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Lovecraft Mythos - Cosmic Horror

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H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos is a shared universe far larger and more terrifying than that of humanity, where ancient, malevolent beings known as the Great Old Ones slumber in the depths of space or time. After Lovecraft's death, the Mythos has been expanded and developed by many authors, including August Derleth, Clark Ashton Smith, and Robert E. Howard. These and many other authors have helped to flesh out the Mythos into a rich and complex Dark Universe.

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[โ€“] MarcomachtKuchen@feddit.org 9 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Does anyone have recommendations. I've really enjoyed Dredge and I'm not into first person in your face horror games because I dont feel like that's was makes horror great for me.

[โ€“] Kolanaki@pawb.social 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I'm not into first person in your face horror games

Ahh well... I was gonna say the OG "Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth" was fantastic. But it's an FPS. ๐Ÿ˜”

The Sinking City is really good, and 3rd person. Though I am not sure where to buy it that would go to the devs and not the garbage publisher that fucked them over.

[โ€“] passenger@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I understand that is over and whatever store you buy it, it goes to devs.

[โ€“] Wrufieotnak@feddit.org 3 points 2 months ago

Sunless sea is not only horror, but horror/mystique is a big part of the atmosphere. I had a lot of entertainment from that game.

[โ€“] BreadOven@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

If you find any, let me know. Dredge was an 11/10 for me. So good.

Edit: was looking through and saw "strange horticulture". I've heard it's a similar vibe and pretty good.

[โ€“] considine@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Strange horticulture has a free demo. It was a pretty enjoyable combination of learning about plants and uncovering the sinister curse using a map.

[โ€“] BreadOven@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Oh nice. I'm try it out. Thanks for letting me know.

[โ€“] Dav09@mander.xyz 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I totally agree, i even buy the DLC to have more content to play. I'll check Sunless Sea too.

[โ€“] BreadOven@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I may have heard of sunless seas, but I'll definitely take another look.

[โ€“] ekZepp@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)
[โ€“] MarcomachtKuchen@feddit.org 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Interesting suggestion. The steam reviews are incredibly split about the game. Why do you think the game is good?

[โ€“] ekZepp@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

I have it in my library but i still didn't play it, so i can't. Sunless sea is a safer bet.