Screenshot from Cultist Simulator. The game board shows cards arranged against a background.

Screenshot of Cultist Simulator, a game with cards and a board game-like interface.

Screenshot of Cultist Simulator gameplay. UI with cards and text. The player is working on the "Find Morland's shop" objective.

Screenshot from Cultist Simulator. The game board displays cards floating above a dark background, surrounded by a user interface.

Cultist Simulator is an intriguing strategy simulation game set in a mysterious world filled with occult themes, players take on the role of a seeker of forbidden knowledge, delving into the depths of secret societies and supernatural forces.

The gameplay revolves around managing resources, making choices, and engaging in card-based mechanics. Players collect and combine various cards representing aspects like funds, followers, and occult practices to explore and expand their cult’s influence. The unique narrative and procedural generation ensure that each playthrough offers a fresh experience, with countless paths to pursue—from the rise and fall of your cult to the pursuit of immortality.

With its minimalist art style, atmospheric soundtrack, and rich storytelling, Cultist Simulator invites players to immerse themselves in a world of dark morality and existential exploration, where every decision can lead to fortune or doom. The game combines elements of strategy, storytelling, and mystery, making it a captivating challenge for fans of the genre.

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Patch Notes

5/21/25 (Small loc fixes)
7/1/24 (2024.A.2 'AGNES' from beta->live)
2/27/24 (HOTFIX)
2023.12 - 2/13/24 (2023.12.s.4 - "SARCODES")
2023.10 - 11/13/23 (2023.10.r.9 RANUNCULUS)
2023.5 - 9/13/23 (2023.5.p.12 PEONY)
8/17/23 (THIS UPDATE JUST PUTS A 'BOOK OF HOURS IS OUT NOW' BUTTON IN THE MENU)
8/5/23 (Cultist Simulator BETA (gateofhorn) patch)
3/17/23 ("Though much is taken, much abides")
12/13/22 (GHIRBI, the Gatekeeper)
9/21/22 (ILEX+JUNIPER: Teeny hotfix for lore upgrades)
2022.8 - 9/8/22 (Patch notes for HELLEBORE! (2022.8.h.3))
2022.7 - 8/9/22 (2022.7.f.5 FRAGRANTOLIVE)
2022.6 - 6/8/22 (2022.6.c.1 CROCOSMIA)
2022.6 - 6/7/22 (2022.6.b.2 BRYONY)
v2022.5 - 5/17/22 (v2022.5.y.1 YERMA)
2022.5 - 5/2/22 (2022.5.v.1 VIOLET)
2022.4 - 4/29/22 (2022.4.t.8 TARTUFFE)
2022.4 - 4/26/22 (2022.4.s.1 SARGASSO)
2022.3 - 4/19/22 (2022.3.q.1 RIGOLETTO)
v2022.3 - 4/4/22 (v2022.3.q.1 QUIETPLACE (beta->live))
2022.3 - 3/22/22 (2022.3.p.1 PORIN)
2022.3 - 3/18/22 (2022.3.o.1 ORFEO)
v2022.3 - 3/16/22 (v2022.3.n.1 NEWMOON)
2022.3 - 3/15/22 (2022.3.m.1 MARSYAS)
2022.3 - 3/14/22 (2022.3.l.1 LAKME)
3/12/22 (Teeny hotfix for KNOTGARDEN)
2022.3 - 3/12/22 (2022.3.k.1 KNOTGARDEN)
v2022.3 - 3/11/22 (v2022.3.j.1 JENUFA)
2022.3 - 3/10/22 (2022.3.i.1 IRIS)
2022.3 - 3/10/22 (2022.3.h.1 HAGITH)
2022.3 - 3/8/22 (2022.3.g.1 GIOCONDA)
2022.3 - 3/5/22 (Patch 2022.3.d.1)
2022.3 - 3/4/22 (2022.3.b.1 - Emergency Fixes for Metamorphosed Edition Problems!)
1/29/21 (2021.b.1 Beta->Live)
2020.9 - 9/11/20 (Beta patch: 2020.9.b.5, "Sight, Sound, Clarity, Keys")
v2020.8 - 8/26/20 (Beta Patch v2020.8.a.4; "The Mirror and the Lime")
8/18/20 (Modding framework updates)
12/10/18 (Main branch update: Expeditions rework (and six new expeditions))
11/19/18 (beta branch update: Expeditions rework (and six new expeditions))
2/27/18 (Adept's Build: Hotfixes)