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Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness is a single player and multiplayer action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Design Imps and was released on May 22, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness is a choose-your-own-adventure style mini-game, with couch co-op and just a hint of betrayal. Play as one of four cultists intent on releasing the Ancient One!

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

humor26 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Enjoyable party game with 1-4 players featuring cooperative and competitive modes, ideal for playing with friends.
Strong replayability due to a large variety of randomized events, nearly 150 endings, multiple roles, and community mod support.
Witty, humorous writing with clever Lovecraftian references and a quirky, engaging art style that complements the lighthearted horror theme.

Repetitive events and scenarios reduce excitement over time; some stories feel too long for a casual party game.
Confusing or unclear game mechanics and explanations at first, leading to a slow learning curve and frustration for new players.
Lack of online multiplayer and only local co-op limits social play options; some UI issues like small text and insufficient tooltips make reading and navigation challenging.

humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is a mix of dark, Lovecraftian-themed wit and tongue-in-cheek references that fans of the genre appreciate, often delivering clever, quirky, and self-aware jokes. While some find the humor groan-worthy or repetitive, many praise its witty writing and enjoyable, light-hearted take on horror, especially when played cooperatively. Overall, it balances genuine Lovecraftian horror with a playful, humorous twist that appeals strongly to fans of dark, thematic comedy.
- “The game pokes fun at everything Lovecraft, and if you know your lore a little bit, the events may be even more hilarious.”
- “Amazing art style/aesthetic, and even better writing, my friends and I were dying laughing at some moments here.”
- “For as fun as the game mechanics are, they’re a body structure whereas you uncover the real soul within the game's rich writing, witty references, and wonderful sense of humor.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The gameplay is simple, easy to pick up, and fast-paced, making it ideal for casual and party play sessions. While it may lack depth and can feel repetitive, it offers enjoyable mechanics reminiscent of board games, supported by good modding options and thoughtful developer engagement. Overall, the gameplay serves as a solid foundation for the game's humor, writing, and Lovecraftian atmosphere.
- “It has mods also which surely will extend gameplay.”
- “The essential gameplay loop is simple enough.”
- “It's got the perfect blend of fast-paced rounds that are ideal for party play sessions, and easy to remember pick-up-and-play rules and mechanics.”
- “The final mechanic, taking places for the ceremony, is needlessly complicated and hard to understand.”
- “It's mildly chuckle-worthy sometimes, when it's not resorting to fart jokes, but it wears thin quickly; much like the gameplay itself.”
- “Really nice Lovecraftian "boardesque" game, even with relatively shallow gameplay.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
10%
20%
The graphics feature a distinctive cartoony and eerie art style that complements the game's comedic and satirical Lovecraftian theme. While the artwork is generally praised for its aesthetic appeal and wit, some users feel the lack of event illustrations and deeper visual content limits immersion. Overall, the visuals effectively support the humor and atmosphere, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “Amazing art style/aesthetic, and even better writing; my friends and I were dying laughing at some moments here.”
- “A great game with dark humor and an eerie art style.”
- “Great artwork, fun gameplay (almost board game-esque), replayability, good modding documentation, devs who care - I have no complaints at all and highly recommend this.”
- “There's no artwork for events, so it's a bland read sometimes.”
- “For a game about the mythos, they missed a trick not being able to gather artifacts that had artwork.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect is praised for its detailed, role-based narratives and strong modding community that extends endless unique story events, enhancing replayability. While some find the story engaging for narrative and character-building fans, others consider it shallow and lacking tactical depth. Overall, the game offers enjoyable cooperative and competitive story experiences, especially when played with friends.
- “At the end of the rounds, you select your role and get a nice detailed story for how that whole apocalypse thing pans out for you.”
- “If you somehow do manage to see it all, the open support of the modding community means a nigh-endless access to unique story events as long as people are crafting their own.”
- “Once you're confident in the story structure of the game, writing your own for the benefit and enjoyment by (or, perchance, doomed detriment of?) your friends is a no brainer!”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music is primarily a short, repetitive upbeat jazz loop that some find slightly repetitive and lighthearted for the game's theme. While generally considered fun for a party atmosphere, many users wish for more variety or the option to mute and replace the soundtrack. Overall, the music adds a casual vibe but could benefit from more polish and diversity.
- “Good music, fun party game.”
- “The music is a horribly short loop of one repetitive upbeat jazz track, with one other song that plays only during the weirder, more obscure events.”
- “The music is a horribly short loop of one repetitive upbeat jazz track, with only one other song that plays during the weirder, more obscure events.”
- “The incessant music is just begging to be muted and replaced with your own cult-inspired playlist.”
- “Perhaps with some tweaking the game would become much better to play, mainly stopping the background song loop.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The game offers strong replayability thanks to diverse player choices, randomized events, and support for both official and community mods. While some note limited replay value without mods, overall players appreciate its engaging gameplay, modding support, and lasting enjoyment at a reasonable price.
- “A wide variety of player choices and randomized events ensures replayability, which has been increased still further by the addition of both official and community mods.”
- “Great artwork, fun gameplay (almost board game-esque), replayability, good modding documentation, devs who care - I have no complaints at all and highly recommend this.”
- “There is a lot of replayability and the price is right for what it is.”
- “No replayability outside of whatever mods are available for the game.”
- “If you like short games with replay value, buy this game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is strongly enhanced by its Lovecraftian mythos, creating a sense of mischievous chaos as players engage in evil or villainous actions. This dark, playful tone effectively immerses players in a world of havoc and mayhem.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally reliable, with prompt and effective support from the lead developer who personally addressed and resolved freezing issues experienced by users.

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Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness is a action game with horror theme.

Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Windows and Tablet.

Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness was released on May 22, 2018.

Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness was developed by Design Imps.

Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness for its humor but disliked it for its music.

Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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