Cult of the Lamb Review | Delightfully Heretical
Published 1/28/2026
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 8/11/2022
Cult of the Lamb
Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger, and must repay their debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
- Developer
- Massive Monster
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
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Critic avg
85
59 scored reviews
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59
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50–100
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 85 across 59 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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59 included scored reviews
90–10024 reviews · 41%
80–8928 reviews · 47%
70–793 reviews · 5%
Below 704 reviews · 7%
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Joel DeWitte
Nintendo World ReportCult of the Lamb (Switch) Review
Published 11/5/2022
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60
-25 vs critic avg
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Read originalJessica Eudy
Jump Dash RollCult of the Lamb Review - Jump Dash Roll
Published 9/20/2022
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80
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalCody Medellin
Worth PlayingPC Review - 'Cult of the Lamb'
Published 9/14/2022
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90
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Read originalEvan Norris
VGChartzCult of the Lamb (NS) Review
Published 9/10/2022
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80
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Read originalJuno Stump
Tom's GuideCult of the Lamb review: Sign me up | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 9/8/2022
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80
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Read originalAli Arkani
ImpulsegamerCult of The Lamb PC Review
Published 9/8/2022
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86
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Read originalSarah Maria Griffin
The GuardianCult of the Lamb review – grow your own cult in darkly cute game
Published 9/2/2022
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100
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeigh Zemski
Qualbert.comCult of the Lamb Review (PlayStation 5)
Published 9/1/2022
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100
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalIain culverhouse
Thumb CultureCult Of The Lamb – PS5 Review
Published 9/1/2022
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