20 Best LOVECRAFTIAN Games!

[@ColdBeer]

Some of these games are probably discounted on this GOG weekly sale!: af.gog.com/?as=1694194425 - full refunds are supported for up to 30 days!

[@baercub521]

A hidden gem and one that not a lot of people know about because it’s so hard to define would be Weird West a gothic horror with clunky combat, but reminiscent of Lovecraft’s classic stories. You have a nightmare that you are in a room with five portraits and are branded only to awake at home with the fresh brand on your neck, your husband is missing, so you strap on your old irons and head out into the weird west to find him, but as you travel random encounters are rife and filled with monsters and that bandit you killed may have a friend with a vendetta or have been in a cult.

[@uros.u.novakovic]

A few Lovecraftian games that I would add to this list for people who are interested for more: - Anchorhead - Conarium - Dagon - Darkness Within - In Pursuit of Loath Nolder - Darkness Within 2 - The Dark Lineage - Dreams in the Witch House - Eternal Darkness - Sanity's Requiem - The Last Door 1 and 2 - The Room series - The Suffering 1 and 2

[@hannibalburgers477]

Anybody remember this Lovecraftian game that I've been looking for years: It was an First Person Perspective puzzle game (that may or may not give you a revolver after) It took place in 1800's or very early 20th century. The game started with a small house with a ghost or skeleton sitting in front of a tv on a couch You were locked in a house and the game kept crashing the moment i unlocked the door and stepped outside. The house looked like its from the game Scratches or Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder. The game was a 3d game, It must be released sometime between 1998 to 2007. I know its lovecraftian because I remember uninstalling and installing to fix the crash bug, and in installing screen I saw some concept art of monsters that I couldn't comprehend what they were at that time. I didn't even knew english, so I cant remember its name. But for some reason i remember an old grandpa's clock, a pocket watch and a piece of paper on a desk.

[@uros.u.novakovic]

@@hannibalburgers477 I am not sure, but could it be Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth?

[@truehare]

​@@uros.u.novakovic from that description it doesn't seem likely. DCotE doesn't feature a skeleton in a room at the beginning, or anything else in that description. But now I'm also curious to know what game that is.

[@mr.blonde5344]

Wish they'd remaster Eternal Darkness. Still the best Lovecratian game I can think of.

[@davidbullerwell2587]

I'm a longtime Lovecraft fan, I paid full price for Sinking City when it first released and loved it. Bought the Series X version in the sale and played through it again and enjoyed it then also. Probably the only game I've ever completed twice. Excellent soundtrack and great atmosphere which goes a long way for me (particularly in a Lovecraft game). Each to their own but I find it generally underrated.

[@maxalbert4465]

I totally agree :) for me The sinking city is also one of my Top 3 Lovecraftian games. Sure you notice that it did not have as big a budget than some other games but it does a great job in creating this indistinguishable Lovecraft/Cthulhu atmosphere of madness. As this is one of the most important aspects as well as some investigative work I think it is a great title and was made by some real Lovecraft lovers.

[@dylangayler9621]

Agreed

[@MrCaliforniaLivin]

I couldn't figure out how to navigate and backtrack thru that game , but I loved the atmosphere (gunplay was awkward but doable) Too bad the confusion of that game makes me not wanna go and try it again

[@alejandrotoscano969]

im playing it and its beautifull, love it, for me, one of the top 3 lovecraft inspired games ever

[@tomprofota6515]

For me is the best lovecraftian game Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem. I finished it three times and it is amazing. It hasn't Lovecraft lore, but it is heavily inspired by it. You play as twelve characters in span of two thousand years and you fight against darkness and it is awesome. Also it has fantastic insanity effects and gameplay, atmosphere, soundtrack and writing is also top.

[@uros.u.novakovic]

That IP has been dormant for far too long.

[@SnailHatan]

Jesus christ, what a breath of fresh air to watch a video that actually starts at 0:00 instead of having an obnoxious, unnecessary, verbose essay intro.

[@insoneo]

I played Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth long ago. It's a fantastic game.

[@MaelstromFilm]

If only it was playable now. Its literally unbeatable on steam due to a glitch. If I'm not mistaken i read somewhere that its being rebooted so hopefully I'll get to try it one day.

[@coffee0093]

Don't forget the original Quake! The environments are dark and surreal, the combat is chunky, and the soundtrack fills you with a sense of dread!

[@ColdBeer]

Some more games that could easily fit in this list if I could work on one video for unlimited time: Source of Madness Returnal Soma Conarium Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones Scorn The Last Door Dagon Lamentum Strange Horticulture Iratus: Lord of the Dead Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure Return of the Obra Dinn (not exactly lovecraftian, but has all the vibes) Cthulhu - Dark Corners of the Earth Signalis

[@petslittleworld]

Well you should make a list of them in your next video, heard signalis is very good game

[@dennisdavidov782]

Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones could be one of the best Lovecraftian games, shame it wasn't completed and ends abruptly.

[@biocapsule7311]

I would add Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth, not sure about the gameplay but I love the alteration they made to Shadow Over Innsmouth.

[@ColdBeer]

I'm filling this list with your suggestions, thanks! :)

[@icecreambrainz8726]

Awesome list. A few more worth looking into: Grim Dawn, Cult of the Lamb, Quake (The first one), Dusk, Overwhelm, Hunt Showdown.

[@bunyoka]

This list is fantastic, you introduced some games which looks very promising and I've never heard about, so thank you! However, I do miss Cthulhu - Dark Corners of Earth, which is indeed full of bugs but has great story and gameplay is fun

[@wutsein]

The GOG version is bug free afaicr.

[@weekdaywings]

I absolutely loved The Sinking City. The shooting mechanic can be a bit clunky, but other than that I found the story, evidence collecting, and investigation/deduction phases very interesting. The graphics are also excellent on next-gen consoles and PC.

[@diegop6649]

Good list of Lovecraftian games, bravo 👏

[@Skullogk]

Cool, as usual added a whole bunch of games to my wishlist :)

[@ThePrazzel]

Great list, but you missed Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure. probably the best point-and-click adventure I've ever played

[@captainfach]

I don't know what this guy is saying about sinking city. That game has atmosphere out the ass and the detective work feels really good and the story itself is pretty darn good too. Yeah the combat's a little clunky but it's a survival horror game what game doesn't have clunky combat

[@runaway7380]

I agree! I've just finished it and loved the whole experience. My only gripe would be the endings. I wanted longer cinematics with epic proportions but it didn't ruin the game. I went in to it expecting a lovecraftian detective game and, by Kay, thats what I got.

[@dennisdavidov782]

I've never heard of Stirring Abyss, it looks pretty interesting.

[@neuro9185]

you should also check out "The Last Door", amazing 2d pixel artstyle horror game

[@ChristianSpliid]

Perfect list, thank you1!

[@ginobarone9505]

I am going to need the recipe of this legendary Potato Salad, i can't take it anymore.

[@nilkanthwable2491]

Video starts right from the start. You Sir, deserve a like and a sub.

[@latter-daysaintbatman2679]

You also forgot Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth.

[@jilsafer]

You should’ve added the game Edge of Nowhere, that was another great one

[@ColdBeer]

Ah, looks good, sadly VR only?

[@jilsafer]

@@ColdBeer yeah VR only. It took a little bit to get used to the motion in VR cuz it is third person. You can’t control the view but I got used to it. Really good story. I felt like I went mad with Victor lol!

[@ockblogt3387]

awesome list. I would love to see another theme based lists. dark / grim games or best rpgs of all time etc.

[@ColdBeer]

There will be plenty of cool lists in the future ^^

[@boichob228]

A great miss in my opinion is Alder's Blood. Amazing stealth turn based RPG. Thanks for the list!

[@Za_Lup]

Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace is a cool little game. It is based on the board game but it's its own thing.

[@Ulvdalum]

You missed Stygian Reign of the old ones :)

[@Vijay-tg7hf]

What an amazing list. May pick up some of these

[@null6209]

Add Dredge to that list, amazing game, the cosmic horror is more subtle but it's there

[@ColdBeer]

You mean once more? :} 10:27 Dredge

[@null6209]

@@ColdBeer Oh I didn't see it I feel dumb lol. I literally came to this video after finishing Dredge because I wanted more cosmic Horror. 💀💀💀

[@ColdBeer]

I hope you found something :)

[@el_amigo_reptiliano]

This is the kind of videos my soul needs. Saludos.

[@aeronbern1769]

Oxenfree and what remains of Edith finch are kind of lovecraftian as well...

[@maxalbert4465]

One title I am dearly missing is "Moons of madness". In my opinion also one of the top lovecraftian games. Its slow build-up and increasing level of mind bending madness is real worth a try. Also this games does a very good job in giving you a deep feeling of dread, loneliness and beeing caught in a maddening reality.

[@SamuraiKensei276]

Hey guys I am not sure if you might be interested in this news or not, but there is an MMORPG based on Cthulhu myth. It is named Eresys, where you and your followers can even summon/fight the great old ones. Unfortunately it is for pc only though.😖👋🏻

[@Staglaitor]

First amnesia!!!!

[@paranoumenon]

If You love Lovecraftian themes, Xenogears/Xenosaga are excellent JRPGs with lighthearted Eldritch Horror themes. There is even a ship named Eldridge. Ender Lilies is a good one too. It is a metroidvania that is a bit like Dark Souls but less punishing.

[@alephnull9363]

Path of Exile also have some Lovecraftian influences

[@darkone666]

Lovecraft untold stories deserved a mention.

[@maboilaurence8227]

Add Stygian Reign of the old ones to the list. It was abandoned by the devs while in development, so the story ends on a cliffhanger and some quests are bugged and can't actually be completed, BUT it's still the most atmospheric lovecraftian game I've ever played (beats all of the games in this list + others not listed). The game WILL leave you wanting more, so play at your own risk.

[@ColdBeer]

I know the game, but really... come on, as you say: " the story ends on a cliffhanger and some quests are bugged and can't actually be completed" - I really can't recommend anything like that to my viewers :}

[@maboilaurence8227]

@@ColdBeer And yet has still a better story than Call of cthulhu, hell I wouldn't recommend that game either

[@ColdBeer]

It's good that it's my channel then :D

[@adnanalam8389]

Remnant sounds more like a Stephen King's Gunslinger game than a Lovecraftian game

[@ColdBeer]

I think it has many influences

[@nomercy8989]

Dark Corners of the earth?

[@johnnymactaiger6354]

Sunless sea - my favorite from roster

[@StarlightGlimmerr]

“Lovecraft’s Untold Stories”~ ❤ The best game imo :p

[@petslittleworld]

😀Wow you managed to fish yourselves 😀😀

[@otakuwild0015]

Lovecraft Untold Stories thats a such great game too

[@theCnokus]

Sherlock holmes: the Awakened 2002, check that one, guys

[@Survivalhorrorstrong]

I think bloodbourne is the best lovecraft game but id like to add necronomicon dawning of darkness its old but it has that fun point and click detective work style

[@FlecheDeFer]

Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet !

[@zagazig1984]

what about call of cthulhu 2005? are you for real?

[@ColdBeer]

That 18 year old game with Mixed review score on Steam? Yeah... what about it?

[@zackmutter365]

How is prisoner of ice not on this list???

[@ColdBeer]

Too old

[@antagonisstic]

That's what she said LOL.

[@Aochso]

The only thing i got from this video is that im lacking potato salad

[@lyledrexler8278]

how about Lovecraft vs Tesla!

[@erenbaba3789]

Fear and Hunger should have been in this list

[@akrammeziane9979]

Surprised theres no secret world legends

[@hulaguhan7702]

+ Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones

[@lfbarbie]

thanks

[@metamorphosis8813]

yet, you haven't mentioned the best one. Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones

[@Arquemites]

amnesia dark descent didn't came out in 2020 but ok

[@ColdBeer]

Mistype :)

[@theboyothatcalledzabe7307]

Barotrauma can be good one too

[@AiwaLover]

The Land of Pain 😍❤🦑🌊

[@Nitpicks]

You missed a lot more games, some are mentioned in the comments. Also: Prisoner of Ice Arkham Horror: mother's embrace

[@ColdBeer]

If it's not in my list - it's just not top 20 material for me.

[@Nitpicks]

@@ColdBeer Dark Corners of the Earth is not top material? Well... everything is subjective, but come on mate, its basically Shadow over Innsmouth in videogame format. Also the sanity system is insane (pun intended :P)

[@ColdBeer]

Well, basically my selection works like this - If the game goes strong with the theme, I vaguely follow these steps ---> Step 1: Do I like the game? If yes = goes on the list. Step 2: Would I like to play the game if I didn't before? If yes = goes on the list. Step 3: If I wouldn't like to play it, does it have at least Mostly Positive reviews on Steam? If yes = I will consider adding it if I have place left for it :) So I wouldn't want to play Dark Corners, because it looks too old/outdated (I rather read a book or play some more recent game) and the review score is only Mixed with 67% positive.

[@shockwavecz6872]

Alone in the Dark

[@nifftbatuff676]

The most scaring Lovecraftian game i have seen is Fortnite.

[@aaronatkinson177]

Where is signalis

[@ColdBeer]

Is that a question? because questions end with these "?" :>

[@aaronatkinson177]

Sorry for that 😅 I just wish you included signalis that game was so good 👍 👌

[@ColdBeer]

I can't remember exactly but I think that I threw it out of the list (which was like 50 games long), because in my opinion it was "not Lovecraftian enough" :) Maybe I'm wrong, it's a great game for sure!

[@aaronatkinson177]

I've seen other people's videos on how hps work is influenced in signalis I recommend you give them a watch maybe they can change your mind 😉 😏

[@MannyMetsikas]

What in the world is " Lovecraftian?? That might help some people...

[@ColdBeer]

Genre that was originated from the stories of H. P. Lovecraft. If it has similarities to those stories, uses main/side tropes or are straight inspired by them - it's Lovecraftian.

[@playernotfound9489]

you forgot terraria

[@Moon996]

It ain't Lovecraftian

[@playernotfound9489]

@@Moon996 moonlord: brain of cth eye of cth skeletron is literally his skeleton the cultists probably more.

[@Moon996]

@@playernotfound9489 yeah but idk, it's kinda lack of Lovecraftian ambience

[@playernotfound9489]

@@Moon996 the crimson feels love craftian.

[@boisteve]

Mass effect

[@powerofberzerker9487]

Add a newer game, Dredge.

[@ColdBeer]

You mean again? :} 10:27

[@powerofberzerker9487]

​@@ColdBeerMb.