Choose Catechumen
Choose Catechumen if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Catechumen launched in 2024.
Catechumen vs Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu
Catechumen and Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu both land in Action, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure on Steam. Catechumen (2024) is 1 year older than Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu (2025). Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Catechumen (83.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu
Choose Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu launched in 2025.
Both Catechumen and Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Catechumen |  Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) | 95.2% positive (62 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | N'Lightning Software Development, Jordan Freeman Group | ThePrinceOfMars |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Catechumen (2024) is 1 year older than Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu (2025).
- Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Catechumen (83.3% positive).
- Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Catechumen (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Catechumen vs Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu — FAQ
- Should I play Catechumen or Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu first?
- If you want chronology, Catechumen (2024) came out before Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Catechumen and Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.