Worship

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Worship is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Chasing Rats Games and was released on July 16, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Worship is a single-player action game where you embrace your dark side as a cultist, performing blood rites and commanding mindless followers to carry out sinister rituals. Its unique black-and-white ink sketch art style, dark humor, and eerie soundtrack create an unforgettable atmosphere, though the game suffers from numerous bugs. Engage in vivid, grim yet oddly charming world domination through sacrificial sorcery.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging gameplay loop that combines elements of Pikmin and cult management, providing a fun and chaotic experience.
The art style and music are praised for their quality, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and are actively working on updates and improvements, showing a commitment to refining the game.

The game currently has limited content, with only a few levels available, leading some players to feel it resembles a demo rather than a full release.
Numerous bugs and performance issues, including problems with spell recognition and follower AI, detract from the gameplay experience.
The lack of a save feature and user-friendly controls makes the game frustrating for some players, especially during longer runs.

gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
48%
14%
The gameplay has been described as innovative and engaging, featuring unique mechanics like drawing symbols to cast spells and managing minions, reminiscent of titles like Pikmin and Cult of the Lamb. However, some players express concerns about potential repetitiveness, clunky controls, and limited content, suggesting that while the core mechanics are promising, the game feels more like a demo at this stage. Overall, the experience is enjoyable and visually striking, but many reviewers note that it requires further polish and additional content to fully realize its potential.
- “The gameplay involves drawing symbols and shapes to cast spells.”
- “The drawing mechanic, when working as intended, is a standout feature—creative and fun.”
- “I absolutely love the gameplay loop and can’t wait to dive back in for another run to see what surprises await!”
- “The core mechanic—drawing blood rituals on the ground—is interesting, but I’m concerned it may lose its novelty and become repetitive.”
- “The art style is striking, and I love the creepy aesthetic they’re aiming for, but right now the mechanics feel clunky and unpolished.”
- “Extremely pretty visuals and with a good OST—however, in its current state, gameplay feels a bit lacking (in my opinion), follower combat is clunky (again, in my opinion) and the game has large performance issues, bugs, and even froze during loading so I had to alt+F4.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
41%
13%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their striking art style, blending black-and-white aesthetics with vibrant colors and a unique medieval gothic and cosmic horror theme. While many players appreciate the visuals and atmosphere, some have noted performance issues, clunky mechanics, and graphical bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the art direction is a highlight, appealing to fans of creative and atmospheric design.
- “I love the visuals for this game simply because of the black and white.”
- “The aesthetics are fantastic.”
- “Beautiful art style, fun combat, and the overall concept is amazing.”
- “It has cartoonish graphics which is fine by me, but being in development for I don't know how many years and you can only play 2 levels is insane.”
- “It isn't perfect; I've encountered enemies with disappearing health bars, frame drops when exploring with a large group of 35-40+ followers, and weird graphical errors at the top of the screen.”
- “The art style is striking, and I love the creepy aesthetic they’re aiming for, but right now the mechanics feel clunky and unpolished.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs and stability issues, including character freezing, glitches with item interactions, and problems with the game's menu and loading screens. While players appreciate the gameplay mechanics, the overall user experience is significantly hampered by these technical problems. However, there is some optimism as developers appear to be actively addressing these issues.
- “This is a fun game, I love it, but the bugs I can't get over. If you press buttons in the loading screen, you're somehow in both the menu and the game at the same time. Also, sometimes your character freezes.”
- “Too buggy, which had a super bad user experience.”
- “Kind of a buggy mess that runs terribly right now.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
18%
18%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement the stunning visual style. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as "top-tier" and "insane," noting its contribution to the game's replayability and overall charm. The collaboration with composer Léandre Monette is particularly celebrated, reinforcing the game's artistic and auditory excellence.
- “I like the music in the game; it fits perfectly with the atmosphere, and I appreciate the art style and design choices. The simple, monochrome style punctuated by reds, purples, greens, and golds is really nice.”
- “The art is absolutely gorgeous, the music is top-tier, and the goofy, chaotic vibe had me hooked right away.”
- “The music and art direction for this game is absolutely fantastic; Léandre Monette has absolutely nailed the soundtrack. This was already the case when I backed the Kickstarter four years ago, and it's still true.”
- “The music and art direction for this game is absolutely fantastic, Léandre Monette has absolutely nailed the soundtrack, this was already the case when I backed the Kickstarter four years ago and it's still so, the actual game on the other hand....”
- “And what to say about the music?!?”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its engaging and artistic narrative, enhanced by strong visual storytelling. Community involvement in shaping the backstory and character design adds a unique and interactive element to the overall experience.
- “Engaging, artistic, and fun with great visual storytelling!”
- “The storyline and game functions are really good.”
- “A bunch of the top favorite community suggestions are pooled for the initial name/backstory poll, then the four favorite community fan art pieces of that god's description for an appearance poll.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving many protagonists feeling one-dimensional and forgettable.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its fitting music and appealing art style, characterized by a simple monochrome palette accented with vibrant colors. However, some users feel that the lack of sound ambience detracts from the overall experience. Overall, it offers a chill adventure with a unique blend of good vibes and eldritch elements.
- “I like the music in the game; it fits perfectly with the atmosphere, and I appreciate the art style and design choices. The simple, monochrome style punctuated by reds, purples, greens, and golds is really nice.”
- “If you're looking for a chill but atmospheric adventure packed with good vibes and just the right touch of eldritch weirdness watching over you, definitely give Worship a shot.”
- “The game feels like it’s missing some sound ambience, which would help the atmosphere a lot.”
- “The overall atmosphere is bland and lacks the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “There’s a distinct lack of environmental sounds that makes the world feel lifeless.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the reviews on replayability are mixed, with some users rating it as low as 3/10, indicating limited replay value, while others highlight the game's amazing visual style and soundtrack as factors that enhance its replay potential.
- “Amazing visual style, killer soundtrack, and a lot of replayability.”
- “Good replay value potential.”
- “Replay value: 3/10 - I'll maybe get a playthrough or two before I shelf it for a couple of decades.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as a key element, with players enjoying its lighthearted and whimsical tone, particularly in interactions involving quirky characters and amusing mechanics. Overall, the game successfully combines fun gameplay with a charming sense of humor.
- “A fun game with great humor and ambiance!”
- “If you have multiple crystals, and you want only to turn one into a statue with that funny little guy, release all your minions.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is currently lacking, with significant performance issues, bugs, and freezing during loading, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals and soundtrack are praised, the gameplay feels incomplete, particularly with clunky follower combat. As it is still in early access, there is hope for improvements in future updates.
- “Performance could use some work, but it’s early access.”
- “Extremely pretty visuals and a good soundtrack; however, in its current state, gameplay feels a bit lacking. Follower combat is clunky, and the game has large performance issues, bugs, and even froze during loading, forcing me to alt+F4.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Worship is praised for its heartwarming emotional experience, appealing particularly to devout Baptist families who appreciate its wholesome and peaceful approach to spreading positive messages.