Cosmoctopus

Cosmoctopus is a whimsical engine-building game centred around a cosmic octopus deity worshipped by players as they construct a surreal cult-based economy. Players gather resources and perform actions to grow their influence and unlock increasingly powerful abilities tied to the mysterious entity.

The gameplay focuses on combo-building and action efficiency. Players develop personal engines that allow them to chain actions together, gradually increasing their power and output each round. The randomness is moderate, but most decisions revolve around optimisation and sequencing.

The theme is intentionally bizarre and humorous, blending cosmic horror aesthetics with light-hearted presentation. This creates a distinctive tone that sets it apart from more traditional euro-style games.

Designed by Charlie McCarron and published by Paper Fort Games, Cosmoctopus has gained attention for its originality, approachable mechanics, and strong thematic identity.