I wanted to love Cult of the Lamb, but despite my best efforts, I just can’t. The game tries to do so much but doesn’t excel in any particular area. While nothing is outright bad, the sheer breadth of mechanics leaves most feeling shallow and underdeveloped.

Take the dungeon-crawling, for instance. It borrows elements from The Binding of Isaac and Diablo, but instead of focusing on exploration or combat depth, the primary purpose is to gather resources for your base. This would be fine if the base-building felt rewarding, but it doesn’t. Your followers are perpetually dependent on you, requiring constant micromanagement. You can leave for a single dungeon run without much consequence, but staying away longer will lead to your cult deteriorating—and eventually, chaos.

The management side of the game feels like a mobile title, full of endless clicking and queueing tasks. While unlockable upgrades provide some automation, even after unlocking most buildings, the busywork never eases up. Instead of streamlining mechanics, post-launch updates have only added more layers of chore-like activities.

One might hope to develop an attachment to their cult members, but their lives are short, and the game actively encourages you to see them as expendable. Over time, you realize you’re pouring resources into followers who will inevitably die and be replaced over and over again. This constant cycle leaves a sense of futility, as any connection or progress you make feels temporary at best. Like much of the game, this mechanic reflects the overarching issue: you’re investing in systems that reset or stagnate just as you start to feel like you’re getting somewhere.

This creates a frustrating loop. Dungeon-crawling is tied directly to your cult’s survival, but cult management hinders your ability to enjoy dungeon-crawling. Conversely, if you’d prefer to focus on your cult and base design, you’re forced to dungeon-crawl to gather essential resources. Neither system is deep enough to stand on its own, and the two together create a constant tug-of-war that undermines the overall experience.

Ultimately, Cult of the Lamb offers a lot to do but little depth in any of its systems. The repeated addition of content without refining the core gameplay has resulted in a game that feels like it’s bursting at the seams yet fails to satisfy. It leaves players juggling multiple underwhelming systems, progressing in spurts only to stall out as they fight against the current.

- Adorable Yet Sinister Vibes: Who knew running a cult could be this cute? You start off as a tiny lamb with an adorable face, but soon, you're turning unsuspecting woodland creatures into loyal followers. It's precious... until you make them sacrifice each other.

- Playtime: If you're in for the long haul, expect around 40–50 hours to complete all achievements (depending on how much you like to optimize and grind). It's a satisfying mix of combat, resource management, and, of course, heretic slaughter.

- Cult Management 101: You’re not just slaying enemies—you're managing your cult like a CEO. From building shrines to convincing your followers to worship you, it’s all about cultivation (pun intended). Be prepared to spend hours making sure no one gets too angry, or else... well, it’s ritual sacrifice time.

- Combat is Addictive: The dungeon crawling is fast-paced, with an almost "one-more-run" mentality. With every upgrade, you feel more powerful, and the bosses? They’ll make you sweat a little. Or a lot.

- All Followers Saved: Good luck getting them to stay loyal. It's a game of psychological manipulation and pestering them for gifts. But when they all love you? It's pure cult leader satisfaction.
- Building Master: Building shrines, farms, and decorations—nothing says "successful cult" like an entirely decorated shrine and a veggie farm in the back.
- All Bosses Defeated: Every boss fight is a unique challenge. By the end of it, you’re the god of destruction and the best worship leader around.

- Visuals & Soundtrack: This game is a visual masterpiece with an adorably dark twist. The environments are quirky and fun, with a seriously catchy soundtrack that’ll have you humming "Cult of the Lamb" long after you’ve put the game down.

- Difficulty: It’s a challenge, but nothing too overwhelming. You'll find yourself powering through tough dungeons and then collecting those hard-to-get resources with ease. Achieving everything feels like a well-earned reward!

- Replayability: Even after completing all the achievements, the game has that "just one more run" charm. You can always build a new cult or experiment with different builds to see how far you can push the game’s systems.

- 10/10 would recommend. Whether you’re a fan of roguelikes, managing quirky systems, or just like watching a cult of adorable animals grow in power, Cult of the Lamb offers a wickedly fun experience. I can't think of a better game to invest hours into, and I guarantee you’ll get hooked. Just don’t forget to feed your followers... and maybe sacrifice a few when they start questioning your divine power.

SUPER SUPER CUTE GAME!

— Uh... oh man, a follower just got taken out by a tentacle in the ritual ☠️
— aaaww, the follower's so hyped about the gift I gave him!
— Oh crap, what is that creepy huge monster?
— I can do a sacred ritual to send the old dude to the skies—that’s dope! ...Wait, why did meat just fall from above?
— Some kinda living mushroom just munched on other shrooms and is all rotted now... um fine
— Ah, how wonderful! The follower’s asking me to bring flowers from the grove so he can give ‘em to another follower 🖤
— The followers got in a brawl/killed each other while they were wasted...
— Why does HE WANT TO EAT A BOWL OF HIS OWN POOP???