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Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

Crazy cultists. Cthulhu. A talking cat. Gibbous takes you on an expansive, traditionally animated, hand-painted adventure. Play as three protagonists and explore a lushly rendered Lovecraft-inspired world, unraveling ancient conspiracies. A comedy cosmic horror adventure made in Transylvania!

What works

  • Beautiful hand-drawn art and animation
  • Engaging and humorous story
  • Well-voiced characters
  • Accessible and logical puzzles
  • Nostalgic classic point-and-click style

Things to keep in mind

  • Puzzles generally easy and straightforward
  • Some voice acting inconsistent
  • Story pacing and ending feel rushed
  • Limited character customization
  • Lack of hint system for obscure puzzles

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Hidden Object 6-in-1 bundle

  • The Journey Down: Chapter Three

  • Children of Silentown

  • Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood

  • Slender Threads

  • Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™

Less thrilling

Games that feels like Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure but with less suspense and thrill

  • The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

  • Elroy and the Aliens

  • Darkestville Castle

  • Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry

  • The Book of Unwritten Tales

  • The Inner World

More expressive

Games that feels like Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure but with more self-expression and customization

  • Simon the Sorcerer Origins

  • My Brother Rabbit

  • Chaos on Deponia

  • Down the Rabbit Hole Flattened

  • Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

  • The Book of Unwritten Tales 2

Choose your own criteria ->

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Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression, Fellowship.

Last update: 03/08/2026