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

Cult of the Lamb is a roguelike, dungeon crawler that combines various survival elements. Some fans enjoyed the life-sim/survival elements like village management and followers’ affection.

Others preferred the more intense dungeon exploration and combat stats. In either case, Cult of the Lamb had a bit of everything for fans of the roguelike genre.

However, its length is on the shorter side with around 20 hours of gameplay. Even for completionists, there’s not much replayability.

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.

Therefore, fans of Cult of the Lamb are looking for their next gaming step and trying to find something similar in terms of gameplay.

In this guide, we’ll do exactly that! I’ll go through some of the best games like Cult of the Lamb on both PC and Consoles to help you decide what to try next.

Stardew Valley (PC, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile)

Mining in 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.

Hades (PC, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox)

Exploring a dungeon in 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.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch)

Exploring the village in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Animal Crossing is a life sim game that focuses on island management and decoration.

If you enjoyed building your village according to a specific theme in Cult of the Lamb, then you’ll enjoy Animal Crossing. In terms of potential, as long as you’re creative, the sky is the limit.

The main reason I recommend Animal Crossing is because it offers a more relaxed experience focusing primarily on the village-management part. With the right decorations, you can even imitate Cult of the Lamb’s eerie theme and colors.

Enter the Gungeon (PC, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Stadia)

Fighting monsters in 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.

Don’t Starve (PC, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile, Wii U)

Starting out in Don’t Starve.

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.

Conclusion

There are many games to choose from if you enjoyed Cult of the Lamb. The main thing to consider is which aspect of Cult of the Lamb you enjoyed most.

If you liked the dungeon crawling experience and the combat, Hades and Enter the Gungeon should be your first choices.

If your favorite parts were the village management and life simulator elements, Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley should be your go-to. For a game with a similar overall style that focuses more on exploration, consider trying Don’t Starve.

On the other hand, if you feel like experimenting with a different genre of games, check out our latest list of some of the best games like Genshin Impact.

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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