Cult of the Lamb

Saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger, a debt like that doesn’t pay itself off. Building a loyal cult in his name means fighting off hordes of heretics, absorbing the power of rival cult leaders, and keeping a flock of woodland followers faithful enough to spread the Word.

Cult of the Lamb is an action roguelike and colony sim from developer Massive Monster. Crusading through randomly generated dungeons, defeating rival cult leaders, and returning home to build structures, perform dark rituals, and deliver sermons, you’ll grow from a possessed lamb into the leader of the one true cult.

What Makes It Different?

• Build and manage a cult of loyal woodland Followers back at your base
• Crusade through a sprawling, randomly generated world of dungeons and enemies
• Defeat rival cult leaders to absorb their power and grow your own
• Perform dark rituals and deliver sermons to reinforce your Followers’ faith
• Unlock powerful relics and tarot cards that reshape every crusade
• Play through local co-op crusades as either the Lamb or the Goat
• Take on postgame content like Boss Rush and Permadeath challenge modes

Two Games in One Devoted Package

Cult of the Lamb splits its time between fast, roguelike dungeon crawling and genuinely deep colony management, and the two halves constantly feed into each other. Resources hauled back from a crusade fund new buildings and rituals at home, while a well-managed, faithful cult provides the buffs and support needed to survive tougher dungeons further out. Balancing time between smiting heretics and tending to a flock’s needs is where most of the game’s addictive pull comes from.

Your Cult Is Never the Same Twice

Followers recruited along the way each bring their own quirks, traits, and personalities into the fold, from insomniacs to cultists who bust their law-breaking friends out of prison. Combined with a randomly generated world and a growing library of relics and tarot cards, no two cults, or crusades, ever end up looking quite the same. Local co-op adds another layer of variety too, letting a second player join in as the Goat for shared dungeon runs.

How Long Does a Run Take?

The average individual run length for a standard playthrough is approximately 15 to 20 minutes. These short, fast-paced runs are a core part of the game’s design. An individual crusade generally takes 15 to 20 minutes to clear a single dungeon floor or defeat a main boss, while beating the entire game, moving from one run to the next, takes about 15 to 20 hours. Reaching 100% completion, including all achievements, items, and a maxed-out cult, takes around 25 to 35 hours. The exact time of a run depends on chosen difficulty and how much time is spent exploring rooms for extra resources.

Controller Support

Cult of the Lamb features Full Controller Support for Xbox Controllers and DualShock Controllers. The developers recommend playing this game with a controller.

Good If You Like…

If you enjoyed The Binding of Isaac, Moonlighter, or Super Fantasy Kingdom, Cult of the Lamb’s mix of roguelike combat and colony management should feel right at home. It’s often held up as one of the genre’s best blends of the two, so it’s well worth a spot on your list.