Release Date: May 31, 2018
A digital card game, in which the players become leaders of different cults. The action of the game is set in the 1920s and is inspired by the works of none other than H.P. Lovecraft.
Cultist Simulator is an unusual card game, in which the player assumes the role of a cult leader and is tasked with creating his own story by drawing proper cards. Among other inspirations, one is bound to notice the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Cultist Simulator was developed by the independent Wather Factory comprising i.a. Alexis Kennedy and Lottie Bevan, who used to work for Failbetter Games (Fallen London, Sunless Sea). The game was funded through a Kickstarter campaign.
The title is set in a universe inspired by the so-called Cthulhu mythos created by H.P. Lovecraft. The game features an open story that can be shaped by the player, however, there are certain common elements, such as secrets, forsaken lore, treachery, monsters, and fighting enemies.
Cultist Simulator is a card game focusing on combining different cards and using them to tell a unique story. One begins the game with simple "ingredient" cards that depend on the character that the player chooses. These cards can be considered to be as some sort of features. For example, when playing as a doctor, the payer receives 2 Funds cards – these cards are necessary for living, one Health card, one Reason card, and one ion card.
Then, one can assign the cards to particular spots on the game area and the so-called counters, that determine the actions taken by the player's hero. For example, by placing the Health card on the "employment" spot, the player decides to start a physical job providing him fixed income by also the risk of injury. On the other hand, if the player puts the ion card on this spot, his character will become a painter.
The gameplay is adjusted by the aforementioned counters that mostly represent the time ing in different aspects of the character's life. These counters, together with numerous interactions between different cards allow players to draw new cards. With time, one gets access to more advanced effects with the main protagonist's story becoming more and more complicated. Obviously, there are also the supernatural elements revolving around discovering the forbidden lore and the titular cults.
Cultist Simulator features only the single-player mode.
Cultist Simulator features simple 2D visuals entirely based on colorful cards. The cards' design resembles e.g. RPG rulebooks and is bound to appeal to the fans.
Platforms:
PC Windows May 31, 2018
PlayStation 4 August 8, 2024
Xbox One August 8, 2024
Android April 2, 2019
Apple iOS April 2, 2019
Nintendo Switch February 2, 2021
PlayStation 5 August 8, 2024
Xbox Series X/S August 8, 2024
Developer: Weather Factory
Publisher: Klabater
Age restrictions: 16+
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System Requirements for Cultist Simulator Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz, 1 GB RAM, graphic card 256 MB GeForce 8600 or better, 500 MB HDD, Windows 7.
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Game Ratings for Cultist Simulator Video Game.
Geeks Under Grace: 7.5 / 10
An well-done simulation of a tabletop card-drafting game, Cultist Simulator can draw you in, and without realizing it, minutes or hours will have gone by. Its subject matter and large amount of reading will be a downside for some, but if you enjoy games set in H.P. Lovecraft-ian worlds, you will enjoy this game a lot.
GamesBeat: 90 / 100 by Stephanie Chan
Though I have some minor quibbles about the game's interface, I find myself returning to its world again and again.
Chalgyr's Game Room: 8 / 10 by Marc Hurst
As far as I can tell, the game is deterministic, and if you play correctly, when you learn what playing correctly even IS, then you shall succeed and ascend to your rightful place.