One of the best horror TTRPGs just got an obscene discount, and I'm all in
Jan. 10, 2024Call of Cthulhu, Mega-Bargain Edition
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‘Cosmic horror’ and Call of Cthulhu are synonymous, so it’s just as well that you can get the horror TTRPG and a library’s worth of its books for a pretty absurd discount.
You can currently get 23 Call of Cthulhu books (including the core rules and some adventures to go with it) and a couple of extras for just$25 at Humble Bundle, or£19.88if you’re based in the UK. That’s a saving of $379 and £297 respectively on this popular horror TTRPG. Crucially, your money goes to charity – the World Wildlife Fund.
Not that you have to pay that much (or that little, if you’re feeling generous). If you don’t want everything on the list and would prefer to stick with the starter set along with some adventures, you can jump in for $5 or £3.95 so long as you get involved before January 28 (at which point the offer ends).
Call of Cthulhu PDF bundle |From $5 at Humble BundleSave up to $379 -As with all Humble Bundle offers, there’s literally no cheaper way of getting so many books. Actually, a standard hardback rulebook would usually cost more than the highest tier on this deal.Buy it if:✅You’re a fan of cosmic horror✅ You enjoy the Cthulhu MythosDon’t buy it if:❌Lovecraft’s problematic nature puts you off❌ You can’t cope with bleak stories
In terms of what you get in the full bundle, here’s the contents list:
Call of Cthulhu is often held up as one of thebest tabletop RPGsfor fans of horror due to its atmospheric, eerie adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s mythos – and there are industry awards to prove it. Having been on shelves since 1981, the game is now in its seventh edition with more accessible mechanics that don’t skimp on depth. Although there’s plenty of advice for players and those running the game (not to mention a more sensitive approach to the madness that defined previous editions), don’t assume it’s lost its teeth; this is a world where characters are hopelessly out of their depth.
No matter what, it certainly seemed to resonate with fans. Seventh edition went up on Kickstarter years ago with a goal of $40,000, but received $561,836.
Not feeling it? You can check out an alternative withVaesen. We also talked with theCandela Obscura game designers on why it was so important to break out from Cthulhu’s shadow.
Want recommendations of what to play next? You can check in on our guide to thebest board games, or theseboard games for adults.
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