What are the pros of Call of Cthulhu®?

Excellent implementation and expansion of the Cthulhu Mythos and Lovecraftian lore.. Nails a dark, oppressive, and gloomy atmosphere suitable for cosmic horror.. Multiple endings and choices provide a degree of replayability.. Compelling setting and environmental design on Darkwater Isle..

What are the cons of Call of Cthulhu®?

Severe technical issues including frequent crashes and the need for manual user fixes to launch.. Irritating and poorly implemented stealth mechanics that lack depth.. Underdeveloped RPG and investigation elements that feel railroaded and lack challenge.. Relatively short playtime with a story that some feel is underdeveloped..

Call of Cthulhu®

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

79%

Mostly Positive

DeveloperCyanide Studio

PublisherFocus Entertainment

Release DateOct 29, 2018

$19.99

Peak Players3.4K

Controllerfull

PlatformsWindows

Adventure

RPG

AI Review Summary

Call of Cthulhu is a narrative-driven adventure that successfully captures the dark, oppressive atmosphere of Lovecraftian cosmic horror. While fans of the mythos appreciate its lore and branching endings, the experience is significantly hampered by technical instability and frustratingly shallow gameplay mechanics.

Pros

Excellent implementation and expansion of the Cthulhu Mythos and Lovecraftian lore.90%
Nails a dark, oppressive, and gloomy atmosphere suitable for cosmic horror.85%
Multiple endings and choices provide a degree of replayability.70%
Compelling setting and environmental design on Darkwater Isle.60%

Cons

Severe technical issues including frequent crashes and the need for manual user fixes to launch.95%
Irritating and poorly implemented stealth mechanics that lack depth.80%
Underdeveloped RPG and investigation elements that feel railroaded and lack challenge.75%
Relatively short playtime with a story that some feel is underdeveloped.70%

Notable Mentions

Reviewers frequently suggest the game is only worth purchasing during a deep sale.
The gameplay style is compared to a Telltale-like narrative adventure rather than a traditional RPG.

Confidence: 86%

Based on the 68 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 8, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

Peak · last 90 days

103

All-time peak

3.4K

Price

Current price

$19.99

Lowest tracked

$2.99since Jan 13, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days

61%

All-time positive

79%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews14.0K

Positive: 11.1K (79%)Negative: 2.9K (21%)

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Dev Response Rate

Avg Playtime at Review

72%

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