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Cult of the Lamb is a 2022 roguelike video game developed by Australian studio Massive Monster and published by Devolver Digital. It was released on 11 August 2022 for macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. The game became available on iOS, macOS and visionOS through Apple Arcade on 4 December 2025. A version for Nintendo Switch 2 was released on 22 October 2026, with a free upgrade for existing Nintendo Switch owners.
The game's story follows the last lamb, who is saved from execution by an imprisoned deity named The One Who Waits. The Lamb must repay this debt by building a loyal cult and seeking revenge against the four bishops responsible for his imprisonment. Gameplay alternates between crusades—action sequences navigating dungeons where the bishops are located—and quieter moments focused on cult management. Eventually, the Lamb confronts The One Who Waits directly.
Cult of the Lamb garnered generally positive reviews from critics at launch, with praise highlighting its gameplay and replay value. It received three nominations at the 19th British Academy Games Awards, including Best Game. The game has since seen significant expansion through multiple free updates. In January 2026, the Woolhaven expansion introduced a postgame storyline along with new mechanics. The title has since been referred to as a cult classic.
Platforms: macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, iOS, visionOS
Release dates: 11 August 2022, 4 December 2025, 22 October 2026
Genre: Roguelike, construction and management simulation
Modes: Single-player, multiplayer
Developer: Massive Monster
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Expansion release: January 2026
Awards: 19th British Academy Games Awards nominations
Nominations: Best Game, among others
Updates: Free content updates
Expansion name: Woolhaven
Trailer
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Crew
- Director
- Julian Wilton
- Designer
- Jay Armstrong
- Artist
- James Pearmain
- Writer
- JoJo Zhou, Jay Armstrong
- Music
- Narayana Johnson
Details
- Developer
- Massive Monster
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
- Platforms
- iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, visionOS, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
- Engine
- Unity
