Has anyone else here tried Cultist Simulator on Steam? I'm trying to figure out if I'm crazy for liking it so much.
The short summary is that it's a mildly Rogue-lite, narrative-driven, Lovecraftian horror themed, puzzle/time management card game (I'm sure you're familiar with that genre) from the writer of Sunless Sea. Your goal is to start a cult and eventually become immortal by invoking eldritch powers. The hook is that the game only hints at what the steps are to achieving those goals, so it rather elegantly captures the feel of uncovering secrets and toying with dangerous powers you don't understand. In fact, I don't want to reveal much more than that and spoil it for anyone else.
The Steam reviews are split between adoration and outraged confusion that they would charge $20 for such a slow, grindy, clunky game. I can't really argue with the detractors, but I also can't stop playing. The writing and atmosphere are great, and I'm just as interested in finding the next bit of hidden lore as my character is. Am I the only one here who's been transfixed?