Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet
Released Nov 2015
You'll take on the role of John T. Carter, a brilliant young astronomer, piecing together the puzzling history of the village and its cryptic inhabitants. Incredibly realistic action and supernatural chaos intertwine to draw players deep into the puzzling mysteries within the Shadow of the Comet.
76% positive · 112 reviews
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Steam $0.89 $5.99 −85%
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Evaluation
Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet is a classic adventure game originally developed by Infogrames in the early 1990s, re-released on Steam on November 4, 2015. The Steam listing bundles both the original CD-ROM and floppy disk versions of the game. There is no indication of any post-launch DLC, updates, or developer communications — this is a legacy re-release of a finished, decades-old game that shipped as a complete product. No additional content has ever been announced or planned. The game is complete as it was on the day it arrived on Steam.
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Store listing describes a re-release of a classic adventure game, including both CD-ROM and floppy versions. No DLC, season passes, or future content mentioned.
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Developer
Publisher
Atari
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Platform
Windows
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
The year is 1910. Bathed in pale Spring sunlight, the small fishing port of Illsmouth is a sleepy New England town where time seems to stand still. Appearances can be very deceiving, however .... Beneath the peaceful tranquility of this small village, a horrifying truth lingers.
Whispers in a dusty, secluded library ripple with fear as questions of the past are brought into the present. Is there a link between the return of Halley's comet and the resurgence of the Great Ancients who once dominated the land in a reign of terror? Legend tells tales of an ancient ritual ground, hidden deep in the shadows of the tangled forest, marked by an ornate and mysterious cross. Once, long ago, this site was the stage for wild and terrifying rites that no one dare speak of, lest they suffer the wrath of the Ancients.
Why are the townspeople of Illsmouth struck by such shattering terror? Why are they drawn to the ancient ritual grounds after so many years? What has released this curse from its deep sleep to play havoc upon the souls of innocent people?
You'll take on the role of John T. Carter, a brilliant young astronomer, piecing together the puzzling history of the village and its cryptic inhabitants. Incredibly realistic action and supernatural chaos intertwine to draw players deep into the puzzling mysteries within the Shadow of the Comet.
Whispers in a dusty, secluded library ripple with fear as questions of the past are brought into the present. Is there a link between the return of Halley's comet and the resurgence of the Great Ancients who once dominated the land in a reign of terror? Legend tells tales of an ancient ritual ground, hidden deep in the shadows of the tangled forest, marked by an ornate and mysterious cross. Once, long ago, this site was the stage for wild and terrifying rites that no one dare speak of, lest they suffer the wrath of the Ancients.
Why are the townspeople of Illsmouth struck by such shattering terror? Why are they drawn to the ancient ritual grounds after so many years? What has released this curse from its deep sleep to play havoc upon the souls of innocent people?
You'll take on the role of John T. Carter, a brilliant young astronomer, piecing together the puzzling history of the village and its cryptic inhabitants. Incredibly realistic action and supernatural chaos intertwine to draw players deep into the puzzling mysteries within the Shadow of the Comet.
- Includes the CD-ROM and floppy versions of Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet.
- Bone chilling sound effects that hurtle you into the depths of chaos!
- Confront your deepest fears as you enter once more the realm of Lovecraftian horror!
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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