Honey, I Joined a Cult

Honey, I Joined a Cult

Released Nov 2022

It's time to start working towards that ultimate goal of enlightenment, faith and money…lots and lots of money! Become the ultimate tycoon - create, customise, and manage your own cult whilst listening to funky music. Welcome to Honey, I Joined a Cult!

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Evaluation

Honey, I Joined a Cult launched in full (1.0) on November 3, 2022, after a period of Early Access during which it received three major content updates. Post-launch, the two-person development team (Sole Survivor Games) went quiet for an extended period while shifting focus to a new project called Space Scum. In February 2024, the developers resurfaced and confirmed they had not abandoned the game, and that they were working through a backlog of bug reports and community feedback. A bug-fix patch followed in July 2024, accompanied by teaser images hinting at further content in development. However, the most important and recent statement came on December 19, 2025, when the developers published a frank update explaining the situation. They acknowledged the silence, confirmed they are a two-person team, and stated that Space Scum has been consuming all of their development time. Critically, they said: "Our plan is to return to HIJAC in 2026, once Space Scum has been released." This means the developers have explicitly committed to returning to the game, but that return is contingent on the release of Space Scum. As of June 27, 2026, there have been no further communications from the developer — no confirmation that Space Scum has launched, no update on when work on this game will resume, and no new content shipped. The last actual game patch was July 15, 2024. The promised 2026 return remains unconfirmed and overdue in terms of communication, making it unclear whether planned updates are still on track.
Evidence
Developers confirmed they plan to return to working on the game in 2026 after releasing their new project, Space Scum. They stated the book is not closed on the game.
news post · Dec 19, 2025 source content planned
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Game launched at version 1.0, graduating from Early Access with a large content update.
news post · Nov 3, 2022 source content shipped
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Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Team17
Achievements
31
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Honey, I Joined a Cult is a tycoon/management game where you must build and expand your base, supervise your cultists and resources, and increase your faith, funds and following!

MANAGE YOUR CULT

Effective management is at the heart of every money-making enterprise and your organisation is no exception! Being snappy dressers isn't enough, your cult must run like a well-oiled hypno wheel. Set schedules for your cultists, develop their skills, level them up and manage food and maintenance systems. Assign tasks to your cultists based on a priority system. So who said that micro-management doesn't work?!

BUILD A BASE FOR YOUR CULT

Every great cult needs great interior design. Place, design, and decorate rooms to keep your cultists happy. There is a whole host of weird and wonderful room options and objects, each with a vital role to play in your cult. From polygraph rooms, discombobulator, and spirit chambers to energy spas and the dreaded ministry of alteration.

CUSTOMISE YOUR CULT

A cult is only as good as its name (and its followers!). Choose yours wisely when picking for your cult, cult leader, the Divine Being that they worship, the Holy Room in which they prove their dedication and the followers that will become the cultists of tomorrow! Make your cult your own by deciding on:

*A funky symbol

*An epic uniform to impress would-be followers

*An imposing hat to make other cults jealous

*A strange relic to worship and adore

CARE FOR YOUR CULT

Cultists have needs too and you'll have to ensure that all of yours are fed, watered and having lots of fun! You must take care of your cult's physical and mental well-being to allow them to be the best cult members they can possibly be! It is as they say, cult is only as strong as the cultists!

LEAD YOUR CULT

Your cult leader can be very demanding. Whether it's recruiting specific followers or building certain rooms, be sure to bend to their every whim. Not fulfilling demands will lower their mood and a displeased leader won't be able to perform effective sermons. Cultists can be sent on missions in the local town. Whether it's gathering resources, unlocking new tech or just a demand from your leader, the Covert Ops room is the perfect place to plan!

GROW YOUR CULT

Use all your charms to recruit new followers, who will bring in resources and eventually climb through the ranks to become full cultists. Discontented followers will simply leave, so be sure to turn that frown upside down!

Follow us, join the community and chat with the devs. Look in the external links to join our Twitter and Discord We're always listening – let’s achieve greatness together!!!

Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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