{
  "id": 20007026,
  "title": "I summoned 1 blood demon, stitched 2 of my disciples together, and seduced 3 snails in this excellent cult simulator in the spirit of Dwarf Fortress",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/i-summoned-1-blood-demon-stitched-2-of-my-disciples-together-and",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-14T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/i-summoned-1-blood-demon-stitched-2-of-my-disciples-together-and-seduced-3-snails-in-this-excellent-cult-simulator-in-the-spirit-of-dwarf-fortress/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the world of CultGame, a text-based ASCII cult simulator akin to Dwarf Fortress, players can summon blood demons, merge disciples, and even seduce snails for their own nefarious purposes. Gideon Faircloth, the player's fallen cleric, chose the cult leader identity of the World's Best Grandpa Cup, which revolved around blood and fire. The game generates a worldmap filled with various locations, including urban areas, forests, and cities, which players can corrupt.\n\nUpon entering the game, Gideon quickly amassed a following of 60 adherents due to his charisma and theology centered around cup-centric worship. As more followers joined, they generated more followers, forming a religious Roth IRA effect. With resources gathered from these followers, Gideon initiated grand public works, such as shrines and gardens, earning him popularity and generosity among the populace.\n\nAs Gideon's cult progressed, they delved into ritual-making, using blood as fuel for transformative spells. One such ritual resulted in the creation of Jorah the Grafted, a flesh-joined creature formed by combining two underperforming cultists. Another significant achievement was summoning a blood demon named Morfangrag, who proved to be highly efficient at fleshgrafting and providing valuable services.\n\nIn a bid to spread his faith, Gideon commanded Morfangrag to enter a cave and cleanse the inhabitants. Morfangrag successfully handled the task, but in a twist of fate, the player then leveled up their cult's belief to communicate with animals. This led to Gideon charming three snails, turning them into his loyal cult minions. These snails eventually became sacrificial victims to fuel further fleshgrafting, showcasing the bizarre and creative gameplay that CultGame offers.",
  "summary": "World's Best Grandpa Cup be praised.",
  "key_points": [
    "Gideon Faircloth summoned 1 blood demon named Morfangrag",
    "Gideon stitched 2 disciples together to create Jorah the Grafted",
    "Gideon seduced 3 snails to serve as cult minions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}