Call of the Elder Gods 2026

About

On Steam, 90% of 341 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 7 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 16 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 6.5 hours, doing everything about 8.5 hours.

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.

Story

All is not well at Miskatonic University. Professor Harry Everhart tries to ignore the shadows flitting at the corners of his vision, while student Evangeline Drayton is haunted with impossible dreams of an artifact uncovered a decade ago. In their search for answers, the pair will uncover revelations more ancient than anyone could have imagined.

What is happening now

Call of the Elder Gods is an indie puzzle-strategy adventure that blends investigative gameplay with turn-based tactical elements, drawing inspiration from cosmic horror themes. The game launched across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC in May 2026. The game recently saw a physical release on Nintendo Switch 2 under the Miskatonic Edition branding, bringing the title to Nintendo's latest hardware. This marks an expansion of the game's platform availability since its initial multi-platform debut, giving Switch 2 owners a chance to experience the puzzle-driven adventure in physical form.