HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising

The Roaring Twenties fade as a cosmic threat rises. In this oversized Lovecraftian narrative RPG, you dive into a world on the edge of collapse where Nyarlathotep seeks rebirth and humanity teeters on the brink of submission.

Three intertwined protagonists

You take control of one of three characters — Mark, a troubled Great War veteran; Anna, a brilliant young artist; or Victor, a gifted student of arcane lore. Each has distinct psychic predispositions shaping how you perceive the world and respond to danger.

Your choices influence not only the fate of the current character but also the two others who evolve alongside you within the unfolding story you write.

A globe-trotting, Lovecraftian odyssey

Journey from London to New York, through the Suffolk countryside and beyond, crossing planes of reality where the cult and its monstrous minions lurk. Your encounters test your trust in yourself, your allies, and the fragile line between sanity and madness.

Clues, artifacts and escalating stakes

As you explore, gather information, clues, artifacts, weapons and spells to confront cultists and eldritch threats. Interactions with other characters, discoveries, and your use of objects all reshape the course of the narrative and open or close paths to the ending you will reach.

Soul, choices and charisma

Your decisions mold the soul you control — its Body, Resolve, Spirit, Insight and Charisma. These attributes determine future options and how far you can push the boundaries of investigation, diplomacy, or power. The more you learn, the closer you get to truth or madness.

Multiple endings

Lovecraftian in spirit and scope, the game offers multiple endings for each protagonist. Every choice creates a unique arc, offering varied conclusions: rescue and protection, confrontation with the Mythos, or a disquieting ascent to a broader, unsettling understanding of reality.

A tribute to Lovecraft

HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising is a faithful homage to Lovecraft’s universe: ordinary people confronted with extraordinary peril at a pivotal moment in humanity’s history. Your Lovecraftian saga unfolds as you guide Mark, Anna or Victor through fear, faith, and revelation.