Lovecraft's Untold Stories is an action roguelike game that invites players into the eerie world of H.P. Lovecraft. Here, you step into the shoes of various characters and explore randomly generated levels filled with cosmic horror. You’ll encounter monsters from the Cthulhu Mythos as you navigate through chilling locations like an abandoned hospital, a creepy old Victorian mansion, and a mysterious jungle.

As you investigate these unique environments, you’ll solve puzzles and challenges. The exploration mechanics in Lovecraft's Untold Stories add depth, encouraging you to discover hidden secrets and lore about the Great Old Ones. Each playthrough is different, offering fresh experiences every time you play.

You can choose from five different characters: a private detective, a witch, a thief, a professor, and a ghoul. Each character has their own combat styles and unique playstyles. The private detective offers a balanced approach with average health and stamina. The professor is great for ranged combat but has lower health, while the witch deals significant damage, has teleportation abilities, and elemental shields, despite her low health. The thief excels in melee combat using stealth, and the ghoul deals high melee damage and regenerates health but cannot use medkits.

In Lovecraft’s Untold Stories, you face the Great Old Ones, like Cthulhu, Nyarlathotep, and Dagon, in special levels designed to test your skills. These encounters require you to collect knowledge about them, or their mere presence might drive you toward cosmic insanity. The game implements psychological elements that challenge your decision-making, where bad choices can lead to the loss of sanity. If your sanity drops too low, your character may succumb to madness.

The game also features an impressive item collection system, allowing you to gather, improve, and customize weapons and gear. Each character has specific items, but you can find hundreds of other useful items throughout your journey. The weapon improvement and combat moves are crucial for surviving against the hundreds of different monsters from the Mythos that you'll encounter.

For those using controllers, Lovecraft's Untold Stories supports various devices, including Xbox controllers and the Thrustmaster TMX Force Feedback. However, if you experience any issues, make sure to check if your controller is compatible with the game.

With deeper character customization and engaging level design, Lovecraft's Untold Stories truly immerses you into H.P. Lovecraft's chilling narratives. As you collect clues and unlock secret levels, you delve deeper into the rich lore of the game, paving the way for countless hours of terrifying gameplay. Immerse yourself in the universe where the lines between sanity and madness blur, and every action carries weight. Will you uncover the mysteries of the Great Old Ones, or will you lose yourself to the madness that awaits?