Rank 01Why this
Also Strategy RPG and Lore-Rich, like Cultist Simulator.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like Cultist Simulator
- 31 games
- Updated Oct 23, 2026
Players who liked Cultist Simulator also play
The closest matches to Cultist Simulator: BOOK OF HOURS, Sultan's Game, Scarlet Hollow, Black Book, and Loop Hero. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares resource management with Cultist Simulator.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Also Narrative and Lovecraftian, like Cultist Simulator.
- $23.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Rank 04 
Black Book
Why this: Also Strategy RPG and Rogue-lite, like Cultist Simulator.
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Static Dread: The Lighthouse
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Lore-Rich, like Cultist Simulator.
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Inscryption
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Card Game, like Cultist Simulator.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Cultist Simulator
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 6Static Dread: The Lighthouse
Also Lovecraftian and Lore-Rich, like Cultist Simulator.
- 89% of 356 reviews
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- 10Whispers of the Eyeless
Also Lovecraftian and Strategy RPG, like Cultist Simulator.
- 83% of 122 reviews
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Also Narrative and Strategy RPG, like Cultist Simulator.
- 84% of 1,191 reviews
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Weather Factory
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 79% of 5,197 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Simulation, RPG
- Metacritic 71
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Deep and coherent occult setting
- Feels like experimenting with occultism
- Steep learning curve becomes rewarding
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Mysterious
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Cultist Simulator
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Pillars of Eternity
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Cultist Simulator.
Tyranny
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Cultist Simulator.
A House of Many Doors
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Lore-Rich, like Cultist Simulator.
Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition
Why this: Shares resource management with Cultist Simulator.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Cultist Simulator at current Steam store prices.
Inkbound
Why this: Also Strategy RPG and Rogue-lite, like Cultist Simulator.
Hand of Fate 2
Why this: Shares resource management with Cultist Simulator.
Menace from the Deep
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Rogue-lite, like Cultist Simulator.
Sovereign Syndicate
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Cultist Simulator.
Do No Harm
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Lore-Rich, like Cultist Simulator.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Cultist Simulator, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
BOOK OF HOURS
Why this: Also Strategy RPG and Lore-Rich, like Cultist Simulator.
Sultan's Game
Why this: Shares resource management with Cultist Simulator.
Scarlet Hollow
Why this: Also Narrative and Lovecraftian, like Cultist Simulator.
Static Dread: The Lighthouse
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Lore-Rich, like Cultist Simulator.
About Cultist Simulator
The closest matches to Cultist Simulator: BOOK OF HOURS, Sultan's Game, Scarlet Hollow, Black Book, and Loop Hero. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Cultist Simulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are BOOK OF HOURS, Sultan's Game and Scarlet Hollow — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and mysterious, and single out its card based interaction and narrative branching. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Cultist Simulator is a 2018 indie release from Weather Factory that blends simulation, RPG, and strategy elements. Players navigate a card-based system where they manage resources, make narrative choices, and uncover procedurally generated lore across branching storylines. The game features run-based progression with permadeath mechanics, set in a 1920s-themed world of hidden gods and secret histories. Reviewers describe the experience as atmospheric, mysterious, and contemplative, with players highlighting the deep and coherent occult setting that feels like genuine experimentation. The unique card interaction system draws particular attention, with players noting that a steep learning curve becomes rewarding over time. The game carries a hard difficulty rating and offers massive length, verified for Steam Deck at $19.99. It holds 79% positive from 5,197 Steam reviews.
About Cultist Simulator: Seize forbidden treasures. Summon alien gods. Feed on your disciples. Cultist Simulator is a game of apocalypse and yearning. Play as a seeker after unholy mysteries, in a 1920s-themed setting of hidden gods and secret histories.
Is Cultist Simulator worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 79% of 5,197 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 85% positive across 65 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 65 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 9 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deep and coherent occult setting
- Feels like experimenting with occultism
- Steep learning curve becomes rewarding
- Unique card interaction system
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Love the music, love the visuals, love the lore... however... the game is very annoying. I understand you having to replay the game over and over again, but it is a very annoying ordeal.”
“I have no doubts that this game is as good as they say it is. I have no doubt that it's a wonderful experience with as many positive reviews that got me to want to play. But when even the guides for the game are "Figure it out on your own"…”
People who play it also play: BOOK OF HOURS, Sultan's Game, Scarlet Hollow
Mobile version
Cultist Simulator is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- Google Play: In-app purchases ($1.99 - $6.99 per item) (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store in-app purchases: (checked 2026-11-05, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-05, source)
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Frequently asked about Cultist Simulator
Can I run it?
Is Cultist Simulator verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Cultist Simulator is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Cultist Simulator cost?
Cultist Simulator is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Cultist Simulator?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Cultist Simulator are BOOK OF HOURS, Sultan's Game, Scarlet Hollow.
Who developed Cultist Simulator?
Cultist Simulator was developed by Weather Factory.