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Call of Cthulhu

A first-person horror RPG and investigation game inspired by Lovecraft, set on a remote island where you look into a death. You talk to people, search for clues and sneak past threats while your sanity is tested. Story and atmosphere come first. Is it your kind of game?

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IGDB

67%

154 ratings

Steam:

79%

10,981 reviews

Fits you if

you like slow, atmospheric mystery and horror with dialogue and clue hunting.

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you want lots of combat, or find stealth and walking sections tedious.

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Steam

$19.99

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Platforms
PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch
Release date
October 29, 2018
Length
About 9 hours
Difficulty
3/5 (estimated)
Genres
Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
Themes
Action · Horror · Thriller
Perspective
First person
Modes
Solo only
Languages
3 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Verified
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Call of Cthulhu?
About 9 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Call of Cthulhu on?
Call of Cthulhu is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch.
Does Call of Cthulhu have co-op?
No, Call of Cthulhu is single-player only.
Does Call of Cthulhu run on Steam Deck?
Verified
What does Call of Cthulhu cost?
$19.99 on Steam.

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