.
An FPP horror adventure game. In Eresys we find ourselves on an island overrun by monsters, and our task is to send the uninvited guests back to the Void and seal the portal leading there. The game was designed with co-op gameplay in mind.
April 16, 2026
Adventure, Cthulhu, FPP, Horror, Under Water, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A science-fiction horror adventure game, inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's works and created by the authors of The Council and Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong. In Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss we end up in the underwater city of R'lyeh, full of cosmic abonaminations posing a threat to our character. We play as the secret Interpol agent looking for the missing workers.
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Steam
May 14, 2025
RPG, Cthulhu, Indie Games, Polish, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Aircraft.
A Polish RPG from Ticking Clock Games studio, inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's works. In Void Sails we take control over a sailing ship, equipped with boosters and travelling through space. We can explore unknown worlds, meet their inhabitants, complete quests and participate in dynamic battles.
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October 29, 2020
RPG, 2D, Cthulhu, Strategic Elements, Horror, 40s and 50s, Under Water, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Stirring Abyss is a strategy game with RPG elements, in which we take control over a squad exploring underwater ruins of an ancient civilisation. The game is inspired by the prose of H.P. Lovecraft. It was developed by Sleepy Sentry and K-Project.
