Call of the Elder Gods

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Call of the Elder Gods is a single player casual simulation game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Out of the Blue Games and was released on May 12, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 115 reviews

story39 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Engaging and well-crafted puzzle design with a good balance of challenge and satisfaction.
Beautiful, varied environments and strong artistic direction that enhance the immersive experience.
Compelling continuation of the story with meaningful characters and emotional ties to the prequel.

The narrative pacing and character development feel weaker and more predictable compared to the first game.
Some puzzles are overly complex or unintuitive, occasionally requiring brute force or walkthroughs.
Movement and interaction can be awkward, and a few technical issues and bugs were reported.

story
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Call of the Elder Gods" is a compelling continuation of its predecessor, blending emotional Lovecraftian themes with an Indiana Jones-style adventure. While many praise its engaging narrative, well-defined characters, and intriguing twists, some find it less emotionally resonant and more conventional than the first game, with occasional pacing and voice acting issues. Overall, it offers a solid, story-driven experience that complements its challenging puzzles and atmospheric world.
- “Call of the Elder Gods is an exhilarating Indiana Jones-style puzzle-adventure, crossing the world set in an emotional, Lovecraftian story, with breathtaking locales and lovable characters.”
- “The charactes are well defined and the dialogs and the story are very touching.”
- “The story beautifully begins its tales from the aftermath of the first narrative, while weaving new elements for this adventure.”
- “The story feels rushed and plot points do not get the time they need to simmer.”
- “Mostly bad voice acting, boring clichés in terms of story and characters.”
- “The devs use a narrator as a storytelling device, which at first was strange, then brilliant (assuming you played Sea and know who she is), before turning them into a disappointing exposition woman.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, unique, and consistent art style that complements diverse environments and enhances the storytelling experience. Visuals range from charming and stunning to vividly designed, often contributing significantly to the game's immersive atmosphere. While generally well-optimized with few performance issues, a minority feel the graphics occasionally mismatch the game's theme or fall short of expectations.
- “The visuals were really nice across a pretty wide variety of environments that the game throws you into.”
- “Using its pulp-comic-inspired art style, it creates a brilliant and bright world.”
- “Bonus: this labor of love game also seems very well optimized, my laptop had zero performance issues with graphical settings maxed out and it's far from a top of the line model in the current era.”
- “The visuals are serviceable, but for the subject matter it's woefully inadequate.”
- “It doesn't quite fit the aesthetic you would expect.”
- “All in all, the visuals don't feel like they fit the theme.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a surprisingly emotional experience, with touching storylines and well-defined characters that evoke genuine feelings, especially for those familiar with the first installment. While some found the emotional impact slightly less strong than its predecessor, the narrative remains heartfelt and memorable, often culminating in a powerful, moving conclusion.
- “A lovely continuation that had no right making me as emotional as it did.”
- “I did also cry during the end, Nora from the first game really tugged at my heartstrings and having her narrate throughout the entire game really made the ending all the more emotional.”
- “The tale itself was wondrous, exciting, and emotional for me, especially the ending.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a relaxed, story-driven puzzle experience with mostly well-designed challenges and a unique dual protagonist mechanic used sparingly. While puzzles are generally interesting, some can be overly complex or vague without sufficient hints, occasionally leading to frustration. Overall, the gameplay combines exploration and puzzle-solving in a satisfying, thoughtful manner.
- “It was still very easy, but it was definitely a climax of puzzle gameplay at the right time.”
- “I also loved the dual protagonist mechanic the few times it came up. I do wish it had been utilized a little more, but I understand the developers threading a middle route by including it some, but not a ton.”
- “The gameplay is based on collecting clues and solving puzzles.”
- “My one real complaint would be that there was one puzzle which, as far as I can tell, they give enough info to understand how to use the mechanics to solve it, but they don't ever provide any hints as to the solution or placement.”
- “The puzzles are really interesting but there are a few of them that pack a lot of things together along with vague descriptions on what to do and no previous mini puzzles to teach you the puzzle mechanic, which results in an overwhelmingly difficulty.”
- “The gameplay is pretty much a walking simulator with not-too-difficult puzzles, though they will consume time and require thinking.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and atmosphere, often described as wonderful, beautiful, and reminiscent of classic adventure movies. It complements the graphics and gameplay perfectly, enhancing the overall immersive experience. The sound design, including voice acting, is also noted for its high quality and careful craftsmanship.
- “Lovely graphics, wonderful music and sound design, and really fun puzzles.”
- “The setting and especially the music really reminded me of those old adventure movies.”
- “The game is incredibly beautiful and features a soundtrack to match.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well optimized, running smoothly on high settings without major performance issues or visual bugs, even on lower-end hardware like laptops and the Steam Deck. Minor frame drops occur in large open areas but are expected to be addressed in future patches. Overall, performance is fluid and stable, improving significantly over its predecessor.
- “I played through on the highest settings and never had any issues with performance or visual bugs.”
- “Bonus: this labor of love game also seems very well optimized, my laptop had zero performance issues with graphical settings maxed out and it's far from a top of the line model in the current era.”
- “Controls feel fluid and performance was good for me… I did drop a few frames when entering some new, larger and more open areas…but I expect that to be ironed out in a patch.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a strong, immersive atmosphere that is more intricate and engaging than its predecessor, enhanced by atmospheric locations and an intriguing story. Players enjoy the fun, challenging puzzles and the blend of exploration that keeps the vibe captivating throughout the experience.
- “You'll find the same atmosphere, the same vibe, but more intricate, more complex, more interesting as you get answers to questions you asked yourself while playing the first game.”
- “The game delivers strong atmosphere, fun exploration, and clever puzzles that gradually become more engaging as you progress.”
- “The atmosphere is amazing, the puzzles are fun and challenging, and the story keeps you hooked the whole time.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate that the game’s puzzles avoid repetitive grinding by offering diverse and engaging challenges across various types, including logic, device manipulation, and exploration, making the gameplay feel fresh and enjoyable.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a short, linear experience with limited replayability, similar to its predecessor.
- “Like the first game, it is short, linear, and lacks frequent replayability.”

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