In Cult of the Lamb, you take on the role of a lamb initially brought to the slaughter but was resurrected from death by an imprisoned deity called The One Who Waits and must repay your debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start by recruiting new followers to the flock, building a base for them to live in, going on bloody crusades against the otherworldly entities that trapped him and free your master.

Cult of the Lamb is equal parts dungeon-crawler and religious management sim, with your tasks divided between tending to your devout flock of followers and fighting through procedurally generated dungeons. These dungeons are fairly short, consisting of several stages that players can clear to obtain valuable resources. During each stage, you will also encounter unique NPCs who can empower you with talents, offer powerful weapons, or award an assortment of stone, wood, or foodstuffs (including seeds) to cultivate your growing commune.

The loop of gathering supplies, tending to your worshipers, upgrading both your character and your settlement and then going out to do it again is extremely satisfying, with a charming art style and expressive animations that bring joy to every moment of it. Cult of the Lamb is definitely a uniquely refreshing game that is highly recommended as one of the best indie game of 2022.