Dive into the abyss with Call of Cthulhu, Cyanide Studio’s 2018 Lovecraftian gem that slithered onto PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch on October 30, 2018. This isn’t just a game—it’s a descent into dread, blending investigation, RPG chills, and cosmic terror straight from H.P. Lovecraft’s mythos. You’re Edward Pierce, a 1920s PI with a booze-soaked past, hired to unravel the eerie death of Sarah Hawkins on the fog-choked island of Darkwater. With a cult following and a vibe that’ll haunt you, this is horror gaming done right!
Snoop through gloomy mansions, interrogate shifty locals, and piece together clues—your detective skills shape the story, from sanity-shattering revelations to multiple endings. No guns blazing here—stealth and wits are your weapons against cultists, fish-faced freaks, and unspeakable entities. RPG mechanics let you level up charm, occult knowledge, or perception, but every choice risks cracking Pierce’s mind—hallucinate too much, and reality warps. The deeper you dig, the closer you get to Cthulhu’s awakening, with sanity meters and phobias testing your nerve.
The vibe? Pure Lovecraft—think rain-slicked wharves, grotesque idols, and a creeping sense of doom, all soaked in Unreal Engine 4’s moody visuals. Voice acting (shoutout to Anthony Howell) and a chilling OST amplify the unease, though some knock the clunky stealth bits. No multiplayer—just a solo plunge into madness. Available across platforms, Call of Cthulhu is a slow-burn nightmare that dares you to stare into the void. Light a lantern and brace yourself—the Old Ones are watching!