Best Games Like Cult of the Lamb (on PC & Consoles)

Cult of the Lamb hooked players with its wild mix of cute cultists, dark humor, and rogue-like chaos.

One moment you’re blessing your followers; the next, you’re slashing through dungeons in the name of your eldritch god. But once the sermons are done and the cult’s complete, that craving for quirky management and fast-paced combat doesn’t just disappear.

If you’ve already sacrificed enough followers to last a lifetime, here are the best games like Cult of Lamb, all of them hand-picked and updated recently!

If you’re trying to unlock everything in the game, make sure to check out my guide on how to unlock all follower forms in Cult of the Lamb.

Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley is one of the most famous and successful farming simulators to date. While it has a more cheerful atmosphere compared to Cult of the Lamb, it also has many similar elements.

Specifically, in both games you focus on progressing your village. This is done by unlocking and placing new buildings to customize it as you please. On top of that, you can interact with villagers to increase their affection.

In addition, Stardew Valley’s mining system features dungeon exploration, similar to Cult of the Lamb.

If you’re looking for a game that keeps Cult of the Lamb’s main features without the dark and eerie atmosphere, Stardew Valley is a great choice. So good, that we’ve named it one of the best relaxing games you can play.

Heroes of Hammerwatch II

If you loved Cult of the Lamb’s blend of dungeon-crawling and progression, Heroes of Hammerwatch II turns that formula into a full-scale quest. You’ll explore sprawling, handcrafted worlds filled with traps, secrets, and enemies, all while upgrading your heroes, fortifying your town, and chasing that satisfying loop of death and reward.

It trades the cutesy cult for classic pixel-fantasy charm, but the roguelite grind and sense of advancement feel just as addictive. And as a bonus, you can play this with your friends and, if you haven’t played the original, it is also a good choice.

Ember Knights

Ember Knights channels the chaotic energy of Cult of the Lamb’s combat but dials it up to eleven. It’s a fast-paced, co-op roguelite where you and up to three friends battle through colorful arenas packed with monsters, traps, and bullet-hell chaos.

Each run lets you experiment with different weapons and relics, and like Cult of the Lamb, it rewards both skill and creativity. The fluid combat and snappy pacing make it a must-play for anyone who wished the crusades in Cult of the Lamb lasted just a little longer.

Hades

If you’ve enjoyed Cult of the Lamb, which is an action-roguelike game, you should try what is probably the best game within that genre.

Hades is the peak of action-roguelike games, featuring a similar combat system and art style to Cult of the Lamb.

However, be wary since this is an exceptionally hard game. Failing a dungeon, at any part, means you have to start that dungeon from scratch. For fans of Cult of the Lamb who enjoy a challenge, Hades is a must-try.

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank

If Cult of the Lamb made you laugh with its twisted sense of humor, Turnip Boy Robs a Bank takes that absurdity to a whole new level, but without sacrificing gameplay.

You play as an adorable yet utterly unhinged turnip turned criminal mastermind, pulling off chaotic heists alongside a crew of quirky vegetable gangsters.

Underneath its cartoon chaos lies a roguelite extravaganza of looting, dying, and upgrading for the next big score, all with razor-sharp wit and over-the-top charm. Think of it like Cult of the Lamb meets Hotline Miami, but with more root vegetables and fewer moral boundaries.

Also read: Cult of the Lamb – How to unlock all Follower Forms

Enter the Gungeon

Enter the Gungeon is a dungeon crawler game famous for its extremely difficult gameplay.

As its name suggests, progression is tied to unlocking new weapons. There is a wide variety of weapons to unlock and multiple interactions within each map that make each run unique.

If you want more of Cult of the Lamb’s combat system and dungeon exploration, Enter the Gungeon is a great option. Just make sure to be patient enough, because the game will test your nerves.

Garden of Witches

Garden of Witches might look serene and cutesy at first, but this roguelike hides a storm of spell-slinging mayhem that you will instantly fall in love with.

You play as a witch tending to a magical garden that doubles as your battlefield – you’re mixing potions, casting spells, and fending off endless waves of foes.

Like Cult of the Lamb, it blends cozy visuals with surprisingly intense gameplay, as each run helps your witch grow stronger and your garden bloom into chaos.

UnderMine 2

The first UnderMine was a hidden gem of the roguelike world, and UnderMine 2 went all in on the popularity scale, delivering an even better experience. While both are great alternatives to Cult of the Lamb, I recommend the second since it’s more recent.

You’ll once again descend into ever-changing mines filled with traps, treasures, and strange characters, upgrading your gear and uncovering secrets with each new run.

Don’t Starve (or Don’t Starve Together)

Don’t Starve is a roguelike, open-world, survival game. Its main element is that it rewards creativity and thinking on your feet. This is because it has no instructions or tutorials and you only figure things out the hard way: by failing.

Exploring the map, building your own base, as well as the overall graphics are very similar to Cult of the Lamb.

The main difference is that it’s an open-world game with over 50 hours of gameplay. Especially for completionists, there’s always something to discover.

If you’re more of a coop fan, there’s also “Don’t Starve Together”. This allows for a longer playthrough, with more unique scenarios to be explored by you and your friend survivors.

Moonlighter

If managing your cult’s resources was your favorite part of Cult of the Lamb, Moonlighter is its entrepreneurial twin and maybe a bit more. You play as a humble shopkeeper by day and a fearless dungeon-crawler by night, diving into monster-filled realms to stock your store with rare loot.

It’s a beautifully balanced mix of combat and commerce – build your shop, set your prices, and fight for your inventory. And it’s truly enjoyable.

Worship

Worship feels like the darker, more unhinged cousin of Cult of the Lamb. This Pikmin-inspired roguelite puts you in charge of a growing cult devoted to an eldritch god.

You’ll command hordes of followers, perform bloody rituals, and sacrifice devotees to gain divine powers. It’s a brutal love letter to the same “adorable evil” energy that made Cult of the Lamb so addictive.

Also read: Cult of the Lamb Cult Name Ideas

Little Witch Survivors

Little Witch Survivors combines the chaotic horde-slaying fun of Vampire Survivors with the magical charm of Cult of the Lamb. You’ll step into the robes of a young witch facing endless waves of enemies, collecting upgrades, summoning guardians, and unleashing screen-filling spells.

Every run grows more frantic and satisfying, with unlockable characters and builds that let you tailor your playstyle. It’s simple, addictive, and packed with that same dark whimsy that fans of Cult of the Lamb can’t get enough of.

Final words

Did any of these games spark your interest? Do you have any other games to recommend for fans of Cult of the Lamb? Let us know in the comments below.

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Harry has been a fan of video games from a very young age and writing allows him to share that passion with others. His favorite genres include MMORPGs, survival, and FPS.

He has a Master’s Degree in Philosophy, which allows him to always come up with a fresh approach to solving in-game puzzles and challenges, but also to create content that’s to the point, clean and easy to follow.