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Hunt down Cthulhu in an action-roguelike bullethell. Choose characters, weapons, and upgrades for unique builds. Survive hordes of minions and finish Cthulhu before the final ritual ends, save humanity!

2024ActionStrategyIndieRPG1.99 USDWindowsby Pedro Fagundes
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Frequently asked about Cthulhu Must Die

How much does Cthulhu Must Die cost?
Cthulhu Must Die is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Cthulhu Must Die?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Cthulhu Must Die are Dragon Kings, SALTWATER, Angelstruck.
Who developed Cthulhu Must Die?
Cthulhu Must Die was developed by Pedro Fagundes.

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